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Duspatalin drug has effects on the gastrointestinal tract, helping to relieve symptoms such as gastrointestinal muscle spasms, irritable bowel syndrome. To use Duspatalin safely and effectively, you should know its uses and note when taking it.1. What is Duspatalin?
Duspatalin has the main active ingredient Mebeverine hydrochloride 200mg, belongs to the group of drugs acting on the gastrointestinal tract. Mebeverine is an antispasmodic drug that acts directly on the smooth muscle of the stomach and intestines without affecting the normal motility of the gastrointestinal smooth muscle. The drug acts on various mechanisms such as reducing the permeability of ion channels, blocking the reabsorption of noradrenaline and altering water absorption. Through these mechanisms Mebeverine exerts an antispasmodic effect, resulting in normal intestinal motility without reducing gastrointestinal tone.Duspatalin drugs have the following forms and strengths:
Duspatalin 200mg: Slow-release capsules with content of 200 mg; Duspatalin medicine 135mg: Tablets strength 135mg.
2. Uses of Duspatalin
The drug is used to help reduce spasms of gastrointestinal smooth muscle and is indicated for treatment in the following cases.
Irritable bowel syndrome causing pain and discomfort in the abdomen; Spastic colitis; Constipation due to smooth muscle spasm; Gastrointestinal spasms secondary to physical disease; The drug relieves symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, flatulence ... Some contraindications to taking the drug include:
In case of allergic reaction to any ingredient of the drug; Not recommended for children under 3 years of age. Clinical data are not available for this age group.
3. Usage and dosage of Duspatalin
How to use Duspatalin:
The drug is made in the form of tablets, should be taken directly with filtered water. Swallow the tablet whole with plenty of water and should not be chewed, broken or crushed. Duspatalin drug dosage:
The drug is used for adults and children over 10 years old. With the usual dose is 1 tablet of 200mg, twice a day morning and evening. For children from 3 to 10 years old: Do not use 200mg tablets, because of the high content of active ingredients, use only 135mg tablets. 4. Precautions when taking Duspatalin Like other drugs, Duspatalin can cause side effects such as skin rashes, allergic reactions. Although allergic reactions are rare but very dangerous, so when you have symptoms such as itchy throat, difficulty breathing, swelling of the face... should stop taking the drug and go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment. time; If there is a history of allergy to the drug's ingredients or to any other agent, the doctor should be informed; If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the scheduled time. Note that do not take twice the prescribed dose; In case of overdose can cause central nervous system irritation. Currently, there is no specific antidote for overdose, for treatment it is possible to carry out gastric lavage and symptomatic treatment if any; For pregnant and lactating women, there are currently no safety data on these two subjects. Therefore, do not use the drug if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; Do not take Duspatalin with alcohol; Store the medicine at a temperature below 30 degrees C and above 5 degrees C, away from direct light; Inform your doctor about any medications, vitamins, and dietary supplements you are using. Above is some information about Duspatalin drug. When using the drug, if you have any questions, you should consult your doctor or pharmacist. The drug can cause serious (although rare) side effects that are life-threatening, so people with allergies should be very careful when using it.
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