Treatment of Abdominal pain

In Treatment of Abdominal pain Abdocin DS 80mg/250mg 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 Abdocin DS 80mg/250mg Tablet as prescribed by the doctor. Eventually it will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better more active quality of life.

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. Abdocin DS 80mg/250mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Abdocin DS 80mg/250mg 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 discomfort.Abdocin DS 80mg/250mg Tablet is taken with 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.The most common side effects are diarrhea nausea vomiting stomach pain dryness in mouth loss of appetite feeling thirsty 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 drowsiness 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.

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. Abdocin DS 80mg/250mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

- Alcohol : UNSAFE <p> It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Abdocin DS 80mg/250mg Tablet. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Abdocin DS 80mg/250mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Information regarding the use of Abdocin DS 80mg/250mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Driving : UNSAFE <p> Abdocin DS 80mg/250mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.As Abdocin DS 80mg/250mg Tablet may cause vertigo. | - Kidney : CAUTION <p> Abdocin DS 80mg/250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Abdocin DS 80mg/250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Abdocin DS 80mg/250mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. | - Liver : CAUTION <p> Abdocin DS 80mg/250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Abdocin DS 80mg/250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Abdocin DS 80mg/250mg Tablet take it as soon as possible. However if it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: GASTRO INTESTINAL

Treatment of Abdominal pain

Nausea | Vomiting | Diarrhea | Dryness in mouth | Heartburn | Vertigo | Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) | Hypotension (low blood pressure) | Fast heart rate | Sweating | Constipation | Increased liver enzymes | Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils) | Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes) | Low blood platelets | Purpura | Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood) | Breathlessness | Ringing in ear | Abdominal pain | Flatulence | Indigestion | Stomach inflammation | Confusion | Depression

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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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Q. What is Abdocin DS 80mg/250mg Tablet?::: Abdocin DS 80mg/250mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Drotaverine and Mefenamic acid. This medication helps to relieve abdominal pain. Drotaverine relieves muscle spasms associated with smooth muscles in the abdomen. Mefenamic Acid works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (swelling).| Q. Is it safe to use Abdocin DS 80mg/250mg Tablet?::: Yes Abdocin DS 80mg/250mg Tablet is safe for most of the patients with abdominal pain. However in some patients it may cause common side effects like nausea vomiting heartburn diarrhoea loss of appetite dryness in the mouth weakness sleepiness and other uncommon or rare side effects. If you experience any persistent problem while taking this medication inform your doctor as soon as possible.| Q. Can I stop taking Abdocin DS 80mg/250mg Tablet when my pain is relieved?::: Abdocin DS 80mg/250mg Tablet is usually used for short term and can be discontinued when your pain is relieved. However Abdocin DS 80mg/250mg Tablet should be continued if your physician has advised you to do so.| Q. Can the use of Abdocin DS 80mg/250mg Tablet cause nausea and vomiting?::: Yes the use of Abdocin DS 80mg/250mg Tablet can cause nausea and vomiting. Taking it with milk food or with antacids can prevent nausea. In case of vomiting drink plenty of water or other fluids by taking small and frequent sips. Also avoid taking fatty or fried foods along with the medicine. Talk to your doctor if you have vomiting persists and you notice any signs of dehydration like less urination with dark coloured and strong-smelling urine. Do not take any other medicine without consulting your doctor.| Q. Can the use of Abdocin DS 80mg/250mg Tablet cause dry mouth?::: Yes the use of Abdocin DS 80mg/250mg Tablet can cause dry mouth. If you experience dry mouth drink plenty of water. Take regular sips during the day and keep some water by your bed at night. You may use lip balm if your lips are also dry. Avoid spicy salty and acidic foods (like lemons).| Q. Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of this medicine?::: No do not take a higher than the recommended dose of Abdocin DS 80mg/250mg Tablet as it can increase the risks of side effects. If you are experiencing increased severity of pain or the pain is not relieved by the recommended doses please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.| Q. What are the recommended storage conditions for Abdocin DS 80mg/250mg Tablet?::: Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets children and other people.