Anafyle-Spas Tablet

Anafyle-Spas Tablet belongs to the class of medications called ‘analgesics’. It is used to treat abdominal cramps or pain associated with various gastrointestinal conditions such as intestinal colic (blockage in the intestine), biliary colic (gallstones), renal colic (kidney stones), dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps), and pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), etc.

Anafyle-Spas Tablet contains Diclofenac and Camylofin. Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by decreasing the production of prostaglandins (chemical substances that cause pain and inflammation) at the affected site (muscle) and reducing pain. Camylofin is an antispasmodic, which relaxes the stomach and gut (intestine) and stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms).

Anafyle-Spas Tablet should be used as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take more than the prescribed dose of medicine. Anafyle-Spas Tablet may cause side effects such as stomach pain, heartburn, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, loss of appetite, headache, and dizziness. These side effects are usually mild and temporary. However, if any of these side effects persist or get worse, inform your doctor immediately.

It is not recommended to take Anafyle-Spas Tablet if you are allergic to any contents of it. Before taking Anafyle-Spas Tablet, inform your doctor if you have bleeding or ulcer in the stomach, a history of stomach or bowel problems with NSAIDs, severe liver, kidney, or heart failure, history of heart attack or stroke, problems with blood circulation, glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye), mechanical bowel obstruction, and prostate gland enlargement. It is not recommended for children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers. It should be used with caution in elderly patients. Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may increase the risk of side effects. Anafyle-Spas Tablet may occasionally cause dizziness or vision problems, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you are not fully alert or your vision is not clear.

Anafyle-Spas Tablet is used to provide symptomatic relief or treat abdominal cramps in various conditions such as intestinal colic (blockage in the intestine), biliary colic (gallstones), renal colic (kidney stones), dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps), and pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), etc. It contains diclofenac and camylofin. Diclofenac can reduce pain, swelling, and inflammation, whereas camylofin can reduce spasms or sudden contractions by relaxing the smooth muscles. It is usually well-tolerated when taken at recommended doses.

• Stomach pain
• Heartburn
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Indigestion
• Loss of appetite
• Headache
• Dizziness

Before taking Anafyle-Spas Tablet, inform your doctor if you have any bowel disorders such as colitis (inflammation of the intestine), kidney or liver problems, porphyria (inherited blood disorder), bleeding disorders, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (obstruction in the airflow),  seasonal allergies, long-term respiratory infections or illnesses, fever, angina (chest pain), blood clots, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, systemic lupus erythematosus (a skin disorder), thyrotoxicosis (excess thyroid hormone secretions), smoking habit, and intolerance to some sugars. Anafyle-Spas Tablet increases the risk of heart attack or stroke if high doses are used for prolonged periods. So, use it in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor. If you notice chest pain, breathing difficulties, weakness, or slurry speech, inform your doctor immediately, as it can be a sign of problems with the heart or blood vessels. Anafyle-Spas Tablet is an anti-inflammatory and can mask the symptoms of an infection, so consult your doctor if you feel unwell. Anafyle-Spas Tablet should be used with caution in patients undergoing heart surgery.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Anafyle-Spas Tablet may interact with anticoagulant (warfarin), medications used to treat diabetes, antidepressants (amitriptyline, imipramine), water pills, anticancer agents (methotrexate), medications that suppress the immune system (tacrolimus and ciclosporin), a medicine used to treat urinary tract infections (trimethoprim), quinolone antibiotics, other pain killers (aspirin and ibuprofen), a medication used to terminate the pregnancy (mifepristone), a medicine used to treat heart problems (digoxin), steroids, medications used to treat high blood pressure, a medication used to treat fits (phenytoin), medications used to lower cholesterol levels (colestipol and cholestyramine), and medicine used to treat heart rhythm problems (quinidine).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Anafyle-Spas Tablet should not be used in patients with bleeding or ulcer in the stomach, history of stomach or bowel problems with NSAIDs, severe liver, kidney, or heart failure, heart attack history or stroke, glaucoma (increased pressure inside the eye), enlarged prostate gland, and problems with blood circulation.

• WARFARIN
• AMITRIPTYLINE
• IMIPRAMINE
• DESIPRAMINE
• LITHIUM
• METHOTREXATE
• TACROLIMUS
• CICLOSPORIN
• TRIMETHOPRIM
• ASPIRIN
• IBUPROFEN
• MIFEPRESTONE
• DIGOXIN
• VORICONAZOLE
• PHENYTOIN
• COLESTIPOL
• CHOLESTYRAMINE
• AMANTADINE
• QUINIDINE

• Include more glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, Vitamin D, and calcium-enriched supplements. Besides this, turmeric and fish oils can help in reducing pain and inflammation in the tissue.
• Please do not go for heavy exercise as it may increase abdominal pain. Instead, you can do stretching, low-impact aerobic exercise (like walking on the treadmill, bike riding, and swimming), and simple forms of yoga. You can also strengthen your muscle strength by lifting light weights and doing muscle stretching regularly.
• Your sitting posture is important, especially when you have pain and inflammation condition. Try to sit as little as possible and only for a short time (10-15 min). Use back support like a rolled-up towel to minimise pain at the back of your curve. Keep your knees and hips at a right angle.

Intestinal colic: It is a cramp-like pain that originates in the small or large intestine. It's caused by a blockage that keeps food and liquid from passing through the body.

Biliary colic: It is a dull pain in the middle to the abdomen's upper right area. When a gallstone blocks the bile duct, the tube normally drains bile from the gallbladder to the small intestine.

Renal colic: It is a sharp, severe, or intense abdominal pain due to blockage of the urinary tract (kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra) by urinary stones. 

Dysmenorrhea: It refers to abdominal cramps/pain associated with irregular periods. It occurs just before or during menses. Menstrual cramps that cause throbbing pain in the lower belly during periods may vary from mild to severe.

Pancreatitis: It is inflammation of the pancreas and causes abdominal tenderness and pain.