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Meftal-Spas Injection

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Product introduction

Meftal-Spas Injection is used in the treatment of abdominal pain and irritable bowel syndrome (symptoms include abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, and diarrhea or constipation). It helps to control sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thereby reduces abdominal cramps.

Meftal-Spas Injection is given by your doctor or nurse. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are dry mouth, blurred vision, nausea, weakness and nervousness. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness. This medicine may also cause diarrhea, so its better to take plenty of fluids while taking this medicine as it may help to prevent dehydration.

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Meftal-Spas Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver and kidney disease or alcohol abuse. It should not be used in infants less than six months of age.

Uses of Meftal-Spas Injection

Benefits of Meftal-Spas Injection

In Abdominal pain

Meftal-Spas Injection effectively relieves sudden muscle spasms or contractions in the stomach and intestine (gut), thereby relaxing the muscles and improving movement of food. This helps to treat abdominal pain (or stomach pain) as well as cramps, bloating and discomfort. Eventually, it will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

In Irritable bowel syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory disease of the large intestine (colon) that usually needs long term management. This can lead to bleeding, frequent diarrhea, bloating, flatulence, cramps and stomach pain. Meftal-Spas Injection relaxes the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine) and relieves these symptoms effectively. Usually, it is used along with other medicines for management of your condition.
Meftal-Spas Injection is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

Side effects of Meftal-Spas Injection

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 Meftal-Spas

  • Nausea
  • Dizziness
  • Blurred vision
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Nervousness
  • Drowsiness
  • Vomiting
  • Psychosis
  • Diarrhea
  • Photophobia
  • Dyspepsia
  • Abdominal pain
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Confusion
  • Hallucination
  • Dry skin
  • Reduced bronchial secretions

How to use Meftal-Spas Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Meftal-Spas Injection works

Meftal-Spas Injection 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
Meftal-Spas Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Meftal-Spas Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Meftal-Spas Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Meftal-Spas Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Meftal-Spas Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Meftal-Spas Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Meftal-Spas Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Meftal-Spas Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Meftal-Spas Injection?

If you miss a dose of Meftal-Spas Injection, 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.\n

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Quick tips

  • Meftal-Spas Injection is given as an injection into muscles by your doctor only.
  • 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 Meftal-Spas Injection 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Tertiary Amines
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Anticholinergic- antispasmodic

Patient concerns

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FAQs

Q. Is Meftal-Spas Injection safe?

Meftal-Spas Injection is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Meftal-Spas Injection gluten free?

Meftal-Spas Injection active drug does not contain gluten. Read the label instruction of the brands your doctor prescribes you, for gluten content

Q. Does Meftal-Spas Injection help nausea?

Meftal-Spas Injection is not known to relieve nausea. Nausea is a common side effect of Meftal-Spas Injection.

Q. Does Meftal-Spas Injection help constipation or trigger constipation?

Meftal-Spas Injection may cause constipation.

Q. Is Meftal-Spas Injection an opiate/steroid/antacid/NSAID/benzodiazepine?

Meftal-Spas Injection is not an opiate, steroid, or an antacid. It is neither a NSAID not a benzodiazepine

Q. Is Meftal-Spas Injection a muscle relaxer?

Yes, Meftal-Spas Injection 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 Meftal-Spas Injection for diarrhea?

Meftal-Spas Injection has no known effects in treating diarrhea.

Q. Can I take Meftal-Spas Injection for menstrual cramps?

Meftal-Spas Injection 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 Meftal-Spas Injection make you drowsy?

Meftal-Spas Injection 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.
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