Cataspa Tablet

Cataspa Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of abdominal pain. It works effectively to reduce abdominal pain, bloating, discomfort and cramps by relaxing the muscles of the stomach and gut. It also blocks certain chemical messengers that cause pain and fever.

Cataspa Tablet is given by your doctor or nurse. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, dryness in mouth, weakness, nervousness, blurred vision and heartburn. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your dizziness.

Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

• Treatment of Abdominal pain

Treatment of Abdominal pain
Cataspa Tablet effectively relieves sudden muscle spasms or contractions in the stomach and intestine (gut), thereby relaxing the muscles and improving movement of food. It also blocks chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain sensation. This helps to treat abdominal pain (or stomach pain) as well as cramps, bloating and discomfort. Take Cataspa Tablet as prescribed to get maximum benefit. Eventually, it will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a more active and better quality of life.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Aquashot

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Dryness in mouth
• Nervousness
• Dizziness
• Blurred vision
• Drowsiness
• Psychosis
• Photophobia
• Dyspepsia
• Abdominal pain
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Confusion
• Hallucination
• Dry skin
• Reduced bronchial secretions
• Vertigo
• Flatulence
• Decreased appetite

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Cataspa Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Dicyclomine and Diclofenac, which relieves abdominal pain and cramps. Dicyclomine is an anticholinergic which works by relaxing the muscles in the stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms) thereby relieving cramps, pain, bloating, and discomfort. Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause abdominal pain and inflammation (swelling).

• You will be administered Cataspa Tablet to get relief from abdominal pain, cramps and bloating.
• It is given by a doctor or nurse when the first sign of pain occurs.
• Avoid taking any antacid at least 2 hours before or after taking Cataspa Tablet.
• Inform your doctor if your pain does not reduce or if your symptoms get worse.
• You have been prescribed Cataspa Tablet to get relief from abdominal pain, cramps, and bloating.
• It is best to take it when the first sign of pain occurs.
• Avoid taking any antacid at least 2 hours before or after taking Cataspa Tablet.
• If you develop any new symptoms, or if your symptoms get worse, make an appointment to see your doctor for further advice.

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