Anti Spas 10mg/250mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is anti spas 10mg/250mg tablet used for?
Anti Spas 10mg/250mg Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat abdominal pain and cramps due to conditions like irritable bowel syndrome. Dicyclomine relaxes intestinal muscles, while Mefenamic Acid reduces pain and inflammation. It works by blocking muscle contractions and inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis.
- Generic Name: Dicyclomine + Mefenamic Acid
- Manufacturer: Windlas Biotech Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ anti spas 10mg/250mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Treatment of abdominal cramps, dysmenorrhea, and other smooth muscle spasms associated with pain
Off-label uses: Renal colic, biliary colic, migraine (limited evidence)
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Dicyclomine + Mefenamic Acid |
| Brand Name | Almefkem Spas 10mg/250mg Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Windlas Biotech Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | PAIN ANALGESICS |
| Action Class | Antispasmodic + NSAID |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from moisture and light |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Dicyclomine: Antimuscarinic, relaxes smooth muscle; Mefenamic Acid: Inhibits COX-1 and COX-2, reducing prostaglandin synthesis
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take anti spas 10mg/250mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of anti spas 10mg/250mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Drowsiness
- Blurred vision
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- GI bleeding
- Peptic ulcer
- Renal failure
- Hepatotoxicity
- Anaphylaxis
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Seizures
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Blood dyscrasias
- Pancreatitis
- Interstitial nephritis
- Aseptic meningitis
- Photosensitivity
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Aspirin | Moderate | Increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding |
| Lithium | Moderate | Increased lithium levels and toxicity |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Aspirin
- Methotrexate
- Lithium
- ACE inhibitors
- Diuretics
- Anticoagulants
- Corticosteroids
โก Moderate Interactions
- Antihypertensives
- SSRIs
- Antidiabetic agents
- Digoxin
- Phenytoin
- Cyclosporine
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Antacids
- Cholestyramine
- Cimetidine
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Food may delay absorption; avoid alcohol
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Increased risk of GI bleeding and hepatotoxicity
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity, active GI bleeding, peptic ulcer disease, severe renal/hepatic impairment, history of asthma, third trimester pregnancy, children <6 months
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Renal function, hepatic function, CBC, signs of GI bleeding, blood pressure
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Use with caution; may pass into breast milk
๐ Overdose Management
Symptomatic and supportive; induce emesis or gastric lavage; monitor for CNS depression, seizures, arrhythmias
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose; do not double dose
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
โญ User Reviews
This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.
This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.
Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.