Spasmelan 10 mg/40 mg Drop helps treat stomach pain, bloating, and abdominal cramps caused due to acidity, gas, infections, or diseases of the gastrointestinal tract in children. It works by relaxing the muscles of the gut and absorbing extra gas. Spasmelan 10 mg/40 mg Drop also helps control the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.

Spasmelan 10 mg/40 mg Drop is a combination of anticholinergic-antispasmodic and anti-foaming agent.

Uses of Spasmelan 10 mg/40 mg Drop in children

Treatment of Irritable bowel syndrome

Benefits of Spasmelan 10 mg/40 mg Drop for your child

In Treatment of Irritable bowel syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory disease of the large intestine (colon) that usually needs long-term management. This can lead to bleeding, frequent diarrhea, bloating, flatulence, cramps, and stomach pain. Spasmelan 10 mg/40 mg Drop relaxes the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine) and relieves these symptoms effectively. Usually, it is used as an add-on medicine along with other medicines which are given for the management of your child’s condition. Continue giving it to your child for as long as the doctor may advise you to.

Side effects of Spasmelan 10 mg/40 mg Drop in children

Spasmelan 10 mg/40 mg Drop does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Common side effects of Spasmelan

Nausea
Vomiting
Blurred vision
Drowsiness
Nervousness
Constipation
Diarrhea
Burping
Loss of appetite

How can I give Spasmelan 10 mg/40 mg Drop to my child?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Spasmelan 10 mg/40 mg Drop may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Spasmelan Drop works

Spasmelan 10 mg/40 mg Drop is a mixture of two active medicines Dicyclomine, an antispasmodic agent, and Dimethicone, an antifoaming medicine. Dicyclomine works by relaxing the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thereby relieving abdominal cramps and pain. Whereas, the antifoaming medicine disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas.

Safety advice

Kidney

CAUTION

Spasmelan 10 mg/40 mg Drop should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Spasmelan 10 mg/40 mg Drop may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, Spasmelan 10 mg/40 mg Drop is relatively safe to use in mild to moderate kidney disease. Discuss with your child’s doctor thoroughly before giving this medicine to your child.

Liver

CAUTION

Spasmelan 10 mg/40 mg Drop should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Spasmelan 10 mg/40 mg Drop may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, Spasmelan 10 mg/40 mg Drop is relatively safe to use in mild to moderate liver disease. Discuss with your child’s doctor thoroughly before giving this medicine to your child.

What if I forget to give Spasmelan 10 mg/40 mg Drop to my child?

Do not panic. Give your child the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost the time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.

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Quick tips

Give your child a diet that is rich in fiber and low in fermentable sugars.
Avoid giving gas-producing foods to your child such as beans, onions, carrots, raisins, and bananas.
Encourage your child to exercise daily as it has potential benefits in constipation and in improving overall wellbeing.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Patient concerns

Restless leg syndrome with irritable bowel syndrome

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

take cobadex czs once daily for 1 monthevion 400 mg once daily for 1 month

Irritable bowel syndrome with gum motions

Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari

Ayurveda

Take bilbadi churan 1 spoon twice , stop IBS tablet 2 tablet twice with waterKutajarisht 20 ml twice after meal

FAQs

My child is having abdominal pain associated with nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light. Is Spasmelan 10 mg/40 mg Drop safe in such a case?

The above-mentioned symptoms may indicate abdominal migraine which is characterized by recurrent episodes of dull and moderate to severe intensity abdominal pain for at least six months. It typically occurs in midline or is poorly localized. Abdominal pain is associated with additional features including anorexia, nausea, vomiting, headache, photophobia, and pallor. Do rule out such types of pain before giving Spasmelan 10 mg/40 mg Drop.

What all tests do my child need to undergo if he has abdominal pain?

The doctor may advise abdominal ultrasound for routine examination. In serious abdominal conditions, endoscopy and esophageal pH may also be monitored.

In which all diseases should Spasmelan 10 mg/40 mg Drop be avoided?

Avoid giving Spasmelan 10 mg/40 mg Drop in obstructive and inflammatory diseases of the digestive tract. These problems may include heartburn, unstable cardiovascular diseases, obstructive uropathy, glaucoma, muscle weakness disorder, liver impairment, hyperthyroidism, neuropathy, and kidney impairment.

Can other medicines be given at the same time as Spasmelan 10 mg/40 mg Drop?

Spasmelan 10 mg/40 mg Drop can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Spasmelan 10 mg/40 mg Drop. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

How should Spasmelan 10 mg/40 mg Drop be stored?

Spasmelan 10 mg/40 mg Drop should be stored at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Also, keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.

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References

University of Michigan: C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. Dicyclomine. [Accessed 29 Jan. 2021] (online) Available from:
Pediatric Oncall. Dimethicone. [Accessed 05 Feb. 2021] (online) Available from:

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