Salt Information

Dicyclomine

Uses

Dicyclomine is used to treat periodic spasms and pain in abdomen and stomach, intestinal cramps, irritable bowel syndrome (disorder of the intestines that leads to cramps in the abdomen, gas, bloating and changes in bowel habits) and inability to control urine (urinary incontinence).

How it works

Dicyclomine belongs to antispasmodic and anticholinergic (antimuscarinic) class of medicines that act by relieving the smooth muscle tightening (contraction) of the gastrointestinal tract via dual action: (i) by a specific action (anticholinergic), which reduces muscle contractions and (ii) by a direct effect on muscles of the stomach and intestine (musculotropic) leading to muscle relaxations, and decrease in contraction and pain.

Common side effects

Common: nausea, Dry mouth, Altered taste, Anorexia., And vomiting., Constipation, Tachycardia, Increased ocular tension, Blurred vision, Common: drowsiness, Photophobia, And even respiratory arrest, Urinary retension., Lethargy, Dyskinesia, Dizzines

Mefenamic Acid

Uses

It is used to treat pain during periods (dysmenorrhea), heavy bleeding during periods (menorrhagia), fever, inflammation, migraine headache, tooth pain, muscle and joint pain (arthritis) and ?pain after surgery.

How it works

Mefenamic acid belongs to the class of medications called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).?It works by stopping the body's production of a substance (prostaglandins) that causes pain, fever, and inflammation.

Common side effects

Acne-like rash, And fever., And headache., Blurred vision, Unusual bleeding/bruising, Nausea, Pale skin, A rash or itching on the skin, Common: weight gain, Vomiting, Gas and bloating, Ringing in ears, Abnormally fast heartbeat, And dizziness., Nervousness, Abdominal pain and loss of appetite, Diarrhea constipation, Blisters