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Despas Benefits & Uses

Despas is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

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

Despas 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

Despas Related Warnings

Is the use of Despas safe for pregnant women?

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

Despas 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 Despas on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Despas on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Despas on the Liver?

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

Side effects of Despas rarely affect the heart.

Severe Interaction of Despas with Other Drugs

Despas 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

Despas Contraindications

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

Is this Despas habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Despas.

Despas Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Despas

You can take Despas with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Despas

Consuming Despas with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Frequently asked Questions about Despas

Question about 5 years ago

Can Despas cause weight gain?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

No, Despas 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 Despas

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Despas 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. Despas 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 almost 5 years ago

Does Despas cause constipation?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, Despas causes constipation. Constipation can be prevented or managed by drinking more water, eating more fiber, exercising more, taking herbal laxatives, eating probiotic foods and supplements, eating magnesium and prunes and avoiding dairy.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Despas safe?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

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

Question over 5 years ago

Is Despas an antibiotic?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

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