Anti Spasmodic
Antispasmodics are used to relax smooth muscle, especially in the gastrointestinal tract. They help prevent spasms in the stomach, intestines, or urinary bladder.
Dicyclomine and hyoscyamine act as antispasmodics through anticholinergic action, although they may worsen gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Mebeverine is a muscolotropic spasmolytic with a focused action on the GI tract, particularly the colon. It does not have acetylcholine-related side effects typically seen with anticholinergic drugs.
Product Description
Antispasmodic medications help relieve symptoms like abdominal pain and cramping, often used in treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
These symptoms—bloating, cramps, diarrhea, constipation—are common in pharmacy practice and significantly affect patients’ quality of life. Pharmacists frequently recommend antispasmodics for relief.
Guidelines
Before using this medication, inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to hyoscyamine, atropine, scopolamine, phenobarbital, or primidone.
This product may contain inactive ingredients that could cause allergic reactions. Always consult your pharmacist for full details.
Clinical Research
Antispasmodics help control intestinal spasms. They are broadly classified into:
- Antimuscarinics: Dicycloverine, Hyoscine, Atropine, Propantheline
- Smooth muscle relaxants: Alverine, Mebeverine, Peppermint oil
Availability
Potent relief from painful colics and spasms
Indication: Renal Colic, Gastrointestinal Colic, Spasmodic Dysmenorrhea
Effective relief from Dysmenorrhea
Indication: Renal Colic, GI Colic, Spasmodic Dysmenorrhea, Biliary Colic