Unispas

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

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

Dr. OP Kholwad MBBS , General Physician

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

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Unispas is a carboxylic acid derivative with antispasmodic and anticholinergic activity. Unispas stops acetylcholine from binding to the muscarinic receptors on the smooth muscles, leading to the relaxation of smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract, and regulating bronchial, tracheal and pharyngeal secretions.

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

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

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Unispas 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.