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Meftal-Spas Drops
Manufactured byBLUE CROSS LABORATORIES LTD
ContainsDicyclomine (10 mg/ml) + Simethicone (40 mg/ml)
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Description
Meftal-Spas Drops is composed of Dicyclomine and Simethicone. It is used to treat numerous stomach problems like bloating, cramping, belching and other gastrointestinal problems (disorders of the stomach and intestines).
Meftal-Spas Drops is commonly used in infants (children up to one year of age) above six months of age. It works by relaxing the muscles of the stomach and intestines and easing the passage of gas.
Meftal-Spas Drops shows side effects like constipation, burping, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting. Do not use this medicine if your child is allergic to it. Consult your doctor if the side effects are persistent or bothering your child.
Meftal-Spas Drops can cause drowsiness in your child. Hence, avoid activities that require mental attention while your child is taking this medicine.
Meftal-Spas Drops is usually taken before food or as instructed by your child's doctor. Give this medicine at the same time every day such that a constant level of medicine can be maintained in your child's body. Do not stop giving this medicine without consulting your child's doctor as the symptoms may reoccur.
Meftal-Spas Drops should be given with caution if your child has kidney or heart disorders. Inform your doctor about all your child's current medications including any herbs and/or supplements as they can interact with this medicine and cause side effects.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Meftal-Spas Drops
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Meftal-Spas Drops
Nausea and vomiting
Dry mouth
Loss of appetite
Dizziness and drowsiness
Constipation
Skin rash
Burping
Uses of Meftal-Spas Drops
What is it prescribed for?
Infantile colic
Infantile colic or baby colic is a condition of intense crying or irritability in a well-fed, healthy baby. Episodes of crying for 3 or more hours each day, more than 3 days a week, with the refusal of feeding could be a sign of infantile colic. This is a temporary condition and may also subside on its own. Meftal-Spas Drops is used to treat colic pain due to gastrointestinal discomfort in infants especially breastfed infants.
Colicky pains
Colicky pain is sharp and localized pain that starts and stops abruptly. It mainly occurs due to muscle contractions of organs such as the intestines, rectum, gallbladder, and ureter due to obstruction. Meftal-Spas Drops is used to stop sudden muscle contractions or spasms and relieves colicky pain in children.
Irritable bowel syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome is a long term problem that affects the intestines and colon. Meftal-Spas Drops is used to relieve pain due to this condition .
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The time taken by Meftal-Spas Drops to show its effect is one to two hours of intake.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
Meftal-Spas Drops can remain in your child's body for 9-10 hours.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported Meftal-Spas Drops.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Meftal-Spas Drops is recommended to be used in children only.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
Meftal-Spas Drops is recommended to be used in children only.
Allergy
Avoid giving Meftal-Spas Drops if your child is allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of serious allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Meftal-Spas Drops is recommended to be used in children only.
Breast-feeding
Meftal-Spas Drops is recommended to be used in children only.
General warnings
Allergic skin reaction
Meftal-Spas Drops may cause serious skin allergies without any warnings. These events may be severe in rare cases. Signs and symptoms like rashes, hives (itchy, painful eruptions that sting), fever, or other allergic symptoms should be reported to your doctor immediately. The treatment should be discontinued if these symptoms appear.
Drowsiness
Meftal-Spas Drops may cause sleepiness and dizziness in some infants.
Use in children
Meftal-Spas Drops is not used in infants under the age of six months as the safety and efficacy data of this medicine have not been established in that age group.
Missed Dose
Give the missed dose of Meftal-Spas Drops as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Seek medical emergency in case of an Meftal-Spas Drops overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions
Arrhythmias
An arrhythmia is a type of irregular heartbeat. Use Meftal-Spas Drops cautiously if your child has heart problems due to an increase in the risk of irregular heartbeats. Your doctor may monitor your child's heart functions closely or suggest another medicine if required.
Kidney impairment
Meftal-Spas Drops is filtered by the kidney and moved out of the body through urine. If your child has kidney problems, the medicine does not get filtered out completely. Therefore a special dose consideration is required while using Meftal-Spas Drops.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Give Meftal-Spas Drops as advised by your child's doctor. Never give more than the prescribed dose. Shake the bottle well before use. Use the dropper to administer this medicine.
Meftal-Spas Drops is given for short time only. Complete the whole treatment even if your child feels better after a few doses.
Keep this medicine away from children and pets. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date. Throw away the unused medicine safely after their expiry date.
Do not give Meftal-Spas Drops for more than 2 weeks unless directed by the doctor. Consult your child's doctor if your child's symptoms are not improving.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Meftal-Spas Drops is composed of Dicyclomine and Simethicone.
Dicyclomine relaxes the stomach and intestine muscles to stop sudden muscle spasms, thereby relieving pain, cramps, and discomfort.
Simethicone breaks down gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Anticholinergics/antispasmodics, Miscellaneous GI agents
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 17 Nov 2021
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