Aciful SPAS Suspension is a combination medicine used to relieve muscle cramps and pain associated with menstruation in women. It may also be used to relieve mild to moderate pain associated with spasm of the intestine, gall duct, urinary tract, Spasmodic Dysmenorrhoea, Smooth Muscle Spasm etc in adult patients.
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Aciful SPAS Suspension is to be taken with food.
This will help to avoid stomach upset.
Aciful SPAS Suspension is a combination of two medicines: Dicyclomine and Mefenamic Acid. Dicyclomine is an anticholinergic which works by relaxing the muscles in the stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thereby relieving cramps, pain, bloating, and discomfort. Mefenamic Acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause abdominal pain and inflammation (swelling). Together, they relieve menstrual cramps and colicky pain.
It is advisable to take Aciful SPAS with food or immediately after food since this medicine may cause stomach upset.
No, Aciful SPAS does not have any effect on menstrual bleeding, neither the amount nor duration of bleeding. It does not affect the menstrual cycle.
Aciful SPAS should be taken for the shortest possible time as prescribed by the doctor.
Yes, you should try to avoid driving after taking the medicine since Aciful SPAS may cause sleepiness, drowsiness or visual disturbances.
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Aciful SPAS Suspension is probably safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the fetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.
Aciful SPAS Suspension is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby. Avoid prolonged use of Aciful SPAS Suspension , since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Not relevant, as Aciful SPAS Suspension is intended for use in hospitalized patients.
There is limited information available on the use of Aciful SPAS Suspension in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
There is limited information available on the use of Aciful SPAS Suspension in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.