Blue Cross Laboratories Ltd
Dicyclomine (10mg) + Simethicone (40mg)
Meftal-Spas Drops is a medication used to treat stomach pain, bloating, and abdominal cramps, as well as pain associated with excessive acidity, gas, infections, and gastrointestinal tract diseases.
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Meftal-Spas Drops is commonly given to treat stomach pain, bloating, and abdominal cramps, and pain associated with excessive acidity, gas, infections, and gastrointestinal tract diseases. It also controls symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. It relaxes the muscles of the gut and absorbs the extra gas.
Consult your doctor for proper usage and dosage.
Meftal-Spas Drops is a mixture of two active medicines Dicyclomine, an antispasmodic agent, and Simethicone, an antifoaming medicine. Dicyclomine works by relaxing the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine), stopping sudden muscle contractions (spasms) and relieving abdominal cramps and pain. Simethicone disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas.
Inform your doctor if you experience severe or long-lasting pain in your stomach. Give your child a diet that is rich in fiber and low in fermentable sugars. Avoid giving gas-producing foods to your child such as beans, onions, carrots, raisins, and bananas. Encourage your child to exercise daily as it has potential benefits in constipation and in improving overall wellbeing. In children less than 2 months of age, do not give Meftal-Spas Drops without ruling out the reasons that might be making your child cry. Give Meftal-Spas Drops only if your child shows actual signs of abdominal discomfort or pain after consulting your child’s doctor. Children may experience abdominal pain due to migraines. The other associated symptoms can be a headache, nausea, anorexia, vomiting, and pallor. Since Meftal-Spas Drops is strictly for abdominal pain, rule out such types of pain before giving this medicine.
If your child is experiencing these symptoms, it's essential to rule out abdominal migraine, which is characterized by recurring episodes of abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, photophobia, and pallor. Consult with your doctor to determine the underlying cause of the symptoms before administering Meftal-Spas Drops.
Your doctor may recommend an abdominal ultrasound for a routine examination. In cases of severe abdominal conditions, endoscopy and esophageal pH monitoring may also be necessary.
Meftal-Spas Drops should be avoided in patients with obstructive and inflammatory diseases of the digestive tract, including heartburn, unstable cardiovascular diseases, obstructive uropathy, glaucoma, muscle weakness disorders, liver impairment, hyperthyroidism, neuropathy, and kidney impairment. Consult with your doctor before administering the medication.
Meftal-Spas Drops may interact with other medications or substances. Inform your doctor about any other medications your child is taking before starting Meftal-Spas Drops. Additionally, consult with your child's doctor before administering any other medication to your child.
Meftal-Spas Drops should be stored at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. It's also essential to keep all medications out of the reach and sight of children to avoid accidental intake.