Berberal: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Berberal Information

Berberal is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Abdominal Pain, Stomach Pain. Berberal also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The optimal dosage of Berberal is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Berberal are Nausea or vomiting, Dry Mouth, Blurred vision. These side effects of Berberal are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Berberal is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Berberal has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Berberal related warnings section.

Berberal is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Stomach Disease, Alcoholism as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Berberal are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Berberal may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Berberal is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Berberal Benefits & Uses
Berberal Dosage & How to Take
Berberal Side Effects
Berberal Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Berberal with Other Drugs
Berberal Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Berberal
Berberal Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Berberal Benefits & Uses

Berberal is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Abdominal Pain
Stomach Pain (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)

Other Benefits

Berberal Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Dicyclomine (20 mg) Paracetamol (500 mg)/Tablet
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Dicyclomine (20 mg) Paracetamol (500 mg)/Tablet
Adult	Disease: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Dicyclomine (20 mg) Paracetamol (500 mg)/Tablet
Geriatric	Disease: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Dicyclomine (20 mg) Paracetamol (500 mg)/Tablet

Berberal Related Warnings

Is the use of Berberal safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Berberal. It is best to stop taking Berberal immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Berberal safe during breastfeeding?

Berberal can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Berberal on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Berberal. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Berberal on the Liver?

Berberal may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Berberal on the Heart?

Side effects of Berberal on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Berberal with Other Drugs

Berberal should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Berberal Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Berberal unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Arrhythmia
Stomach Disease
Alcoholism

Frequently asked Questions about Berberal

Is this Berberal habit forming or addictive?

Berberal does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Berberal since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Berberal only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Berberal cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Berberal Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Berberal

Taking Berberal with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Berberal

Taking Berberal with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Berberal

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Berberal?

Dr. OP Kholwad MBBS , General Physician

Berberal is available as a tablet, capsule, syrup and an injection. An oral dosage form is taken a few times a day. It is important to take Berberal at the same time every day so that one doesn't forget the dose. One can take Berberal with or without food. Taking it with food may avoid stomach upset. One must follow the recommendations of a doctor while taking Berberal. In some people, it might cause some side effects like dry mouth, constipation, dizziness, headache, blurred vision, etc.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Berberal a painkiller?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Yes, Berberal can be called a painkiller since it alleviates abdominal spams and provides relief from cramping in irritable bowel syndrome.

Question about 5 years ago

Can Berberal cause weight gain?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

No, Berberal does not cause weight gain. Weight gain can be prevented or managed by eating a low carb, high protein diet, incorporating some sort of physical activity in the lifestyle like yoga, zumba, pilates, aerobics, etc., drinking plenty of water, ensuring that the bowel moment is clear, drinking green tea, trying intermittent fasting, cutting back on dairy, gluten and added sugar, taking probiotics, eating more fiber, lifting weights, and eating more vegetables and fruits.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Berberal cause drowsiness?

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Berberal causes drowsiness. Drowsiness can be prevented or managed by eating a well-balanced breakfast loaded with medium carbs and high proteins, taking light lunch, drinking lots of water, listening to music, getting outside and breathing in some fresh air, eating gum, mints and candy, skipping sugar, going for some caffeine.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Berberal an antibiotic?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, Berberal is not an antibiotic. It is an anticholinergic agent with an antispasmodic activity which is used for the management of irritable bowel syndrome.