Actispas-R Tablet

Actispas-R Tablet is a combination drug primarily used to reduce and relieve abdominal pain and cramps. Abdominal (tummy) pain occurs between your chest and pelvic region (below the belly button and leg). Stomach cramps can be due to bloating (trapped wind), diarrhoea, kidney stones, stomach ulcer, appendicitis, or other gastrointestinal conditions like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Actispas-R Tablet contains dicyclomine and Ranitidine. Dicyclomine is an antispasmodic and helps treat spasms and pain by relaxing the muscles. It also blocks certain chemical messengers in the brain, which causes pain sensation. Ranitidine works by blocking histamine H2 receptors located on the stomach lining, thereby reducing gastric acid secretion. Together, Actispas-R Tablet helps in relieving abdominal pain and cramps.

Actispas-R Tablet should be taken with food to avoid an upset stomach. Actispas-R Tablet should be taken at the same time of the day each time for the best results. Your doctor will decide what dose should be taken, and it can change in time depending on your condition. Some common side effects of Actispas-R Tablet are constipation, diarrhoea, drowsiness, headache, weakness, and muscle pain. Please consult your doctor if an allergic reaction becomes severe.

Actispas-R Tablet is pregnancy category B medicines, so its use in pregnant and nursing mothers is safe if prescribed by a doctor. Do not consume alcohol as it may cause excessive drowsiness when taken along with Actispas-R Tablet. Before using Actispas-R Tablet, tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergy to Actispas-R Tablet, if you have stomach cancer, kidney problems, lung disease, or diabetes. Please do not drink alcohol with Actispas-R Tablet as it may increase unpleasant side effects like drowsiness and dizziness.

Actispas-R Tablet is a combination of drugs containing dicyclomine (antispasmodic) and Ranitidine (H2 receptor antagonist), primarily taken to get relief from abdominal spasmodic pain. Dicyclomine is an antispasmodic that helps treat spasms and pain by relaxing the muscles. It also blocks certain chemical messengers in the brain, which causes pain sensation. Ranitidine works by blocking histamine H2 receptors located on the stomach lining, thereby reducing gastric acid secretion. Actispas-R Tablet help to reduce abdominal pain caused due to cramps, spasms, and gas formation.

• Constipation
• Diarrhoea
• Drowsiness
• Headache
• Weakness
• Muscle pain

Tell your doctor if you are allergic to Actispas-R Tablet. Also, inform your doctor about all the prescription and non-prescription drugs. Actispas-R Tablet is pregnancy category B medicines, so its use in pregnant and nursing mothers is safe if prescribed by a doctor. Do not consume alcohol as it may cause excessive drowsiness when taken along with Actispas-R Tablet. Before using Actispas-R Tablet, inform your doctor if you have liver, or kidney problems, a rare condition called acute porphyria, diabetes, problems with your immune system, or stomach ulcers/cancer. Inform your doctor about your ongoing medications, especially about non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory (NSAID) medicines (such as aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen) for pain and inflammation; lidocaine, a local anaesthetic; diazepam, for worry or anxiety problems; warfarin for thinning your blood, glipizide for lowering blood glucose, gefitinib for lung cancer. In case you have diarrhoea, consult your doctor before starting Actispas-R Tablet as it could be harmful. Alcohol intake should be avoided as it may cause excessive drowsiness.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Actispas-R Tablet is contraindicated when taken with a medication used to treat Parkinson's disease (e.g., amantadine), a medication used to treat abnormal heart rhythms (e.g., quinidine), anti-fungal medicines (ketoconazole, itraconazole), a medication used to treat active duodenal ulcers (sucralfate), a medication used to treat insomnia (triazolam), and a medication used to treat lung cancer (gefitinib).

Drug-Food Interactions: Alcohol should not be taken along with Actispas-R Tablet to avoid unpleasant side effects.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Actispas-R Tablet is contraindicated if you have lung disease, diabetes, kidney problems, or stomach cancer.

• QUINIDINE
• KETOCONAZOLE
• ITRACONAZOLE
• SUCRALFATE
• GEFITINIB
• TRIAZOLAM
• AMANTADINE

• Opt for food and drinks high in Omega 3 fatty acids to get relief from pain, swelling, and inflammation. Omega 3 fatty acid-enriched diets include flaxseeds, walnut, soybean oil, salmon, and tuna fish if you prefer non-veg.
• Try to fill half your food plate with fruits and veggies. Bananas and yoghurt taken with Actispas-R Tablet may help protect your gut lining.
• Try to avoid alcohol, as it can affect your stomach and intestine and limit the absorption of the essential nutrients required by your body.
• Limit salt intake and prefer herbs or spices like garlic, ginger, and turmeric, a natural inflammatory.

• Take the Actispas-R Tablet with food. Do not take Actispas-R Tablet while lying down or just before bedtime.

Abdominal pain and cramps: Abdominal pain occurs between the chest and pelvic region, generally known as stomach or tummy pain. Pain is a symptom triggered by the nervous system, causing uncomfortable sensations in the body. Muscle spasm is the sudden involuntary contractions of the muscle, which can be painful and uncomfortable. When the nerve impulses that control the muscle movements are damaged or interrupted, it could lead to muscle spasms. The common causes of abdominal pain include inflammation, infections, intestinal disorders, and obstruction/blockage.