Product introduction
Antica 20 mg/100 mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of abdominal pain. It works effectively to reduce abdominal pain, bloating, discomfort and cramps by relaxing the muscles of the stomach and gut. It also blocks certain chemical messengers that cause pain and fever.
Antica 20 mg/100 mg Tablet is taken with food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, dryness in mouth, weakness, nervousness, blurred vision, and increased liver enzymes. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your dizziness.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
Note: As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Antica 20 mg/100 mg Tablet is banned for children under 12 years of age.
Side effects of Antica Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Antica
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dryness in mouth
- Sleepiness
- Weakness
- Nervousness
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision
- Increased liver enzymes
How to use Antica Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Antica 20 mg/100 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Antica Tablet works
Antica 20 mg/100 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: dicyclomine and nimesulide which relieve abdominal pain. Dicyclomine is an anticholinergic which works by relaxing the muscles in the stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms). By doing this, it relieves cramps, pain, bloating, and discomfort. Nimesulide is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Safety advice
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Antica 20 mg/100 mg Tablet.
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Antica 20 mg/100 mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Antica 20 mg/100 mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
DrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Antica 20 mg/100 mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Antica 20 mg/100 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Antica 20 mg/100 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Antica 20 mg/100 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Antica 20 mg/100 mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Antica Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Antica 20 mg/100 mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Antica 20 mg/100 mg Tablet
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Quick tips
- Antica 20 mg/100 mg Tablet is used to give relief from abdominal pain.
- Antica 20 mg/100 mg Tablet should be taken with, or straight after, a meal or snack. This helps to reduce the risk of stomach upset.
- Stick to simple meals and avoid spicy rich food in order to avoid feeling sick (nausea).
- Drink plenty of water while taking Antica 20 mg/100 mg Tablet in case you experience diarrhea as its side-effect.
- Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
- If you develop any new symptoms, or if your symptoms get worse, make an appointment to see your doctor for further advice.
Fact Box
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Patient concerns
Actually i am surffering from kidney stone and because kidney stone i am suffering from stomache and also i am having pain in bladder
Dr. Sunil Sekhri
Diabetology
Kidney stone cause sever abdominal pain. consult a Surgeon
Left abdominal pain from last 3 days.Especially when I take a large breath(inhale)
Dr. Sunil Sekhri
Diabetology
All abdominal pain patients need to be seen and treated in clinic
Hello , sir since this past december i am facing problems like headache ,eye pain , weakness and sometimes abdominal pain .i want to tell you that 7 months ago i joined gym and i started to eat 25 chapatis and 100 gms of roasted peanuts daily to gain weight and i also ate used protien powder for about a month so i cannot figure out which thing caused illness or i am just depressed
Dr. Sunil Sekhri
Diabetology
Abdominal pain could be because of excess diet. Other symptoms are non specific.
Excessive naussea during pregnancy (last period 19th august) and 1-2 vomit per day. Pain in middle of upper abdomen what to do to subside naussea and vomit for abdomen pain DIOVOL Forte plus syrup can be given?
Dr. Suman Rao
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Take antacid for abdominal pain. Med can be taken for vomiting. Consult your Gynae
I'm having stomach pain since the last few weeks. I also went to the doctor for a checkup and was diagnosed with enteritis and was given medication for some few days. I was fine then but after a week pain has started again. Please tell the right medication
Dr. Sfurti Mann
Internal Medicine
get ultrasound abdomen, LKT, KFT, amylase, lipase done to know the cause of pain. take tab meftal forte for abdominal spasmodic pain.
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