Spasmolit: functions, dosage, side effects, how to use it

Use

What is spasmolite used for?

Spasmolit is a brand of oral medicine in the form of tablets. This drug contains hyoscine butylbromide or scopolamide, which is an antispasmodic drug that works to help relax muscles.

Spasmolites are useful for preventing digestive problems such as nausea and vomiting, usually caused by motion sickness or administering anesthesia during surgery. However, this drug can also be used to treat disorders or problems that occur in the stomach or intestines, including muscle cramps and conditions similar to Parkinson's disease.

These drugs include prescription drugs. This means that this drug can only be obtained at the pharmacy if you include a prescription from your doctor.

How to use spasmolite?

The following are some of the ways to use spasmolites, including:

• Follow all directions given by the doctor through the prescription note. Do not use this medication in a dose that is smaller or larger than that prescribed or for longer than the time recommended by your doctor.
• This medicine can be used both before and after meals.
• After taking this drug, help by drinking a glass of water.
• If you are about to use this drug to treat a condition similar to Parkinson's, do not stop using this drug suddenly.

How are spasmolites stored?

If you want to use this drug, it's good to learn how to store this drug properly, as follows.

• Store this medication at room temperature. Do not store it in places that are too cold or too hot.
• Do not store this medication in a humid place such as the bathroom.
• Keep this medication away from exposure to sunlight or direct light.
• Do not store and let them freeze in the freezer.
• This medication is available in several other brands. Different brands may have different storage methods.
• Keep this medication out of reach of children and pets.

Furthermore, if you are no longer using this medicine, or if the medicine has expired, discard this medicine according to the procedure for disposing of the medicine.

For example, do not dispose of this medication in drains including toilets. Do not also mix this drug with other household waste because it can damage environmental health.

If you do not know how to store medicines correctly, ask your pharmacist or staff from your local waste disposal agency about how to store the correct medicine.

Dose

The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.

What is the dosage for spasmolite for adults?

Adult dosage to treat symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

• Initial dose: one tablet taken three times a day

Adult dosage to treat other conditions

• Usual dosage: 2 tablets taken 4 times a day

What is the dose of spasmolite for children?

Children's dosage for stomach cramps and other conditions

• Dosage for children 6-12 years of age: one tablet is taken three times a day
• This medicine is not recommended for children under 6 years of age

In what dosage is spasmolite available?

Spasmolit is available in tablets, 10 mg.

Side effects

What are the possible side effects of using spasmolit?

As with drug use in general, using spasmolit also has a risk of side effects. Side effects that may occur if using this drug are:

• Difficulty or even unable to urinate at all
• Heart beating fast
• Paranoid and absent-minded
• It's hard to swallow

If you experience any of the above side effects, tell your doctor immediately. Meanwhile, there are also health conditions that are milder but more likely to occur as a risk of side effects, such as:

• Dry mouth
• Increased thirst
• Dry skin
• Constipation
• Difficulty urinating
• Sleepy
• Can't rest
• The vision is blurry, the pupil shrinks, and the eye becomes more sensitive to light exposure

However, the side effects mentioned above will go away with time. It's just that, if the condition gets worse or doesn't get better soon, tell your doctor.

Precautions & Warnings

What should be known before using spasmolite?

Before using this drug, there are a number of things you should know. Among them:

• Do not use this medication if you have an allergy to spasmolite, or its main active ingredient such as hyoscine butylbromide. Also do not use this drug if you are allergic to similar drugs such as hyoscyamine and methscopolamine.
• Do not use this medication if you have angle-limited glaucoma, chronic breathing problems, cannot pass urine, or have blockages in your intestines.
• Tell your doctor about any health conditions you have or are currently experiencing, especially glaucoma, enlarged prostate, liver and kidney disorders, high blood pressure, hyperthyroidism, asthma, and many more.
• Do not give this medicine to children under 6 months of age.

Is spasmolit safe for use by pregnant and lactating women?

It is still not known with certainty whether this drug has a negative impact on pregnant women and nursing mothers. However, this drug got inside pregnancy risk category C according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or equivalent to the Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM) in Indonesia. The following references the pregnancy risk categories according to the FDA:

• A = No risk,
• B = not at risk in several studies,
• C = May be risky,
• D = There is positive evidence of risk,
• X = Contraindicated,
• N = Unknown

Interaction

What drugs may interact with spasmolites?

Drug interactions may occur if you take spasmolit together with other medicines. The interactions that occur can increase the risk of drug side effects and change the way the drug works in the body. However, this interaction may also be the best treatment alternative for your condition.

There are several types of drugs that may interact with spasmolites, including:

• atropine
• Benadryl (diphenhydramine)
• Dramamine (dimenhydrinate)
• meclizine
• Norco (acetaminophen / hydrocodone)
• oxycodone
• Phenergan (promethazine)
• Reglan (metoclopramide)
• Tylenol

Therefore, tell all the types of medicines you use, from prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs, multivitamins, dietary supplements, to herbal products. That way, your doctor can help you avoid unwanted interactions.

What foods and alcohol can interact with spasmolites?

Not only drugs, interactions can also occur with food. If there is an interaction, there may be an increased risk of side effects from using this drug. In addition, the way the drug works may also change when it is used.

When using this medicine, you should reduce your use of alcohol because it can increase the risk of side effects from using this drug.

What health conditions might interact with spasmolites?

The health conditions in your body may also interact with the use of spasmolites. Tell your doctor about any health conditions you have so the doctor can determine whether this drug is safe or not for you to use.

The following are some of the health conditions that may interact with spasmolites, including:

• Glaucoma
• Myasthenia gravis, which is a rare condition of muscle weakness
• Tachycardia, a cardiovascular disease
• High blood pressure
• Diarrhea
• Fever

Overdose

What should I do in an emergency or overdose?

In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (112) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.

What should I do if I miss a dose?

If you forget to take a dose of medicine, take the missed dose immediately. However, when the time shows you to take the next dose, forget about the missed dose and take the next dose as per your usual schedule. Don't double the dose.

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