avispas 20mg/500mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is avispas 20mg/500mg tablet used for?
Abdospas 20mg/500mg Tablet (Dicyclomine + Paracetamol) is used to treat GASTRO INTESTINAL. It contains Dicyclomine (20mg) + Paracetamol (500mg), which Dicyclomine: Anticholinergic, relaxes smooth muscle; Paracetamol: COX inhibition. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Dicyclomine + Paracetamol
- Manufacturer: Bhavishya Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ avispas 20mg/500mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Irritable bowel syndrome, abdominal cramps, pain and spasm
Off-label uses: Dysmenorrhea, Renal colic
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Dicyclomine + Paracetamol |
| Brand Name | Abdospas 20mg/500mg Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Bhavishya Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| Action Class | Antispasmodic and Analgesic Combination |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Dicyclomine: Anticholinergic, relaxes smooth muscle; Paracetamol: COX inhibition in CNS, antipyretic
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take avispas 20mg/500mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of avispas 20mg/500mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Dry mouth
- Drowsiness
- Nausea
- Constipation
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Hepatotoxicity
- Severe allergic reaction
- Urinary retention
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Blood dyscrasias
- Pancreatitis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| MAOIs | Major | Increased anticholinergic effects |
| Alcohol | Major | Increased hepatotoxicity risk |
| Warfarin | Moderate | Increased INR with high dose Paracetamol |
๐จ Major Interactions
- MAOIs
- Anticholinergics
- Alcohol
โก Moderate Interactions
- CNS depressants
- Anticoagulants
- Metoclopramide
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Cholestyramine
- Oral contraceptives
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Food may delay absorption
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Increased hepatotoxicity risk with Paracetamol
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity, glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, severe liver disease, GI obstruction
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Liver function, renal function, anticholinergic side effects
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Caution; excreted in breast milk
๐ Overdose Management
Activated charcoal, N-acetylcysteine for Paracetamol overdose; supportive care for anticholinergic effects
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if near next dose; do not double