Nospasm40mg
Tablet
Chemist Laboratories Ltd.
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| Alcohol | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Nospasm. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Nospasm during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Nospasm during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Nospasm may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As Nospasm may cause vertigo. |
| Kidney | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Nospasm in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Nospasm in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Nospasm is an antispasmodic medicine. It is used in the treatment of menstrual pain and abdominal pain. It provides relief from pain due to smooth muscl... View More
Uses of Nospasm
- Menstrual pain
- Abdominal pain
Side effects of Nospasm
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dryness in mouth
- Vertigo
How to use Nospasm
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. Nospasm may be taken with ... View More
How Nospasm works
Nospasm is an anti-spasmodic medicine which relieves contractions (spasms) associated with smooth muscles in the abdomen.
What if you forget to take Nospasm?
If you miss a dose of Nospasm, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
- Nospasm helps relieve pain due to smooth muscle spasms such as menstrual pain, pain due to kidney stone, and colicky pain.
- Take it as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
- It may cause a drop in your blood pressure. Monitor your blood pressure regularly and inform your doctor if you have a history of low blood pressure.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Nospasm may cause dizziness.
- Inform your doctor if you have severe kidney, liver, or heart disease.
Indication
Gastrointestinal tract spasm, Irritable bowel syndrome, Dysmenorrhea, Biliary colics, Renal colics
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral As an antispasmodic Adult: 1 to 2 tablets, 3 times daily. Injection: Adults: 1 to 2 ampoules, intramuscularly or subcutaneously, 1-3 times dai... View More
Child Dose
Oral As an antispasmodic Children (over 6 years): 1/2 to 1 tablet, 1-2 times daily. 40 mg 1-2 times daily Children (1-6 years): 1/4 to 1/2 tablet... View More
Contraindication
Severe renal/hepatic/cardiac dysfunction. Porphyria.
Mode of Action
Drotaverine has antispasmodic effect mediated via inhibition of phosphodiesterase-IV, specific for smooth muscle. It has a rapid and direct action on th... View More
Precaution
Exercise caution in patients with renal/hepatic/cardiac dysfunction. Pregnacy, lactation.
Side Effect
Vertigo, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth.
Interaction
May attenuate the action of levodopa. Concurrent use of analgesics, antimuscarinics or benzodiazepines. Additive beneficial effect with concurrent use o... View More
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