Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions for SPASMOL 20MG/500MG SUSP and its Constituents
- 6 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 7 Common Side-Effects
- 8 Serious Side-Effects
- 9 Rare Side-Effects
- 10 Disease Interactions
- 11 Technical Classification
- 12 Available Alternatives for SPASMOL 20MG/500MG SUSP
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Overview
SPASMOL 20MG/500MG SUSP is a Schedule H drug.SPASMOL 20MG/500MG SUSP is composed of: SIMETHICONE (500.0 MG), DICYCLOMINE (20.0 MG)
Simethicone is used to relieve symptoms of extra gas caused by air swallowing or certain foods/infant formulas. Simethicone helps break up gas bubbles in the gut.Simethicone is an antifoaming medicine. It disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas.Simethicone treat the symptoms of gas such as uncomfortable or painful pressure, fullness, and bloating.
Usage
SIMETHICONE is generally used to treat: Gas, Flatulence, Stomach PainSIMETHICONE can address symptoms like: Increased Passing Gas, Abdomen Bloating Or Fullness, Abdomen Pain
DICYCLOMINE is generally used to treat: Irritable Bowel Syndrome
DICYCLOMINE can address symptoms like: Abdomen Stomach Cramps, Abdomen Pain
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 6month
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe
How Do I Take It?
SPASMOL 20MG/500MG SUSP is generally taken After Food.Precautions for SPASMOL 20MG/500MG SUSP and its Constituents
- You should not use this medication if you are allergic to simethicone.
- The liquid form may contain phenylalanine. Talk to your doctor before using this form of simethicone if you have phenylketonuriaUse exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
- Do not take more of this medication than is directed.
- Simethicone works best if you take it after meals and at bedtime.
- The simethicone chewable tablet must be chewed before swallowing.
- Measure liquid medicine with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
- Simethicone liquid drops can be mixed with water, baby formula, or other liquids to make swallowing easier for an infant or child.
- Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other stomach medicine or antacid.
- This medication may impair your thinking or alertness. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.
- Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather. Dicyclomine can decrease your sweating, which can lead to heat stroke in a hot environment.
- Avoid taking alcohol as it can increase certain side effects of dicyclomine.
- Stop using dicyclomine and call your doctor right away if you have serious side effects such as confusion, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior, fast or uneven heart rate, or if you urinate less than usual or not at all.
- You should not take this medication if you are allergic to dicyclomineTake exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.Dicyclomine is usually taken 4 times each day. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.Take this medicine with a full glass of water.
Symptoms of Overdosage
DICYCLOMINE over-dosage can result in: Eyes Enlarged (dilated) Pupils, Difficulty Breathing, Fever, Dizziness, Difficulty Swallowing, Mood Swings, Irregular Heartbeat, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), FaintingCommon Side-Effects
SIMETHICONE : Diarrhoea, Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Hives, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Body Burning SensationDICYCLOMINE : Dizziness, Asthenia, Fever, Tachycardia, Dry Skin, Dry Mouth, Nausea, Nervousness, Eyes Blurred Vision, Drowsiness, Weakness (generalized)
Serious Side-Effects
SIMETHICONE : Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling, Swollen Lips, Swollen TongueDICYCLOMINE : Dry Skin, Hallucination, Irregular Heartbeat, Decreased Sweating, Irregular Heartbeat, Slurred Speech, Mood Swings, Confusion
Rare Side-Effects
SIMETHICONE : DizzinessDICYCLOMINE : Anorexia Nervosa, Constipation, Skin Rash, Dysuria, Itchy Skin, Dizziness, Head Headache, Face Swelling, Difficulty Breathing
Disease Interactions
DICYCLOMINE can interfere with: Glaucoma, Tardive Dyskinesia, Diarrhoea, Hemorrhage, Reflux Esophagitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Coronary Artery Disease, Psychosis, Hyperthyroidism, Hypertension, FeverTechnical Classification
SIMETHICONE is categorized as: MISCELLANEOUS GI AGENTS / GASTROINTESTINAL AGENTSDICYCLOMINE is categorized as: ANTICHOLINERGICS/ANTISPASMODICS / FUNCTIONAL BOWEL DISORDER AGENTS / GASTROINTESTINAL AGENTS
Available Alternatives for SPASMOL 20MG/500MG SUSP
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
NICOSPAS 20MG/500MG DPS | INR 27.45 for 15 ML DROP | SIMETHICONE 500.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 20.0 MG |
