Sispas Tablet

Sispas Tablet is used in the treatment of menstrual pain. It works by relaxing the muscles in your stomach or intestine and stops sudden muscle contractions, thereby relieving cramps and pain. It also works by blocking certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation.

Sispas Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. 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. Do not take it for more than the recommended duration as long-term administration may have harmful effects on the health.

The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, heartburn, indigestion, loss of appetite, dryness in mouth, blurred vision, and weakness. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any 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 sleepiness.

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 liver or kidney diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

• Menstrual pain

Menstrual pain
Sispas Tablet relieves the pain due to muscle cramps during menstrual cycles (periods). It relaxes the muscles and prevents sudden contractions (spasms) of muscles. 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 it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. You may also use a heating pad, take a hot water shower, avoid stress and try mild exercise for easing out the pain. Eventually, it will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, 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 Sispas

• Sleepiness
• Vomiting
• Weakness
• Blurred vision
• Nausea
• Dryness in mouth
• Nervousness
• Indigestion
• Heartburn
• Diarrhea
• Loss of appetite

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Sispas Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Sispas Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Dicyclomine, Magnesium Trisilicate and Mefenamic Acid which relieve abdominal pain. Dicyclomine is an anticholinergic. It works by relaxing the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions, thereby relieving cramps and pain. Mefenamic Acid is a non-steroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking certain chemical messengers that cause pain, but may damage the stomach lining. Magnesium Trisilicate is an inorganic salt which is added to prevent damage to the stomach lining.

• You have been prescribed Sispas Tablet to relieve menstrual pain (cramps) and abdominal pain.
• If you get diarrhea while taking this medicine, consult your doctor immediately.
• Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
• Along with taking Sispas Tablet you can use a heating pad or try gentle massage and relaxation techniques to get relief from menstrual pain.

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