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Mefkind Spas Benefits & Uses

Mefkind Spas is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Diverticulitis
Abdominal Pain
Stomach Pain (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)

Mefkind Spas 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: 2 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Dicyclomine (10mg)/Mefenamic Acid(250mg) dose may increase as needed
Adult	Disease: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Dicyclomine (10mg)/Mefenamic Acid(250mg) dose may increase as needed
Geriatric	Disease: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Dicyclomine (10mg)/Mefenamic Acid(250mg) dose may increase as needed

Mefkind Spas Related Warnings

Is the use of Mefkind Spas safe for pregnant women?

Mefkind Spas has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Mefkind Spas without medical advice.
Is the use of Mefkind Spas safe during breastfeeding?

Mefkind Spas may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Mefkind Spas on the Kidneys?

Mefkind Spas may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Mefkind Spas on the Liver?

Mefkind Spas has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Mefkind Spas on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Mefkind Spas on the heart have been reported.

Severe Interaction of Mefkind Spas with Other Drugs

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

Life Threatening

Benzydamine

Metamizole

Oxyphenbutazone

Severe

Pentazocine

Potassium Chloride

Tacrolimus

Moderate

Paracetamol

Caffeine

Codeine

Pseudoephedrine

Dextromethorphan

Phenylephrine

Atenolol

Ipratropium

Warfarin

Lithium

Hydrocortisone

Quinapril

Spironolactone

Mefkind Spas Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Myasthenia Gravis
Hyperthyroidism
GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
Kidney Cancer
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Peptic Ulcer
Anemia
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease
Asthma

Frequently asked Questions about Mefkind Spas

Is this Mefkind Spas habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Mefkind Spas has not been reported.

Mefkind Spas Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Mefkind Spas

You can take Mefkind Spas with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mefkind Spas

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Mefkind Spas as it can have severe side effects.

Frequently asked Questions about Mefkind Spas

Question about 5 years ago

Can Mefkind Spas cause weight gain?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

No, Mefkind Spas 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 over 5 years ago

What is Mefkind Spas

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Mefkind Spas is a brand name for a compound known as dicyclomine. It belongs to the class of compounds known as anticholinergics (a compound that blocks the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the central and peripheral nervous system) and antispasmodics. It is available as a tablet, capsule, syrup and an injection. Mefkind Spas is used for the treatment of functional bowel / irritable bowel syndrome. It also has some local anesthetic properties and is used in biliary, gastrointestinal and urinary tract spasms. It has a mild effect on glandular secretion and cardiovascular system.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Mefkind Spas safe?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Yes, it is safe to use Mefkind Spas under the guidance of a doctor.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Mefkind Spas a painkiller?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

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

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Mefkind Spas?

Dr. OP Kholwad MBBS , General Physician

Mefkind Spas 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 Mefkind Spas at the same time every day so that one doesn't forget the dose. One can take Mefkind Spas with or without food. Taking it with food may avoid stomach upset. One must follow the recommendations of a doctor while taking Mefkind Spas. In some people, it might cause some side effects like dry mouth, constipation, dizziness, headache, blurred vision, etc.