Sispas Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets
Prescription required
Manufacturer
Salt Composition
Dicyclomine (20mg) + Magnesium Trisilicate (250mg) + Mefenamic Acid (250mg)
Sispas Tablet is used to treat menstrual pain by relaxing muscles in the stomach or intestine and stopping sudden muscle contractions, thereby relieving cramps and pain.
Introduction:
Sispas Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. 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 healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect or be affected by this medicine. Do not take it for more than the recommended duration as long-term administration may have harmful effects on the health.
Dosage Form:
Tablet
Side Effects:
How to Use:
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. Sispas Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it Works:
Sispas Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Dicyclomine, Magnesium Trisilicate and Mefenamic Acid which relieve abdominal pain. Dicyclomine is an anticholinergic. It works by relaxing the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions, thereby relieving cramps and pain. Mefenamic Acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking certain chemical messengers that cause pain but may damage the stomach lining. Magnesium Trisilicate is an inorganic salt which is added to prevent damage to the stomach lining.
Quick Tips:
Introduction:
Sispas Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. 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 healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect or be affected by this medicine. Do not take it for more than the recommended duration as long-term administration may have harmful effects on the health.
Dosage Form:
Tablet
Side Effects:
- nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- heartburn
- indigestion
- loss of appetite
- dryness in mouth
- blurred vision
- weakness
How to Use:
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. Sispas Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it Works:
Sispas Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Dicyclomine, Magnesium Trisilicate and Mefenamic Acid which relieve abdominal pain. Dicyclomine is an anticholinergic. It works by relaxing the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions, thereby relieving cramps and pain. Mefenamic Acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking certain chemical messengers that cause pain but may damage the stomach lining. Magnesium Trisilicate is an inorganic salt which is added to prevent damage to the stomach lining.
Quick Tips:
- If you get diarrhea while taking this medicine, consult your doctor immediately.
- Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
Alcohol Warning:
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.
Pregnancy Warning:
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding Warning:
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.
Pregnancy Warning:
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding Warning:
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Sispas Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets
Prescription required
Manufacturer
Salt Composition
Dicyclomine (20mg) + Magnesium Trisilicate (250mg) + Mefenamic Acid (250mg)