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Anaspas Tablet

Manufactured byABBOTT HEALTHCARE PVT LTD
ContainsCamylofin (50 mg) + Diclofenac (50 mg)
Description
Anaspas Tablet is a combination of Camylofin and Diclofenac. This medicine is used to relieve stomach cramps. It works by relaxing the muscles of the stomach and intestine. It also blocks the action of a chemical messenger that causes pain and swelling. Anaspas Tablet shows side effects like nausea, headache, upset stomach, and diarrhoea. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, consult your doctor at the earliest. Anaspas Tablet may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or visual disturbances. Hence, avoid driving vehicles or operating machines if you experience such symptoms after taking this medicine. Anaspas Tablet should be taken with food or milk to prevent stomach discomfort. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of this medicine based on the severity of your condition. Avoid taking more than the recommended dose. Take this medicine for the recommended duration for better results. Anaspas Tablet should be avoided if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have any medical conditions such as heart, liver, or kidney problems or clotting disorders (blood does not clot normally, causing excessive bleeding) to make sure this medicine is safe for you. Also, inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines to avoid undesired effects. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or are breastfeeding.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Anaspas Tablet

  • Headache
  • Decrease in white blood cells
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Dizziness
  • Diarrhoea
  • Skin rash
  • Drowsiness

Uses of Anaspas Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Abdominal pain
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for Anaspas Tablet to show its effect is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Anaspas Tablet remains effective in your body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Anaspas Tablet due to the increased risk of stomach and intestinal bleeding.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Anaspas Tablet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Anaspas Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnancy as it may cause miscarriage or affect the development of the heart of your foetus. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Anaspas Tablet may pass into the breastmilk in small amounts. Hence, it is not recommended for use while breastfeeding as it may cause side effects in your baby.

Allergy

Avoid taking Anaspas Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek medical attention if you experience symptoms such as a skin rash, hives (itchy, painful eruptions that sting), swelling (especially of the face, lips, tongue, etc.), breathing difficulty, etc.

Narrow-angle glaucoma

Narrow-angle glaucoma is a condition that occurs due to increased pressure within your eyes due to blocked drainage canals (the structure inside the eye that allows fluid to drain normally from the eye). Anaspas Tablet is not recommended for use if you have Narrow-angle glaucoma as it may worsen your condition.

Prostatic hypertrophy

Prostatic hypertrophy is a condition that causes enlargement of the prostate gland (a small gland in men that secretes fluid to nourish and transport the sperm) in men. Anaspas Tablet is not recommended for use if you have prostatic hypertrophy as it may worsen your condition.

Peptic Ulcer

Peptic ulcers are sores on the inner lining of the stomach and intestine. Avoid taking Anaspas Tablet if you have peptic ulcers, as this medicine may further worsen your condition.

Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG)

Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG) is a surgical procedure that is performed to restore normal blood flow to the heart. Anaspas Tablet is not recommended for use before, during, or after a coronary artery bypass graft surgery as it may increase the risk of other complications.

NSAID-induced asthma

NSAIDs (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are a class of medications used to relieve pain and swelling. NSAID-induced asthma is an allergic condition that causes narrowing of the airways due to the use of NSAIDs. Anaspas Tablet is not recommended for use if you have a history of NSAID-induced asthma as it may further worsen your condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Anaspas Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnancy as it may cause miscarriage or affect the development of the heart of your foetus. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

Anaspas Tablet may pass into the breastmilk in small amounts. Hence, it is not recommended for use while breastfeeding as it may cause side effects in your baby.
General warnings

Use in the elderly

Anaspas Tablet should be used with caution in the elderly as the risk of side effects is significantly high.

Effect on heart

Anaspas Tablet may cause an increase in blood pressure and fluid retention (abnormal build-up of fluid in the body). Hence, it should be used with caution if you have heart problems due to the increased risk of heart-related complications. Your heart function and vital signs will be closely monitored by your doctor while you are taking this medicine.

Skin allergies

Anaspas Tablet may cause serious skin reactions in some cases. Inform your doctor immediately if you develop signs and symptoms such as rashes, hives (itchy, painful eruptions that sting), skin lesions (a part of the skin that has an abnormal growth or appearance), or other allergic symptoms.

Driving or operating machines

Anaspas Tablet may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Avoid performing activities such as driving vehicles or operating machines if you experience such symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Stomach and intestinal toxicity

Anaspas Tablet may cause damage to the lining of the stomach and intestine and cause bleeding. This risk is specifically higher if you have a history of stomach or intestinal problems. Hence, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Bleeding disorder

Anaspas Tablet may inhibit the formation of blood clots and prolong the bleeding time. Hence, this medicine should be used with extreme caution if you have active bleeding or clotting disorders (blood does not clot normally, causing excessive bleeding).

Missed Dose

If you are on a scheduled dosage regimen, take the missed dose of Anaspas Tablet as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Never take more than the prescribed dose. Contact your doctor in case of an overdose of Anaspas Tablet.
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

N/A

Instructions

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Anaspas Tablet due to the increased risk of stomach and intestinal bleeding.
Interaction with Medicine

Methotrexate

Ramipril

Apixaban

Disease interactions

Thyrotoxicosis

Thyrotoxicosis refers to the clinical effects that result from the exposure of tissues to an excess of circulating thyroid hormone in the body. Anaspas Tablet should be used with caution if you have thyrotoxicosis due to the increased risk of undesired effects.

Kidney Disease

Anaspas Tablet should be used with extreme caution if you have kidney problems, as this medicine may further increase the risk of kidney toxicity. Your doctor will suggest tests to monitor your kidney function while you are taking this medicine.

Liver Disease

Anaspas Tablet should be used with extreme caution if you have liver problems. This medicine may cause an increase in liver enzyme levels and further increase the risk of liver toxicity. Your doctor will suggest tests to monitor your liver function while you are taking this medicine.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Anaspas Tablet as directed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than prescribed. Consult your doctor if you experience any undesirable effects that persist or worsen. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as it can increase the risk of stomach and intestinal bleeding.
Miscelleneous

To be taken with food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Anaspas Tablet is a combination of Camylofin and Diclofenac. Camylofin relaxes the smooth muscles of your stomach and the intestine, thus relieving symptoms such as cramps, pain, bloating, and discomfort. Diclofenac works by reducing the formation of a chemical substance in your body responsible for causing pain and swelling.
Legal Status

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Classification

Category

Anticholinergics/antispasmodics, Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, Analgesics

Schedule

Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 21 Feb 2022

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