Spasmol Tablet

Spasmol Tablet is a combination medicine primarily prescribed for the management of mild to moderate pain. This medicine is commonly helpful in treating cramps and abdominal pain and also relieves fever associated with it.

This is a combination medication which has Dicyclomine, Dextropropoxyphene, and Paracetamol as active ingredients. It is known as an antispasmodic drug. This tablet is used for the treatment of pain. It reduces the symptoms of intestinal and stomach cramping.

This medicine works by slowing down the natural movements of the gut and by relaxing the stomach and intestine muscles. The dosage is based on your age, medical condition, and your response to the medicine. Your doctor may direct you to start this medication at a low dose and gradually increase your dose to decrease the risk of side effects.

Take as directed; do not take a larger dose or more often than prescribed. Do not use alcohol, other prescription or OTC sedatives, tranquillizers, antihistamines, or pain medications without consulting prescriber.

If you experience vomiting or loss of appetite, frequent mouth care, small frequent meals, chewing gum, or sucking lozenges may help. Increased fluid intake, exercise, fiber in diet may help with constipation (if unresolved consult prescriber).

May cause dizziness, drowsiness, or impaired judgment; avoid driving or engaging in tasks requiring alertness until response to drug is known. Report unresolved nausea or vomiting, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, or unusual weakness.

• Pain

• Pain Relief

• Fever

• Allergy

• G6Pd Deficiency

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Dry Mouth

• Sleepiness

• Weakness

• Nervousness

• Blurred Vision

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  This medication may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication should be avoided by pregnant women unless suggested by the doctor. The effect of this medication on the fetus is not clearly established and hence, doctor consultation is recommended before consumption.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medication may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

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

• Does this affect kidney function?

  This medication should be used with caution in patients with underlying kidney disease. Please Consult your doctor.

• Does this affect liver function?

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

• How long is the duration of effect?

  This medicine remains active for about 4 - 6 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of this medicine is initiated within 15 - 60 minutes after its administration.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  In case of overdose, consult your doctor.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.

This medication treats smooth muscle spasms in the gastrointestinal tract which occurs due to irritable bowel syndrome. It blocks the acetylcholine receptors present on the smooth muscles thereby causing the muscles to relax. Also, it controls excessive secretion from the not only stomach but also from bronchial, tracheal and pharyngeal muscles. Dextropropoxyphene is an opioid analgesic (pain reliever). It works by decreasing the perception of pain by blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain.

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

  Additive CNS effects, avoid or limit alcohol; watch for sedation.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  False-positive methadone test.

• Interaction with Medicine

  • Decreased effect with charcoal, cigarette smoking; increased toxicity with cimetidine, CNS depressants.
  • Increased toxicity/effect of carbamazepine, phenobarbital, TCAs, MAO inhibitors, benzodiazepines.

• Interaction with Disease

  Use with caution in patients with severe renal or hepatic dysfunction.

• Interaction with Food

  May decrease rate of absorption, but may slightly increase bioavailability. Glucose may cause hyperglycemia; monitor blood glucose concentrations

• Ques : What is Spasmol Tablet?

  Ans : This medication has Dicyclomine, dextropropoxyphene and paracetamol as active ingredients present. It performs its action by increasing the flow of blood in the blood vessels.

• Ques : What are the uses of Spasmol Tablet?

  Ans : This medication is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like joints pain, fever, cold, flu, toothache, ear pain, period pain, febrility, irritable bowel syndrome, and arthralgia.

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

  Ans : This is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of this medication. These include dizziness, liver toxicity, blood cell abnormalities, allergic reactions, mouth dryness, swollen facial features, skin rashes, blood dyscrasias, etc.

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

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