Introduction About MEFTAL SPAS DROPS

MEFTAL SPAS DROPS is a combination of Dicyclomine and Simethicone which belongs to the group of medicines called Antispasmodics and Anti flatulent agents, respectively. MEFTAL SPAS DROPS is used to provide relief from infantile colic (persistent crying in infants), gastrointestinal tract spasm, flatulence, and abdominal discomfort that occurs due to excessive gas formation in disorders such as dyspepsia (indigestion) and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (digestive disorder) in affected children.

MEFTAL SPAS DROPS is not recommended for use in children allergic to Dicyclomine, and/or Simethicone. It is also not recommended for use in children with obstructive uropathy (obstructed urinary flow), intestinal obstruction, severe ulcerative colitis (inflammatory bowel disease), reflux esophagitis (inflammation of the oesophageal mucosa), unstable cardiovascular status in acute haemorrhage (blood loss), glaucoma (increased eye pressure), and/or myasthenia gravis (autoimmune neuromuscular disease).

Before administering MEFTAL SPAS DROPS, inform your doctor if the child is suspected of glaucoma, and/or have hiatus hernia with reflux esophagitis (inflammation of the oesophageal mucosa), thyrotoxicosis (high thyroxine level in blood), high blood pressure, liver problems (such as impaired hepatic function), kidney problems (such as renal impairment), and/or heart problems (such as coronary heart disease).

MEFTAL SPAS DROPS is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women as it is intended to be used only in children. MEFTAL SPAS DROPS is not recommended for use in infants (aged below 6 months). Consult your doctor before administering the medicine to the child. MEFTAL SPAS DROPS is not recommended for use in elderly patients as it is intended to be used only in children.

The most common side effects of administering MEFTAL SPAS DROPS in child are dry mouth, nausea, blurred vision, dizziness, sleepiness, and/or weakness. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms becomes worse in the child.

Uses Of MEFTAL SPAS DROPS

Used in paediatric patients to provide relief from:

• infantile colic (persistent crying in infants)
• gastrointestinal tract spasm
• flatulence
• abdominal discomfort

How MEFTAL SPAS DROPS Works

MEFTAL SPAS DROPS works by providing relief from excessive gas formation that occurs due to dyspepsia/gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, where Dicyclomine relieves abdominal cramps and pain by relaxing muscles in stomach and gut, and Simethicone facilitates easy gas passage by disintegrating gas bubbles in affected children.

How to use MEFTAL SPAS DROPS

Administer MEFTAL SPAS DROPS in child as advised by your physician. Shake well before use. Your doctor will decide the exact dose and duration of management for your child depending on child’s age, body weight and disease condition.

Side Effects Of MEFTAL SPAS DROPS

How To Manage Side Effects

Dry mouth:

Ask the child to drink plenty of cold water and sip on cold unsweetened drinks and use lip balm if child’s lips get dry. Ask the child to brush teeth twice a day. Consult your doctor if symptom gets worse in child.

Warning & Precautions

Pregnancy

MEFTAL SPAS DROPS is not recommended for use in pregnant women as it is intended to be used only in children.

Breastfeeding

MEFTAL SPAS DROPS is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it is intended to be used only in children.

Kidney

MEFTAL SPAS DROPS should be used with caution in children with kidney problems such as renal impairment. Consult your doctor before administering the medicine to the child.

Liver

MEFTAL SPAS DROPS should be administered with caution in children with liver problems such as impaired hepatic function. Consult your doctor before administering the medicine to the child.

Allergy

Do not administer MEFTAL SPAS DROPS if the child is allergic to Dicyclomine, Simethicone, and/or any other ingredients of this medicine.

Heart Disease

MEFTAL SPAS DROPS should be administered with caution in children with heart problems such as coronary heart disease and in children scheduled for any heart surgery. Consult your doctor before administering the medicine to the child.

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before administering MEFTAL SPAS DROPS, inform your doctor if your child takes any of the following medicines:

• metoclopramide (used to manage nausea, vomiting, indigestion)
• antacids (used to relieve indigestion and heartburn) Ex. aluminium hydroxide, magnesium carbonate
• amantadine (used to manage Parkinson's disease)
• quinidine (used to manage irregular/fast heart rhythm)
• antihistamines (used to manage allergies) Ex. chlorpheniramine
• antipsychotic agents (used to manage psychosis) Ex. phenothiazine
• monoamine oxidase inhibitors (used to manage depression) such as tricyclic antidepressants (Ex. amitriptyline)
• medicines used as narcotic analgesics (Ex. meperidine)
• medicines used as a sympathomimetic (Ex. amphetamine)
• other medicines having anticholinergic activity

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally administers too much of MEFTAL SPAS DROPS to the child, then consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.  Symptoms of overdose that can occur in child are headache, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, dilated pupils, hot dry skin, dizziness, dryness of the mouth, and/or difficulty in swallowing.

Synopsis

More Information

• Keep MEFTAL SPAS DROPS out of reach of children
• Do not store MEFTAL SPAS DROPS above 30°C

FAQs About MEFTAL SPAS DROPS

Q. What is MEFTAL SPAS DROPS used for?

A. MEFTAL SPAS DROPS is used to provide relief from infantile colic (persistent crying in infants), gastrointestinal tract spasm, flatulence, and abdominal discomfort that occurs due to excessive gas formation in disorders such as dyspepsia (indigestion) and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (digestive disorder) in affected children.

Q. How MEFTAL SPAS DROPS works?

A. MEFTAL SPAS DROPS works by providing relief from excessive gas formation that occurs due to dyspepsia/gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, where Dicyclomine relieves abdominal cramps and pain by relaxing muscles in stomach and gut, and Simethicone facilitates easy gas passage by disintegrating gas bubbles in affected children.

Q. What are the most common side effects of administering MEFTAL SPAS DROPS in child?

The most common side effects of administering MEFTAL SPAS DROPS in child are dry mouth, nausea, blurred vision, dizziness, sleepiness, and/or weakness. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms becomes worse in the child.

Q. How MEFTAL SPAS DROPS is administered to the child?

A. Administer MEFTAL SPAS DROPS in child as advised by your physician. Shake well before use. Your doctor will decide the exact dose and duration of management for your child depending on child’s age, body weight and disease condition.

Q. What happens if child is administered more than the required dosage of MEFTAL SPAS DROPS?

A. If you or anyone else accidentally administers too much of MEFTAL SPAS DROPS to the child, then consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.  Symptoms of overdose that can occur in child are headache, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, dilated pupils, hot dry skin, dizziness, dryness of the mouth, and/or difficulty in swallowing.

References

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Author Details

Written By Dr. K .AZEEM HUSSAIN - B.D.S

Reviewed By Dr. Sankara Babu Gorle - MBBS, MD(Pharmacology) View profile

Last updated on 14 Jan 2023 | 06:26 PM(IST)