Merispas Oral Drops
Manufacturer
Unimarck Pharma India Ltd
Salt Composition
Dill Oil (0.005ml) + Fennel Oil (0.0007ml) + Simethicone (40mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Merispas Oral Drops is a combination of three medicines used to reduce abdominal pain, bloating, discomfort, and cramps in children.
Dosage Form
Oral Drops
Introduction
Merispas Oral Drops is a combination of three medicines given to children to reduce abdominal pain, bloating, discomfort, and cramps. It neutralizes excessive acid in the stomach and helps in the easy passage of gas. It also relieves spasms by relaxing the stomach and gut muscles.
Directions for Use
Give your child a diet that is rich in fiber and low in fermentable sugars. Avoid giving carbonated beverages and gas-forming foods such as beans, onions, carrots, raisins, and bananas to your child. Encourage your child to exercise daily as it has potential benefits in improving overall well-being.
How it works
Merispas Oral Drops contains three active medicines: dill oil, fennel oil, and simethicone. Dill oil and fennel oil are herbal medicines that help increase the movement of the stomach and intestines, thereby making it easier to push food through the digestive system. These two ingredients also relieve muscle spasms in the gut. On the other hand, Simethicone is an antifoaming medicine that disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas.
Quick Tips
Give your child a diet that is rich in fiber and low in fermentable sugars. Avoid giving carbonated beverages and gas-forming foods such as beans, onions, carrots, raisins, and bananas to your child. Encourage your child to exercise daily as it has potential benefits in improving overall well-being. Children may experience abdominal pain due to migraine. The other associated symptoms can be headache, nausea, anorexia, vomiting, and pallor. Rule out such types of pain before giving this medicine.
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Frequently asked questions
My child is experiencing abdominal pain along with nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light. Can I administer Merispas Oral Drops in this situation?
The symptoms you describe may suggest migraine in a child, which is characterized by recurrent episodes of dull abdominal pain that can range from moderate to severe in intensity. These episodes often accompany anorexia, nausea, vomiting, headache, photophobia, and pallor. It's crucial to rule out these types of pain before administering Merispas Oral Drops.
Which tests are typically performed when a child presents with abdominal pain?
A doctor might recommend an abdominal ultrasound for routine examinations. In more serious cases, endoscopy and esophageal pH monitoring might also be considered to assess the condition.
In which medical conditions should I avoid using Merispas Oral Drops?
Merispas Oral Drops should not be given in obstructive or inflammatory digestive tract diseases as it's primarily eliminated through stools, and its elimination might be compromised in such conditions.
How should Merispas Oral Drops be stored?
Merispas Oral Drops should be stored at room temperature in a dry location away from direct heat and sunlight. Remember to keep all medicines out of reach and sight of children to prevent accidental ingestion.
