ZAPSPAS 20MG/100MG TAB - mTatva Health-PIE

Contents

1 Overview
2 Usage
3 Frequently Asked Questions
4 Precautions
5 Symptoms of Overdosage
6 Common Side-Effects
7 Serious Side-Effects
8 Rare Side-Effects
9 Disease Interactions
10 Technical Classification
11 Available Alternatives
- 11.1 What are the commonly available Substitutes?
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Overview

ZAPSPAS 20MG/100MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.

ZAPSPAS 20MG/100MG TAB is composed of: NIMESULIDE (100.0 MG), DICYCLOMINE (20.0 MG)

Dicyclomine relieves spasms of the muscles in the stomach and intestines. Dicyclomine is used to treat functional bowel or irritable bowel syndrome. Dicyclomine is used in the treatment of abdominal pain.Dicyclomine works by relaxing the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms). In doing this, it relieves cramps, pain, bloating, and discomfort.Dicyclomine is a prescription medication used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). This medication belongs to a group of drugs called anticholinergic agents. It relieves intestinal spasms by blocking muscarinic receptors in the digestive tract.

Usage

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: Generally considered as Safe

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

Precautions

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), Fainting

Common Side-Effects

DICYCLOMINE : Dizziness, Asthenia, Fever, Tachycardia, Dry Skin, Dry Mouth, Nausea, Nervousness, Eyes Blurred Vision, Drowsiness, Weakness (generalized)

Serious Side-Effects

DICYCLOMINE : Dry Skin, Hallucination, Irregular Heartbeat, Decreased Sweating, Irregular Heartbeat, Slurred Speech, Mood Swings, Confusion

Rare Side-Effects

DICYCLOMINE : 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, Fever

Technical Classification

DICYCLOMINE is categorized as: ANTICHOLINERGICS/ANTISPASMODICS / FUNCTIONAL BOWEL DISORDER AGENTS / GASTROINTESTINAL AGENTS

Available Alternatives

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ANTICA 20MG/100MG DPS	INR 30 for 10 ML DROP	NIMESULIDE 100.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 20.0 MG
ANTICA 20MG/100MG TAB	INR 25 for 10 TABLETS	NIMESULIDE 100.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 20.0 MG
ARSULIDE D 20MG/100MG TAB	INR 32 for 10 TABLETS	NIMESULIDE 100.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 20.0 MG
DYSPAS N 20MG/100MG TAB	INR 22.75 for 10 TABLETS	NIMESULIDE 100.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 20.0 MG
GAT SPAS 20MG/100MG TAB	INR 21.21 for 10 TABLETS	NIMESULIDE 100.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 20.0 MG
MENARK 20MG/100MG TAB	INR 15.57 for 10 TABLETS	NIMESULIDE 100.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 20.0 MG
NELSID D 20MG/100MG TAB	INR 4.95 for 10 TABLETS	NIMESULIDE 100.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 20.0 MG
NICISPAS 20MG/100MG TAB	INR 34 for 10 TABLETS	NIMESULIDE 100.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 20.0 MG
NIDIC 20MG/100MG TAB	INR 12.17 for 10 TABLETS	NIMESULIDE 100.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 20.0 MG
NIMEK SPAS 20MG/100MG TAB	INR 37.98 for 10 TABLETS	NIMESULIDE 100.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 20.0 MG
NIMEK SPAS TAB	INR 37.95 for 10 TABLETS	NIMESULIDE 100 MG, DICYCLOMINE 20 MG
NIMITIS P TAB	INR 5.5 for 10 TABLETS	DICYCLOMINE 100.0 MG, NIMESULIDE
NIMSPA 20MG/100MG TAB	INR 29.5 for 10 TABLETS	NIMESULIDE 100.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 20.0 MG
NIMUSPAS 20MG/100MG TAB	INR 37.4 for 10 TABLETS	NIMESULIDE 100.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 20.0 MG
NUSPAS 20MG/100MG TAB	INR 15 for 10 TABLETS	NIMESULIDE 100.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 20.0 MG
SPASMONICE 100MG/20MG TAB	INR 15.08 for 10 TABLETS	DICYCLOMINE 100.0 MG, NIMESULIDE 20.0 MG
TERMISPAZ 20MG/100MG TAB	INR 34.65 for 10 TABLETS	NIMESULIDE 100.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 20.0 MG
ZAPSPAS 20MG/100MG TAB	INR 25.88 for 10 TABLETS	NIMESULIDE 100.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 20.0 MG