DICYCLOMINE+DICLOFENAC is a combination drug primarily used to treat Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and abdominal cramps occurring due to dysmenorrhea (painful irregular periods). Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic disease that affects the large intestine and will require to manage long term. Signs and symptoms involve abdominal pain, cramping, gas, bloating and constipation or diarrhoea, or both. Dysmenorrhea (Menstrual cramps) is throbbing, aching pain and cramps occurring in your lower belly just before and during your period.
DICYCLOMINE+DICLOFENAC is composed of two medicines: Dicyclomine (antispasmodic) and Diclofenac (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) which relieves abdominal pain and cramps. In this combination, Dicyclomine helps to relax the muscles in the stomach and gut (intestine), thus preventing sudden muscle contractions (spasms), relieving cramps, bloating, pain and discomfort. Diclofenac works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that lead to inflammation (swelling) and abdominal pain. Together, they effectively reduce pain.
DICYCLOMINE+DICLOFENAC should be taken as advised by your doctor. Do not chew or crush the medicine. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, loss of appetite, sleepiness, dryness in the mouth, weakness, dizziness, nervousness, heartburn, and blurred vision. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and subside over time. However, consult your doctor if the side effects are persistent for a longer duration.
Taking more than the daily prescribed dose of DICYCLOMINE+DICLOFENAC may cause liver damage or allergic reactions like swelling of the mouth, face, throat, difficulty in breathing, skin rash or itching. Gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcer formation is commonly observed during treatment with DICYCLOMINE+DICLOFENAC. Before taking DICYCLOMINE+DICLOFENAC, inform your doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure and asthma. DICYCLOMINE+DICLOFENAC is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding mothers due to serious side effects.
DICYCLOMINE+DICLOFENAC is a combination drug primarily used to treat Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and abdominal cramps occurring due to dysmenorrhea (painful irregular periods). DICYCLOMINE+DICLOFENAC is composed of two medicines: Dicyclomine (antispasmodic) and Diclofenac (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory disease/ pain killer) which relieves abdominal pain and cramps. It prevents sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thus, relieving cramps, bloating, pain and discomfort.
Drug Interactions: DICYCLOMINE+DICLOFENAC interacts with other pain relievers (e.g., ketorolac, pentazocine, paracetamol), anticancer medications (e.g., methotrexate, altretamine, busulfan), a blood thinner (e.g., apixaban), medicines for joint swelling (e.g., celecoxib), medicines for lowering blood pressure (e.g., ramipril), and urinary alkalinizer (e.g., potassium citrate)
Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid consuming alcohol during treatment with DICYCLOMINE+DICLOFENAC to avoid unpleasant side effects.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Patients suffering from liver disease, bleeding disorder, myasthenia gravis, asthma, gastrointestinal toxicity, high blood pressure, or alcoholism should avoid taking DICYCLOMINE+DICLOFENAC due to a severe interaction
Consumption of alcohol should be avoided during treatment with DICYCLOMINE+DICLOFENAC as it contains diclofenac which causes unpleasant side-effects like gastric bleeding.
DICYCLOMINE+DICLOFENAC should not be used during pregnancy as DICYCLOMINE+DICLOFENAC contains diclofenac which causes serious heart and kidney disease in the unborn baby.
DICYCLOMINE+DICLOFENAC passes into breast milk. Hence, it is not recommended for use in breastfeeding mothers due to undesirable side effects to the newborn infants.
DICYCLOMINE+DICLOFENAC may cause dizziness, drowsiness and visual disturbances, which may affect their ability to drive or operate machinery. Hence avoid driving or operating machinery after taking DICYCLOMINE+DICLOFENAC.
Caution should be exercised during treatment with DICYCLOMINE+DICLOFENAC, if you have any history of Liver diseases/conditions. Dose adjustment may be done by your physician depending on your LFT tests.
Caution should be exercised during treatment with DICYCLOMINE+DICLOFENAC, if you have any history of kidney diseases/conditions. Dose adjustment may be done by your physician depending on your RFT tests.
DICYCLOMINE+DICLOFENAC is not to be used in children below 12 years of age as the safety and efficacy for DICYCLOMINE+DICLOFENAC is not established
Your doctor may advice regular hemoglobin check, as long term use of DICYCLOMINE+DICLOFENAC may cause anemia.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): It is a chronic disease that affects the large intestine and will require to manage long term. Signs and symptoms involve abdominal pain, cramping, gas, bloating and constipation or diarrhoea, or both. Few people can control their symptoms by managing lifestyle, diet and stress. More-severe symptoms can be treated with counselling and medication.
Dysmenorrhea (Menstrual cramps): It is a condition that causes throbbing and aching cramps and pain in your lower belly or abdomen just before and during your period.