Dicdic 20mg/50mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of abdominal pain. It works by reducing abdominal pain, discomfort, and cramps by relaxing the muscles of the stomach and gut. It also blocks certain chemical messengers that cause pain and fever.
Dicdic 20mg/50mg Tablet is given by your doctor or nurse. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking Dicdic 20mg/50mg Tablet for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early, your symptoms may come back, and your condition may worsen.
Common side effects of Dicdic 20mg/50mg Tablet include dry mouth, dizziness, nausea, nervousness, injection site reaction, and blurry vision. These effects are usually temporary and resolve on their own. However, if you experience any severe or persistent symptoms, consult your doctor.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking, as some may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
Dicdic 20mg/50mg Tablet effectively relieves sudden muscle spasms or contractions in the stomach and intestine (gut), thereby relaxing the muscles and improving food movement. It also blocks chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain sensation. This helps treat abdominal pain (or stomach pain) as well as cramps and discomfort. Take Dicdic 20mg/50mg Tablet as prescribed to get maximum benefit. It will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a more active and better quality of life.
Side effects of Dicdic Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Dicdic
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Dryness in mouth
Nervousness
Dizziness
Blurred vision
Drowsiness
Psychosis
Photophobia
Dyspepsia
Abdominal pain
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Confusion
Hallucination
Dry skin
Reduced bronchial secretions
Vertigo
Flatulence
Decreased appetite
How to use Dicdic Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dicdic 20mg/50mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Dicdic Tablet works
Dicdic 20mg/50mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: dicyclomine and diclofenac, which relieves abdominal pain and cramps. Dicyclomine is an anticholinergic that works by relaxing the muscles in the stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thereby relieving cramps, pain, and discomfort. Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause abdominal pain and inflammation (swelling).
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Dicdic 20mg/50mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Dicdic 20mg/50mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Dicdic 20mg/50mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Dicdic 20mg/50mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Dicdic 20mg/50mg Tablet may cause headaches, blurred vision, dizziness or drowsiness in some patients. This may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Dicdic 20mg/50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Dicdic 20mg/50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Dicdic 20mg/50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dicdic 20mg/50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended in patients with liver disease if this medicine is to be taken for a long time.
What if you forget to take Dicdic Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Dicdic 20mg/50mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Hello , sir since this past december i am facing problems like headache ,eye pain , weakness and sometimes abdominal pain .i want to tell you that 7 months ago i joined gym and i started to eat 25 chapatis and 100 gms of roasted peanuts daily to gain weight and i also ate used protien powder for about a month so i cannot figure out which thing caused illness or i am just depressed
Dr. Sunil Sekhri
Diabetology
Abdominal pain could be because of excess diet. Other symptoms are non specific.
Excessive naussea during pregnancy (last period 19th august) and 1-2 vomit per day. Pain in middle of upper abdomen what to do to subside naussea and vomit for abdomen pain DIOVOL Forte plus syrup can be given?
Dr. Suman Rao
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Take antacid for abdominal pain. Med can be taken for vomiting. Consult your Gynae
I'm having stomach pain since the last few weeks. I also went to the doctor for a checkup and was diagnosed with enteritis and was given medication for some few days. I was fine then but after a week pain has started again. Please tell the right medication
Dr. Sfurti Mann
Internal Medicine
get ultrasound abdomen, LKT, KFT, amylase, lipase done to know the cause of pain. take tab meftal forte for abdominal spasmodic pain.
Can I stop taking Dicdic 20mg/50mg Tablet when my pain is relieved?
Dicdic 20mg/50mg Tablet is usually used for short term and can be discontinued if there is no pain. However, it should be continued if advised by doctor.
Can the use of Dicdic 20mg/50mg Tablet cause dry mouth?
Yes, the use of Dicdic 20mg/50mg Tablet can cause dry mouth. If you experience dry mouth, drink plenty of water. Take regular sips during the day and keep some water by your bed at night. You may use lip balm if your lips are also dry. Try to avoid foods that are acidic (like lemons), spicy or salty.
Can the use of Dicdic 20mg/50mg Tablet cause damage to kidneys?
Yes, long-term use of Dicdic 20mg/50mg Tablet can cause damage to the kidneys. Use of Dicdic 20mg/50mg Tablet is not recommended to patients with underlying kidney disease.
Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of Dicdic 20mg/50mg Tablet?
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Dicdic 20mg/50mg Tablet can lead to increased chances of side effects. If the recommended doses do not relieve the pain or if you experience increased severity of the pain, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Dicdic 20mg/50mg Tablet?
Keep this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
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