Alenpas Oral Drops - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is alenpas oral drops used for?
Alenpas Oral Drops contain Dicyclomine (10mg) and Dimethicone (40mg). Dicyclomine is an antispasmodic that relieves muscle spasms in the gastrointestinal tract, while Dimethicone reduces gas bubbles. Together, they treat abdominal pain, bloating, and colic in infants and adults.
- Generic Name: Dicyclomine + Dimethicone
- Manufacturer: Alentra Healthcare
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: B
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ alenpas oral drops Uses & Benefits
Irritable bowel syndrome, abdominal cramps, flatulence, dyspepsia
Off-label uses: Infant colic (not recommended), functional dyspepsia
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Dicyclomine + Dimethicone |
| Brand Name | Alspas |
| Manufacturer | Alentra Healthcare |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| Action Class | Antispasmodic + Antiflatulent |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from light |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Dicyclomine: Antimuscarinic, relaxes smooth muscle; Dimethicone: Defoaming agent, reduces gas surface tension
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take alenpas oral drops
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of alenpas oral drops
โ Common Side Effects
- Dry mouth
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Drowsiness
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Paralytic ileus
- Urinary retention
- Tachycardia
- Hallucinations
- Heat stroke
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Anaphylaxis
- Agranulocytosis
- Hepatitis
- Pancreatitis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Anticholinergics | Moderate | Increased anticholinergic side effects |
| CNS depressants | Moderate | Enhanced sedation |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Anticholinergics
- Amantadine
- Haloperidol
- Phenothiazines
- Tricyclic antidepressants
โก Moderate Interactions
- Antacids
- Antidiarrheals
- Ketoconazole
- Metoclopramide
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Cimetidine
- Ranitidine
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Increased CNS depression
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity, glaucoma, obstructive uropathy, myasthenia gravis, gastrointestinal obstruction, severe ulcerative colitis, reflux esophagitis
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Monitor for anticholinergic side effects, bowel sounds, abdominal distension
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Caution; dicyclomine may suppress lactation
๐ Overdose Management
Gastric lavage, activated charcoal, supportive measures; physostigmine for severe anticholinergic symptoms
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if near next dose; do not double dose