MEFTAL SPAS Suspension 60ml
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Dicyclomine 10 mg+Simethicone 40 mg
Manufacturer
Blue Cross Laboratories Ltd
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT MEFTAL SPAS SUSPENSIONMEFTAL SPAS SUSPENSION is a combination of Dicyclomine and Simethicone which belongs to the group of medicines called Antispasmodics and Anti flatulent agents, respectively. MEFTAL SPAS SUSPENSION is used to provide relief from infantile colic (persistent crying in infants), gastrointestinal tract spasm, flatulence, and abdominal discomfort that occurs due to excessive gas formation in disorders such as dyspepsia (indigestion) and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (digestive disorder) in affected children. MEFTAL SPAS SUSPENSION is not recommended for use in children allergic to Dicyclomine, and/or Simethicone. It is also not recommended for use in children with obstructive uropathy (obstructed urinary flow), intestinal obstruction, severe ulcerative colitis (inflammatory bowel disease), reflux esophagitis (inflammation of the oesophageal mucosa), unstable cardiovascular status in acute haemorrhage (blood loss), glaucoma (increased eye pressure), and/or myasthenia gravis (autoimmune neuromuscular disease). Before administering MEFTAL SPAS SUSPENSION, inform your doctor if the child is suspected of glaucoma, and/or have hiatus hernia with reflux esophagitis (inflammation of the oesophageal mucosa), thyrotoxicosis (high thyroxine level in blood), high blood pressure, liver problems (such as impaired hepatic function), kidney problems (such as renal impairment), and/or heart problems (such as coronary heart disease). MEFTAL SPAS SUSPENSION is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women as it is intended to be used only in children. MEFTAL SPAS SUSPENSION is not recommended for use in infants (aged below 6 months). Consult your doctor before administering the medicine to the child. MEFTAL SPAS SUSPENSION is not recommended for use in elderly patients as it is intended to be used only in children. The most common
Uses
OF MEFTAL SPAS SUSPENSIONUsed in paediatric patients to provide relief from: infantile colic (persistent crying in infants) gastrointestinal tract spasm flatulence abdominal discomfort
How It Works
MEFTAL SPAS SUSPENSION works by providing relief from excessive gas formation that occurs due to dyspepsia/gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, where Dicyclomine relieves abdominal cramps and pain by relaxing muscles in stomach and gut, and Simethicone facilitates easy gas passage by disintegrating gas bubbles in affected children.
Directions for Use
Administer MEFTAL SPAS SUSPENSION in child as advised by your physician. Shake well before use. Your doctor will decide the exact dose and duration of management for your child depending on child’s age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
administering MEFTAL SPAS SUSPENSION in child are dry mouth, nausea, blurred vision, dizziness, sleepiness, and/or weakness. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms becomes worse in the child. USES OF MEFTAL SPAS SUSPENSIONUsed in paediatric patients to provide relief from: infantile colic (persistent crying in infants) gastrointestinal tract spasm flatulence abdominal discomfort HOW MEFTAL SPAS SUSPENSION WORKSMEFTAL SPAS SUSPENSION works by providing relief from excessive gas formation that occurs due to dyspepsia/gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, where Dicyclomine relieves abdominal cramps and pain by relaxing muscles in stomach and gut, and Simethicone facilitates easy gas passage by disintegrating gas bubbles in affected children. DIRECTIONS FOR USEAdminister MEFTAL SPAS SUSPENSION in child as advised by your physician. Shake well before use. Your doctor will decide the exact dose and duration of management for your child depending on child’s age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF MEFTAL SPAS SUSPENSIONCOMMON dry mouth, nausea blurred vision dizziness, sleepiness weakness RAREStop administering MEFTAL SPAS SUSPENSION and consult your doctor immediately in case the child experiences: signs of allergic reactions such as hives (red itchy welts), difficulty while breathing, and/or swelling of face/lips/tongue/throat decreased sweating, fever, and/or heat stroke
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYMEFTAL SPAS SUSPENSION is not recommended for use in pregnant women as it is intended to be used only in children. BREASTFEEDINGMEFTAL SPAS SUSPENSION is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it is intended to be used only in children. KIDNEYMEFTAL SPAS SUSPENSION should be used with caution in children with kidney problems such as renal impairment. Consult your doctor before administering the medicine to the child. LIVERMEFTAL SPAS SUSPENSION should be administered with caution in children with liver problems such as impaired hepatic function. Consult your doctor before administering the medicine to the child. ALLERGYDo not administer MEFTAL SPAS SUSPENSION if the child is allergic to Dicyclomine, Simethicone, and/or any other ingredients of this medicine. HEART DISEASEMEFTAL SPAS SUSPENSION should be administered with caution in children with heart problems such as coronary heart disease and in children scheduled for any heart surgery. Consult your doctor before administering the medicine to the child. OTHERSMEFTAL SPAS SUSPENSION is not recommended for use in child if it: suffers from obstructive uropathy (obstructed urinary flow) suffers from intestinal obstruction has severe ulcerative colitis (inflammatory bowel disease) suffers from reflux esophagitis (inflammation of the oesophageal mucosa) has unstable cardiovascular status in acute haemorrhage (blood loss) suffers from glaucoma (increased eye pressure), myasthenia gravis (autoimmune neuromuscular disease) Before administering MEFTAL SPAS SUSPENSION, inform your doctor if the child: is suspected of glaucoma has hiatus hernia with reflux esophagitis (inflammation of the oesophageal mucosa) suffers from thyrotoxicosis (high thyroxine level in blood) has high blood pressure Use in Paediatrics: MEFTAL SPAS SUSPENSION is not recommended for use in infants (aged below 6 months). Consult your doctor before administering the medicine to the child. Use in Geriatrics: MEFTAL SPAS SUSPENSION is not recommended for use in elderly patients as it is intended to be used only in children.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before administering MEFTAL SPAS SUSPENSION, inform your doctor if your child takes any of the following medicines: metoclopramide (used to manage nausea, vomiting, indigestion) antacids (used to relieve indigestion and heartburn) Ex. aluminium hydroxide, magnesium carbonate amantadine (used to manage Parkinson's disease) quinidine (used to manage irregular/fast heart rhythm) antihistamines (used to manage allergies) Ex. chlorpheniramine antipsychotic agents (used to manage psychosis) Ex. phenothiazine monoamine oxidase inhibitors (used to manage depression) such as tricyclic antidepressants (Ex. amitriptyline) medicines used as narcotic analgesics (Ex. meperidine) medicines used as a sympathomimetic (Ex. amphetamine) other medicines having anticholinergic activity Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally administers too much of MEFTAL SPAS SUSPENSION to the child, then consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose that can occur in child are headache, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, dilated pupils, hot dry skin, dizziness, dryness of the mouth, and/or difficulty in swallowing. SYNOPSIS Drug : Dicyclomine, Simethicone Pharmacological Category : Antispasmodics, Anti flatulent agents Therapeutic Indication : Provides relief from infantile colic, gastrointestinal tract spasm, flatulence, and abdominal discomfort Dosage Forms : Drops, Oral Drops, Syrup, Suspension MORE INFORMATION Keep MEFTAL SPAS SUSPENSION out of reach of children Do not store MEFTAL SPAS SUSPENSION above 30°C
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Last Updated
14 Jan 2023