Spastone Tablet

Spastone Tablet is primarily used to treat muscle cramps caused during menstruation in women. Patients who suffer from colicky pain due to intestinal, biliary, ureteric colic and women having extreme menstrual pain can consume Spastone Tablet.

It is a composition of two medicine, Dicyclomine and Mefenamic Acid that helps by inhibiting sudden muscle contractions, to provide relief from cramps, pain, bloating and discomfort during menstruation.

Apart from this, Spastone Tablet is also helpful in managing pain associated due to any jerk or movement in intestine, gall duct and urinary tract. It relieves pain caused in women during menstrual cycle by relaxing the muscles of the stomach, thus reducing the symptoms of stomach cramping.

It is advisable that people with a history of glaucoma, enlarged prostate, high blood pressure, myasthenia gravis, liver, heart, kidney or thyroid problems consult a doctor before taking medicine. Furthermore, it is strictly advisable that pregnant women and breastfeeding women must not consume Spastone Tablet.

Spastone Tablet causes side effects like dizziness, dry eyes, weakness, blurred vision, bloating and dry mouth. Irregular heartbeat, decreased sexual ability, loss of coordination, improper functioning of bladder and slurred speech. Therefore, it is important that you take the Spastone Tablet only when prescribed and that too in accurate dosage.

• Menstrual Cramps

• Abdominal Pain

• Allergy

• Peptic Ulcer

• Cardiovascular Disease

• Pregnancy

• Other Allergic Conditions

• Glaucoma

• Myasthenia Gravis

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Indigestion

• Dizziness

• Dry Mouth

• Constipation

• Blurred Vision

• Stomach Ulcers

• Sleepiness

• Weight Gain

• Weakness

• Nervousness

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  This tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This drug is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Patients have impaired kidney function or kidney disease should use this medicine with caution.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Use of this medicine should be avoided in patients with underlying liver disease.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The average duration of the effect of Spastone Tablet lasting is 4-6 hours. This is the reason it is advisable to take it 4 times a day, in most cases. However, this frequency must first be checked with a doctor.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of this Spastone Tablet might vary a little depending on the condition and weight of the person. In most cases, the effects can be experienced in about half an hour after taking Spastone Tablet. In general, the top effect usually observed within 20-30 minutes of administration.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Spastone Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Spascrush M 10 Mg/250 Mg Tablet

  Montana Remedies

• Dcmol M Tablet

  Unison Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Intaspas Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Spasmonil Plus Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Mefkind-Spas Tablet

  Mankind Pharma Ltd

• Meftal Spas Tablet

  Blue Cross Laboratories Ltd

• Mefnum Spas 10 Mg/250 Mg Tablet

  Vintage Labs Pvt Ltd

• Speedex-Spas Tablet

  Pharmasynth Formulations Ltd

• Colimex MF 10 mg/250 mg Tablet

  Wallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Cyclopam MF 10mg/250mg Tablet

  Indoco Remedies Ltd

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consume Spastone Tablet only as prescribed by the doctor. Overdose of it can cause severe side effects like decreased sexual performance, irregular heartbeat, slurred speech and difficulty in urinating. It is advisable that you consult a doctor immediately, if you experience any of the side effects.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you are close to the next Spastone Tablet dose then you can skip the missed spas dose for that day. Otherwise, you must take the pill moment you notice it.

This tablet works via a dual mechanism and includes medicine Dicyclomine and Mefenamic acid. It is used for the treatment of menstrual pain. Dicyclomine blocks the acetylcholine receptors present on the smooth muscles thereby causing the muscles to relax. Mefenamic acid blocks the action of Cyclo-oxygenase (COX) which is involved in the production of Prostaglandins. It works by preventing the production of prostaglandins and thereby reduces pain and inflammation.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  When interacted with alcohol, Meftal Spas Tablet cause liver problems and internal bleeding in stomach and intestine. You must consult a doctor if you see blood in your stool, cough or vomit.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  This medication may prolong prothrombin time. Therefore, when the drug is administered to patients receiving oral anticoagulant drugs, frequent monitoring of prothrombin time is necessary. A false-positive reaction for urinary bile, using the diazo tablet test, may result after mefenamic acid administration. If biliuria is suspected, other diagnostic procedures, such as the Harrison spot test, should be performed.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Spastone Tablet can react severely or moderately causing toxic reactions in your body, depending on the other medicine.

  The tablet can severely react with medicines like methotrexate, tacrolimus, warfarin and ketorolac. Glimepiride, propranolol, ramipril, furosemide and aspirin are the other medicines, which can moderately cause negative reactions.

• Interaction with Food

  There is no sufficient information regarding this. There have been a few isolated cases of food poisoning when consumed with a few food and beverages, but no specific results based on clinical trials.

• Interaction with Disease

  People suffering from aspirin-sensitive Asthma must avoid the intake of this medicine altogether. Other asthma patients may consume it only on the advice of a doctor. Same goes for people suffering from impaired kidney function, gastrointestinal toxicity and impaired liver function, as well.

• Ques : What is Spastone Tablet?

  Ans : This tablet is a medication which has Dicyclomine and Mefenamic acid as active ingredients present in it.

• Ques : What are the uses of Spastone Tablet?

  Ans : This tablet is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like analgesic, joints pain, menstrual cramps, and stomach disorders.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Spastone Tablet?

  Ans : The side effects include abdominal disorders, weakness, nervousness, and blurred vision. Apart from these, using this tablet may further lead to dry mouth, drowsiness, vomiting, and nausea.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Spastone Tablet?

  Ans : The tablet should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.