Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet
Product introduction
Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of abdominal pain. It works effectively to reduce abdominal pain and cramps by relaxing the muscles of the stomach and gut. It also blocks certain chemical messengers that cause pain and fever.
Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet is taken with or without 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 constipation, dryness in mouth, blurred vision and fast heart rate. 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.
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.
Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet is taken with or without 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 constipation, dryness in mouth, blurred vision and fast heart rate. 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.
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.
Uses of Betaspas Tablet
Benefits of Betaspas Tablet
In Abdominal cramp
Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet effectively relieves sudden muscle spasms or contractions in the stomach and intestine (gut), thereby relaxing the muscles and improving movement of food. This helps to treat abdominal cramps, as well as abdominal pain (or stomach pain), bloating and discomfort. Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated. Eventually, it will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
Side effects of Betaspas 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 Betaspas
- Constipation
- Dryness in mouth
- Blurred vision
- Slow heart rate
How to use Betaspas 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. Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Betaspas Tablet works
Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Hyoscine butylbromide and Paracetamol, which relieves abdominal pain and cramps. Hyoscine butylbromide is an anti-cholinergic which works by relaxing the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thereby relieving cramps, pain, bloating, and discomfort. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, the use of Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
However, the use of Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
What if you forget to take Betaspas Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Betaspas 10mg/500mg 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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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet to relieve abdominal pain and cramps.
- Drink 6 to 8 full glasses of water daily to help prevent constipation while you are taking this medicine. Do not use a stool softener (laxative) without first asking your doctor.
- Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
- Do not take Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet at least 2 hours before or after taking other medicines as it may interact with other medicines.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. Can the use of Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet cause constipation?
Yes, the use of Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet can cause constipation. While using Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet, eat high-fiber foods like vegetables, fruits and cereals. Also, drink plenty of water and engage in regular exercises like swimming, jogging or taking a short walk. Talk to your doctor about taking some medicines to treat constipation if it persists for a long time.
Q. Can the use of Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet cause dry mouth?
Yes, the use of Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet can cause dry mouth. If you experience dry mouth, drink plenty of water. Take regular sips during the day and keep some water by your bed at night.
Q. Can the use of Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet cause damage to the liver?
Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet contains paracetamol. This medicine is known to harm the liver especially in the doses above the recommended level. Use of this medicine should preferably be avoided in patients with underlying liver disease. Contact your doctor immediately If you notice any early signs and symptoms of liver damage. These symptoms may include fever, rash, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, stomach pain, dark urine, yellow skin or eyes and abnormal liver enzymes.
Q. Can I drink alcohol while taking Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet?
No, avoid drinking alcohol while taking Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet. Drinking alcohol will increase the risk of liver damage caused by Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet.
Q. Will a higher than the recommended dose of Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet be more effective?
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having serious side effects and toxicity. If the recommended doses do not relieve your symptoms or there is an increased severity of your symptoms, please consult your doctor.
Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet?
Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
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