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

Spasdic Benefits & Uses

Spasdic is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

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

Spasdic 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

Spasdic Related Warnings

Is the use of Spasdic safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Spasdic. If you are pregnant, do not take Spasdic without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Spasdic safe during breastfeeding?

Spasdic should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Spasdic on the Kidneys?

Spasdic has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Spasdic on the Liver?

Spasdic is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Spasdic on the Heart?

Side effects of Spasdic rarely affect the heart.

Severe Interaction of Spasdic with Other Drugs

Spasdic 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

Spasdic Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Spasdic 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 Spasdic

Is this Spasdic habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Spasdic has not been reported.

Spasdic Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Spasdic

Taking Spasdic with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Spasdic

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

Frequently asked Questions about Spasdic

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Spasdic cause dry mouth?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

Yes, Spasdic causes dry mouth as it is one of the side effects. It can be prevented or managed by drinking lot of water, eating sugar-free candies and gums, avoiding caffeine as it is dehydrating, breathing through the nose, using a humidifier, quitting smoking, using alcohol-free mouth wash, etc.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Spasdic

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Spasdic 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. Spasdic 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

How long can I take Spasdic?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

You can take Spasdic for as long as it is recommended by your doctor.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Spasdic safe?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

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

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Spasdic?

Dr. OP Kholwad MBBS , General Physician

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