SPASMOL 20MG/500MG SUSP | INR 45.12 for 30 ML SUSPENSION | SIMETHICONE 500.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 20.0 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
BRAND.NAME SUSP | INR 72 for 200 ML SUSPENSION | MAGNESIUM 400.0 MG, ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE 400.0 MG, SIMETHICONE 50.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 5.0 MG |
BRENUM 10MG/40MG DPS | INR 19.17 for 10 ML DROP | SIMETHICONE 40.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 10.0 MG |
CENTWIN 20MG/500MG/40MG INJ | INR 2.92 for 2 ML INJECTION | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, SIMETHICONE 40.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 20.0 MG |
CENTWIN 20MG/500MG/40MG TAB | INR 10.9 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, SIMETHICONE 40.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 20.0 MG |
CLOMIN DPS | INR 21.71 for 15 ML DROP | DICYCLOMINE , SIMETHICONE |
COLICSPAM 10MG/40MG DPS | INR 25 for 10 ML DROP | SIMETHICONE 40.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 10.0 MG |
COLICSPAM 10MG/40MG SUSP | INR 32 for 60 ML SUSPENSION | SIMETHICONE 40.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 10.0 MG |
COLIGON O TAB | INR 34.5 for 10 TABLETS | MAGALDRATE 400.0 MG, SIMETHICONE 25.0 MG, OXETACAINE 10.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 10.0 MG |
COLINOL 10MG/40MG SUSP | INR 28.9 for 30 ML SUSPENSION | SIMETHICONE 40.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 10.0 MG |
COLIP DPS | INR 25 for 10 ML DROP | SIMETHICONE , DICYCLOMINE |
COLIP SUSP | INR 32 for 30 ML SUSPENSION | SIMETHICONE , DICYCLOMINE |
COLIXIN 10MG/40MG DPS | INR 20 for 15 ML DROP | SIMETHICONE 40.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 10.0 MG |
COLIXIN MPS 20MG/500MG/40MG TAB | INR 13.45 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, SIMETHICONE 40.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 20.0 MG |
COLIZA 10MG/40MG SYP | INR 32.66 for 30 ML SYRUP | SIMETHICONE 40.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 10.0 MG |
COLIZA D 10MG/40MG SUSP | INR 32.65 for 30 ML SUSPENSION | SIMETHICONE 40.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 10.0 MG |
CYCLON ORAL DPS | INR 18.72 for 10 ML ORAL DROPS | SIMETHICONE 40.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 10.0 MG |
CYCLOPAM 10MG/40MG SUSP | INR 65 for 60 ML SUSPENSION | SIMETHICONE 40.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 10.0 MG |
CYCLOPAM 10ML DPS | INR 35 for 10 ML DROP | SIMETHICONE 40 MG, DICYCLOMINE 10 MG |
DECOLIC 10MG/40MG DPS | INR 24 for 10 ML DROP | SIMETHICONE 40.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 10.0 MG |
DECOLIC 10MG/40MG SUSP | INR 24 for 30 ML SUSPENSION | SIMETHICONE 40.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 10.0 MG |
DECOLIC INFANT 10MG/40MG DPS | INR 36.57 for 15 ML DROP | SIMETHICONE 40.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 10.0 MG |
DECOLIC INFANT DPS | INR 38 for 10 ML DROP | DICYCLOMINE , SIMETHICONE |
DELPOCALM 10MG/40MG DPS | INR 36 for 10 ML DROP | SIMETHICONE 40.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 10.0 MG |
DELPOCALM 10MG/40MG SUSP | INR 40 for 30 ML SUSPENSION | SIMETHICONE 40.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 10.0 MG |
ENTEROZOL TAB | INR 37.22 for 10 TABLETS | DILOXANIDE 375.0 MG, TINIDAZOLE 300.0 MG, SIMETHICONE 25.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 5.0 MG |
MAGNATE D DPS | INR 33.63 for 30 ML DROP | SIMETHICONE , DICYCLOMINE , MAGALDRATE |
MAGNATE D SYP | INR 90 for 200 ML SYRUP | MAGALDRATE 480.0 MG, SIMETHICONE 50.0 MG, OXETACAINE 10.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 10.0 MG |
MAGNATE P 5MG/300MG/25MG SYP | INR 65 for 100 ML SYRUP | MAGALDRATE 300.0 MG, SIMETHICONE 25.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 5.0 MG |
MEFTAL SPAS DPS | INR 31 for 10 ML DROP | SIMETHICONE 40 MG, DICYCLOMINE 20 MG |
MEFTAL SPAS SUSP | INR 32 for 30 ML SYRUP | SIMETHICONE 40 MG, DICYCLOMINE 10 MG |
MEGASPAS 10MG/40MG DPS | INR 36.5 for 30 ML DROP | SIMETHICONE 40.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 10.0 MG |
PASAM 10MG/40MG DPS | INR 26 for 10 ML DROP | SIMETHICONE 40.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 10.0 MG |
PIPCOL 10MG/40MG DPS | INR 21 for 10 ML DROP | SIMETHICONE 40.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 10.0 MG |
SPAZOF 10MG/40MG DPS | INR 26.66 for 15 ML DROP | SIMETHICONE 40.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 10.0 MG |
SPAZOF 10MG/40MG SUSP | INR 42.67 for 60 ML SUSPENSION | SIMETHICONE 40.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 10.0 MG |
SPEUCID FORTE TAB | INR 34 for 10 TABLETS | MAGALDRATE 540.0 MG, SIMETHICONE 25.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 20.0 MG, OXETACAINE 5.0 MG |