Meftal-Spas Suspension

Meftal Spas Suspension is used to relieve abdominal cramps and to relieve indigestion and gas. It contains a combination of dicycloverine and simethicone as its active ingredient. Dicycloverine is an antispasmodic medicine while simethicone is an antifoaming agent.

Inform your doctor about any other medicines you are taking along with it. Dizziness, increased thirst, dryness of the mouth, tiredness, blurred vision, constipation, lack of appetite, headache, rashes and difficulty in passing urine are the common side effects your child may experience.

Dosage

Overdose

If you think you have given too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed giving any dose of this medicine, give it as soon as you remember. If it’s time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not give a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one to your child.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• Dicycloverine, being an anticholinergic antispasmodic medicine, blocks the effects of certain chemicals and relaxes the muscles of the gastrointestinal tract. Thus, it improves the cramping pain of the stomach.
• Simethicone, being an antifoaming agent, breaks the bubbles of gas in the stomach to eliminate gas and improves digestion and swollen stomach.

Directions for Use

• Give this medicine as instructed by your doctor.
• Shake well before use.
• Use a measuring cup, spoon, or dropper for the exact quantity.
• Do not consume it directly from the bottle.

Precautions and Warnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• Your child has glaucoma (an eye condition that involves increased pressure of the eyes and poor vision).
• Your child has an enlarged prostate gland (symptoms like difficulty in passing urine, frequent urge to go for urination).
• Your child has a hiatus hernia (a stomach condition with symptoms like acid and food regurgitation and heartburn).
• Meftal Spas Suspension should not be used in babies under 6 months of age.

Contraindications

If your child is allergic to dicycloverine, simethicone or any other ingredients of Meftal Spas Suspension.

Side effects

• Dizziness
• Increased thirst
• Dry mouth
• Tiredness
• Blurred vision
• Constipation
• Lack of appetite
• Headache
• Rashes

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Meftal Spas Suspension works, or Meftal Spas Suspension itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines given at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently giving or might give to avoid any possible interaction.

Storage and disposal

• Store at 20°-25°C, in a cool dry place.
• Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.
• Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

In what conditions I should not give the Meftal Spas Suspension?

Do not give this medicine if your child is allergic to this Suspension, pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should not use this Suspension in babies under 6 months of age.

Can I give the Meftal Spas Suspension with food?

Do not give this medicine with a meal. You can give it before or after a meal. Have at least a 30-45 minutes gap between the medicine and food ingive.

Can I give the Meftal Spas Suspension without a doctor's advice?

No, do not give Meftal Spas Suspension to your child without consulting or discussing with your child doctor. As it may increase the risk of side effect and other undesired effects.