NT Spas 20 mg/500 mg Injection
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Product introduction
NT Spas 20 mg/500 mg Injection 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.
NT Spas 20 mg/500 mg Injection is given by your doctor or nurse. 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 nausea, dryness in mouth, blurred vision, weakness, and nervousness. 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 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 sleepiness.
Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
NT Spas 20 mg/500 mg Injection is given by your doctor or nurse. 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 nausea, dryness in mouth, blurred vision, weakness, and nervousness. 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 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 sleepiness.
Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Uses of NT Spas Injection
Benefits of NT Spas Injection
In Treatment of Abdominal pain
NT Spas 20 mg/500 mg Injection effectively relieves sudden muscle spasms or contractions in the stomach and intestine (gut), thereby relaxing the muscles and improving the movement of food. It also blocks chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain sensation. This helps to treat abdominal pain (or stomach pain) as well as cramps, bloating, and discomfort. Take NT Spas 20 mg/500 mg Injection as prescribed to get maximum benefit. Eventually, it will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a more active and better quality of life.
Side effects of NT Spas Injection
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 NT Spas
- Nausea
- Dryness in mouth
- Blurred vision
- Sleepiness
- Weakness
- Nervousness
How to use NT Spas Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How NT Spas Injection works
NT Spas 20 mg/500 mg Injection is a combination of two medicines: dicyclomine and paracetamol, which relieves abdominal pain and cramps. Dicyclomine is an anti-cholinergic which relaxes the muscles in the 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 NT Spas 20 mg/500 mg Injection.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
NT Spas 20 mg/500 mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
NT Spas 20 mg/500 mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether NT Spas 20 mg/500 mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
NT Spas 20 mg/500 mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of NT Spas 20 mg/500 mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
NT Spas 20 mg/500 mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of NT Spas 20 mg/500 mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, the use of NT Spas 20 mg/500 mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
However, the use of NT Spas 20 mg/500 mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
What if you forget to take NT Spas Injection?
If you miss a dose of NT Spas 20 mg/500 mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- NT Spas 20 mg/500 mg Injection helps relieve stomach pain.
- If you get diarrhea while taking this medicine you should stop taking it and consult your doctor.
- Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
- It may cause dizziness, drowsiness or visual disturbances. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as it can cause excessive drowsiness and increase your risk of stomach problems.
- Do not take it with any other medicine containing paracetamol (drugs for pain/fever or cough-and-cold) without asking your doctor first.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is NT Spas 20 mg/500 mg Injection?
NT Spas 20 mg/500 mg Injection is a combination of two medicines: Dicyclomine and Paracetamol. This medication helps in relieving stomach pain. It works by relaxing the muscles of the stomach and intestine by decreasing the levels of chemical substances in the body that cause pain.
Is it safe to use NT Spas 20 mg/500 mg Injection?
NT Spas 20 mg/500 mg Injection is safe for most of the patients. However, in some patients it may cause some unwanted common side effects like nausea, dryness of mouth, blurred vision, sleepiness, weakness and nervousness. If you experience any persistent problem while taking this medication, inform your doctor as soon as possible.
Can the use of NT Spas 20 mg/500 mg Injection cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of NT Spas 20 mg/500 mg Injection can cause diarrhea. In case of diarrhea, drink plenty of water or other fluids by taking small frequent sips. Also, avoid taking fatty or fried foods along with this medication. Talk to your doctor if diarrhea persists and you notice signs of dehydration, like less urination with dark colored and strong-smelling urine. Do not take any other medicine without speaking to your doctor.
Can the use of NT Spas 20 mg/500 mg Injection cause dry mouth?
Yes, the use of NT Spas 20 mg/500 mg Injection can cause dry mouth. If you experience dry mouth, drink plenty of water. Take regular sips of water during the day and keep some by your bed at night. You may use lip balm if your lips are also dry. Try to avoid foods that are acidic (like lemons), spicy and salty.
Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of NT Spas 20 mg/500 mg Injection?
The use of NT Spas 20 mg/500 mg Injection is considered to be harmful for patients with known allergy to any of the components or excipients of this medicine. It should be used carefully in patients with alcohol dependency or with underlying kidney or liver damage.
Can the use of NT Spas 20 mg/500 mg Injection cause damage to liver?
NT Spas 20 mg/500 mg Injection is usually safe to use in the dose as recommended by the doctor. However, an overdose of NT Spas 20 mg/500 mg Injection can cause damage to the liver. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine, as it may further increase the risk of liver damage. Use of this medicine is not recommended in patients with the severe liver disease.
What are the instructions for storage and disposal of NT Spas 20 mg/500 mg Injection?
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack 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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Country of origin: India
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