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Nicospas Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. The alternative uses of Nicospas Tablet have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Nicospas Tablet 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 Nicospas Tablet are Nausea or vomiting, Sleepiness, Dizziness. Normally, these side effects of Nicospas Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Nicospas Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Moderate while nursing. Warnings related to Nicospas Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Nicospas Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Allergy are examples of such conditions.
Drug interactions for Nicospas Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Nicospas Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Nicospas Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Nicospas Tablet is used -
Common
Is the use of Nicospas Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Nicospas safely.
Is the use of Nicospas Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Nicospas 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.
What is the effect of Nicospas Tablet on the Kidneys?
Nicospas can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Nicospas Tablet on the Liver?
Nicospas can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Nicospas Tablet on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Nicospas on heart. So it is not known whether taking Nicospas will cause side effects on heart or not.
Nicospas Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nicospas Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Nicospas Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Nicospas Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Nicospas Tablet since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Nicospas Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Nicospas Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Nicospas Tablet
Taking Nicospas Tablet with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Nicospas Tablet
Taking alcohol with Nicospas Tablet can be dangerous.
Yes, Nicospas 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.
Nicospas 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 Nicospas at the same time every day so that one doesn't forget the dose. One can take Nicospas with or without food. Taking it with food may avoid stomach upset. One must follow the recommendations of a doctor while taking Nicospas. In some people, it might cause some side effects like dry mouth, constipation, dizziness, headache, blurred vision, etc.
Yes, it is safe to use Nicospas under the guidance of a doctor.
Nicospas 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. Nicospas 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.
You can take Nicospas for as long as it is recommended by your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 117
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Bentyl (dicyclomine hydrochloride)
