Epidosin Solution For Injection

Epidosin injection is used in treating pain due to muscle spasms or periods. It is also used in the urinary tract and bile stone colic. This medicine is also used for the opening of the cervix in the first stage of labour.

Epidosin injection contains valethamate as its active ingredient. This medicine will be given to you in a hospital or clinic by a doctor or nurse as an injection. You should avoid self-injecting.

Before using this injection, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history.

Dosage

Overdose

Epidosin injection will be given to you by a doctor or nurse. Therefore, it is less likely that you may get an overdose of this medicine. If you experience any other symptoms right after taking this injection, seek urgent medical help.

Missed a Dose

You will be monitored by the doctor or nurse as to when the Epidosin injection should be given to you. It is unlikely that the dose will be missed. However, if you think your doctor or nurse might have missed a dose, inform them.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Valethamate in Epidosin injection works by inhibiting the action of a chemical substance in the body called acetylcholine. This leads to the relaxation of smooth muscles of the intestines and cervix, thus providing relief.

Directions for Use

• Epidosin injection will be given to you in the hospital by your doctor or nurse. Do not self-inject this medicine.
• Follow any instructions suggested by the doctor or nurse during the procedure or for aftercare.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take the Epidosin injection during pregnancy?

Please consult your doctor before using the Epidosin injection during pregnancy as there is limited information about its safety in pregnant women.

Breast Feeding

Can I take the Epidosin injection while breastfeeding?

Please consult your doctor before using the Epidosin injection while breastfeeding as there is limited safety data available.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed the Epidosin injection?

You may experience blurring of vision as a side effect after receiving the Epidosin injection. Hence, it is advised to avoid driving if you experience any such side effects.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with the Epidosin injection?

Although there is no known interaction between alcohol and the Epidosin injection, it is essential to consult your physician if you have a habit of consuming alcohol regularly.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have a pre-existing health condition such as problems with your heart, liver or kidneys.
• You suffer from any eye condition.
• You have intestine problems.
• You develop an allergic reaction after using the Epidosin injection.
• You are pregnant, think you may be or are planning a pregnancy.
• You are breastfeeding.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to valethamate or any other ingredients of the Epidosin injection.
• If you have problems with your liver or kidneys.
• If you have glaucoma.
• If you have any intestinal blockage or obstruction.
• If you suffer from a condition called Pyloric stenosis, wherein the opening between the stomach and small intestine thickens.
• If you have ulcerative colitis (a condition that causes inflammation in the digestive tract).

Side effects

• Dry mouth
• Flushing of face
• Constipation
• Difficulty in swallowing
• Difficulty in passing urine
• Rapid heartbeats
• Blurred vision
• Glaucoma (increased pressure within the eyeball)

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way the Epidosin injection works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Especially, if you are taking any other medicines like atropine, belladonna, dicyclomine, loperamide, promethazine.

Storage and disposal

• Store Epidosin injection under the conditions mentioned on the pack.
• Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the use of Epidosin injection?

• Epidosin injection is a smooth muscle relaxant and is used to manage pain related to muscle spasms and menstruation (painful periods). It is also used in the urinary tract and bile stone colic.
• It is also used for cervical dilatation (opening of the cervix) in the first stage of labour.

What should be discussed with my healthcare professional before I start the treatment with Epidosin inj?

• Inform the doctor about your detailed medical & surgical history.
• Inform your doctor if you have heart, liver or kidney disease or have fits.
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning to have a baby.
• Epidosin injection may interact with other medicines, hence, inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines including supplements or herbal products. Also, inform your doctor if you are stopping any medicine.

What does Epidosin injection contain?

Epidosin injection contains Valethamate as its main component.

What is the action of inj Epidosin?

Valethamate in Epidosin injection works by inhibiting the action of a chemical substance in the body called acetylcholine. This leads to the relaxation of smooth muscles of the intestines and cervix, thus providing relief.

How do you use Epidosin injection?

Epidosin injection will be given to you in a hospital or clinic by a doctor or nurse as an injection. You should avoid self-injecting.