Sporadic 80mg/50mg 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, inflammation and fever.
Sporadic 80mg/50mg 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.
There is limited data on the side effects of Sporadic 80mg/50mg Tablet. Let your doctor know if you experience any symptoms that bother you or worsen while taking the medicine. They may be able to suggest ways to treat or manage the 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.
Sporadic 80mg/50mg Tablet effectively relieves sudden muscle spasms or contractions in the stomach and intestine (gut), thereby relaxing the muscles and improving 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 Sporadic 80mg/50mg Tablet 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 Sporadic 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 Sporadic
Limited data available
How to use Sporadic 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. Sporadic 80mg/50mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.
How Sporadic Tablet works
Sporadic 80mg/50mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Drotaverine and Diclofenac, which relieves abdominal pain and cramps. Drotaverine is an anti-spasmodic medicine which relieves contractions (spasms) associated with smooth muscles in the abdomen. Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause abdominal pain and inflammation (swelling).
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Sporadic 80mg/50mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sporadic 80mg/50mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Sporadic 80mg/50mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Sporadic 80mg/50mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. Sporadic 80mg/50mg Tablet may cause headaches, blurred vision, dizziness or drowsiness in some patients. This may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Sporadic 80mg/50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CAUTION
Sporadic 80mg/50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended in patients with liver disease if this medicine is to be taken for a long time.
What if you forget to take Sporadic Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Sporadic 80mg/50mg 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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Sporadic 80mg/50mg Tablet helps relieve abdominal pain and cramps.
Take it with food to avoid getting an upset stomach.
Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor.
It may cause dizziness, drowsiness or visual disturbances. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Sporadic 80mg/50mg Tablet as it can cause excessive drowsiness and increase your risk of stomach problems.
It may cause a drop in your blood pressure. Monitor your blood pressure regularly and rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Inform your doctor if you have severe kidney, liver, or heart disease.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
User feedback
What are you using Sporadic Tablet for?
Abdominal pai*
100%
*Abdominal pain
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
100%
What were the side-effects while using Sporadic 80mg/50mg Tablet?
Vomiting
33%
Dryness in mo*
33%
Stomach pain
33%
*Dryness in mouth
How do you take Sporadic Tablet?
Empty stomach
100%
FAQs
What is Sporadic 80mg/50mg Tablet used for?
Sporadic 80mg/50mg Tablet is used in the treatment of abdominal pain. It works effectively to reduce abdominal pain, discomfort, and cramps by relaxing the muscles of the stomach and gut. It also blocks certain chemical messengers that cause pain, inflammation, and fever.
Can I take Sporadic 80mg/50mg Tablet on an empty stomach?
Sporadic 80mg/50mg Tablet is best taken with food to reduce the risk of stomach irritation or upset.
Are there any serious side effects of Sporadic 80mg/50mg Tablet to watch for?
Although they are rare, serious side effects of Sporadic 80mg/50mg Tablet may include stomach ulcers, bleeding, allergic reactions, dizziness, and increased liver enzymes. Stop taking, and contact a doctor if these symptoms occur.
Who should not take Sporadic 80mg/50mg Tablet?
People should not take Sporadic 80mg/50mg Tablet if they have allergies to any medicine present in it, an active peptic ulcer, severe liver or kidney impairment, heart failure, or bleeding disorders.
How long will it take to feel relief after taking Sporadic 80mg/50mg Tablet?
The exact time Sporadic 80mg/50mg Tablet takes to relieve pain is not known. However, you may notice pain relief effects within an hour, but follow your doctor's guidance on duration for best results.
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References
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