Zidium Injection
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Product introduction
Zidium Injection is used in the treatment of acidity-related abdominal pain. It works effectively to reduce abdominal pain, bloating, discomfort and cramps by relaxing the muscles of the stomach and gut. It also neutralizes excessive acid in the stomach and relieves indigestion or heartburn.
Zidium 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 constipation, diarrhea, headache, weakness, and muscle pain. 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 drowsiness, 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 drowsiness.
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.
Zidium 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 constipation, diarrhea, headache, weakness, and muscle pain. 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 drowsiness, 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 drowsiness.
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 Zidium Injection
Benefits of Zidium Injection
In Abdominal pain
Zidium Injection 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 pain (or stomach pain) as well as cramps, bloating and discomfort. Eventually, it will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefit.
Side effects of Zidium 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 Zidium
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Weakness
- Muscle pain
How to use Zidium Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Zidium Injection works
Zidium Injection is a combination of two medicines: Dicyclomine and Ranitidine. Dicyclomine is an antispasmodic which works by relaxing the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thereby relieving abdominal cramps and pain. Ranitidine is an H2 blocker (antacid). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps relieve acid-related indigestion and heartburn.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Zidium Injection.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zidium 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
Zidium 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 Zidium Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Zidium Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zidium Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Zidium Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zidium Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Zidium Injection?
If you miss a dose of Zidium Injection, please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- You will be administered Zidium Injection to get relief from abdominal pain due to acidity.
- 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.
- Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within two hours of taking Zidium Injection.
- Incorporate the folowing lifestyle changes in order to prevent acidity:
- Make sure you eat regular meals and drink plenty of water.
- Avoid spicy and fatty fried food.
- Lose weight if you are obese.
- If you are a smoker, consider giving up.
- Don't drink too much alcohol.
- Do not go to bed immediately after taking a meal. Sit in a relaxed position for some time for better digestion.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
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- Dicyclomine hydrochloride. Birmingham, Alabama: Axcan Pharma US, Inc.; 1950 [revised Jul. 2011]. [Accessed 15 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Ranitidine. Triangle Park, North Carolina: GlaxoSmithKline; April 2009. [Accessed 15 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Ranitidine hydrochloride. Chippenham, Wiltshire: Alliance Pharmaceuticals; 2008 [revised 14 Oct. 2016]. [Accessed 15 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Symbiotic Drugs
Address: 35, Baddi, Solan - 173205, Export Promostion Industrial Park, Jharmajri
Country of origin: India
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