Spandril 20 mg/250 mg Tablet

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Composition FOR Spandril

Dicyclomine(20mg),Mefenamic Acid(250mg)

food interaction for Spandril

alcohol interaction for Spandril

pregnancy interaction for Spandril

lactation interaction for Spandril

food
alcohol
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Spandril 20 mg/250 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
This will help to avoid stomach upset.
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CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Spandril 20 mg/250 mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Information regarding the use of Spandril 20 mg/250 mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Spandril 20 mg/250 mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Spandril

Dicyclomine(20mg)

Uses

Dicyclomine is used in the treatment of abdominal pain and irritable bowel syndrome.

How it works

Dicyclomine is an anticholinergic medication. It works by relaxing the muscles in the stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thereby relieving cramps, pain, bloating, and discomfort.

Common side effects

Nausea, Dizziness, Blurred vision, Dryness in mouth, Nervousness, Drowsiness, Headache, Vomiting, Constipation, Psychosis, Diarrhea, Photophobia, Dyspepsia, Abdominal pain, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Confusion, Hallucination, Dry skin, Reduced bronchial secretions, Palpitations, Fast heart rate, Cycloplegia (paralysis of the ciliary muscle of the eye), Dilatation of pupil, Discomfort when urinating, Rash
Mefenamic Acid(250mg)

Uses

Mefenamic Acid is used for pain relief. It relieves pain in conditions like period pain, headache, muscle pain, joint pain or dental pain.

How it works

Mefenamic Acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever, pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

Common side effects

Nausea, Dizziness, Diarrhea, Drowsiness, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Flatulence, Dyspepsia, Dark colored stool, Hematemesis (vomiting blood), Ringing in ear, High blood pressure, Liver toxicity, Asthma, Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood), Increased potassium level in blood, Angioedema (swelling of deeper layers of skin), Stevens-Johnson syndrome

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Expert advice FOR Spandril

  • Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
  • It may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
  • Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
  • It may make you sweat less. Avoid doing things that may cause you to overheat such as exercise.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Dicyclomine as it can cause excessive drowsiness and increase your risk of stomach problems.
  • Inform your doctor if you experience severe or long-lasting pain in your stomach.

Frequently asked questions FOR Spandril

Dicyclomine

Q. Is Dicyclomine safe?
Dicyclomine is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Is Dicyclomine gluten free?
Dicyclomine active drug does not contain gluten. Read the label instruction of the brands your doctor prescribes you, for gluten content
Q. Does Dicyclomine help nausea?
Dicyclomine is not known to relieve nausea. Nausea is a common side effect of Dicyclomine.
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Q. Does Dicyclomine help constipation or trigger constipation?
Dicyclomine may cause constipation.
Q. Is Dicyclomine an opiate/steroid/antacid/NSAID/benzodiazepine?
Dicyclomine is not an opiate, steroid, or an antacid. It is neither a NSAID not a benzodiazepine
Q. Is Dicyclomine a muscle relaxer?
Yes, Dicyclomine is a smooth muscle relaxant. It has a direct effect on muscles of the stomach and intestine. It does not relax the skeletal/voluntary muscles
Q. Can I take Dicyclomine for diarrhea?
Dicyclomine has no known effects in treating diarrhea.
Q. Can I take Dicyclomine for menstrual cramps?
Dicyclomine mainly acts on the smooth muscles of the intestine. Hence, it is used to relieve cramps or spasms of the stomach and intestines (gut). It is not known whether it can be used for menstrual cramps
Q. Does Dicyclomine make you drowsy?
Dicyclomine may cause drowsiness and make you feel sleepy
Q. Can I take dicyclomine with Advil (ibuprofen)/ amoxicillin/ Pepto (bismuth subsalicylate)/ tramadol/ Vicodin (acetaminophen and hydrocodone)/ oxycodone/ Tylenol (paracetamol)?
There are no known serious drug interactions between dicyclomine and Advil (ibuprofen)/ amoxicillin/ Pepto (bismuth subsalicylate)/ Tramadol/ Vicodin (acetaminophen and hydrocodone)/ oxycodone/ Tylenol (paracetamol). Dicyclomine is often available in combination with pain killers like paracetamol Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on dicyclomine.

Mefenamic Acid

Q. Is mefenamic acid an antibiotic/ contain codeine?
No. Mefenamic acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to treat mild to moderate pain conditions and fever. It not an antibiotic and does not contain codeine
Q. Is Mefenamic Acid a painkiller?
Yes. Mefenamic Acid is mild to moderate painkiller drug
Q. Is Mefenamic Acid safe?
Mefenamic Acid is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
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Q. Is Mefenamic Acid good for toothache/ for back pain/ headache?
Yes, Mefenamic Acid can be used to relieve dental pain, back pain and headache
Q. Does Mefenamic Acid stop periods/ stop bleeding?
Mefenamic Acid is used for relieving pain that happens before or during a menstrual period. It does not stop periods or bleeding. Always consult your doctor regarding its use
Q. Can I take mefenamic acid with naproxen/ paracetamol/ ibuprofen/ metronidazole/ withtramadol/ with tranexamic acid/ with sertraline/ amoxicillin?
Mefenamic acid may interact with the drugs mentioned above. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be require
Q. Does Mefenamic Acid make you drowsy?
Mefenamic Acid has a rare side effect of causing drowsiness. Always consult your doctor, if you experience such side effects.

Content on this page was last updated on 11 November, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)