Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet

Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called anti-spasmodic agents used to relieve abdominal pain/cramps. Abdominal pain occurs between the chest and pelvic region, generally known as stomach or tummy pain. The common causes of abdominal pain include inflammation, infections, intestinal disorders and obstruction/blockage.

Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet contains Hyoscine butylbromide and paracetamol. Hyoscine butylbromide works by relaxing the muscles of the stomach and intestine. Paracetamol is a pain reliever (analgesic) that prevents the release of chemical messengers that result in pain. Together, Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet relieves abdominal cramps.

You are advised to take Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical conditions. In some cases, Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet may cause dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision, and a slow heart rate. Most of these side effects of Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not take Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components. Before taking Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you have a fast/slow heart rate or any other type of heart disease. It is advisable not to take Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet may cause vision problems. Therefore, drive or operate heavy machinery only if you have clear vision.

Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called anti-spasmodic agents used to relieve abdominal pain/cramps. Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet contains Hyoscine butylbromide (anti-spasmodic agent) and paracetamol (analgesic). Hyoscine butylbromide works by relaxing the muscles in your gut (intestine) and stomach. Paracetamol prevents the release of chemical messengers that result in pain. Together, Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet relieves abdominal cramps.

• Dry mouth
• Constipation
• Blurred vision
• Slow heart rate

Do not take Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components. Before taking Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you have a fast/slow heart rate, heart, liver or kidney disease, glaucoma, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), thyroid problems, difficulty passing urine, constipation, fever, stomach or intestinal blockade. It is advisable not to take Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. 

Drug-Drug Interactions: Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet may interact with medicines to control heartbeat (quinidine, disopyramide), medicines for severe mental illness (haloperidol, fluphenazine), medicines used for breathing problems (tiotropium, ipratropium, atropine), medicines for nausea (metoclopramide), medicines for depression (doxepin).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.  

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have severe liver and kidney failure, narrow-angle glaucoma (increased pressure inside the eye), enlarged prostate gland, inflammatory conditions of the gastrointestinal system (gut), blockage in the small intestine (pyloric stenosis), or rapid heart rate.

• QUINIDINE
• DISOPYRAMIDE
• HALOPERIDOL
• FLUPHENAZINE
• TIOTROPIUM
• IPRATROPIUM
• ATROPINE
• METOCLOPRAMIDE
• DOXEPIN

• Eat smaller meals more often.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Maintain a healthy weight by regular exercising.
• Avoid carbonated and caffeinated beverages.
• Practice relaxation techniques and avoid stress by doing yoga or meditation.
• Avoid foods such as high-fat food, spicy food, chocolates, citrus fruits, pineapple, tomato, onion, garlic, tea, and soda. 
• Avoid deep-fried and spicy foods.
• Foods containing probiotics may help in providing relief from gas and bloating.

• Your doctor may recommend regular eye check-ups, as Betaspas 10mg/500mg Tablet may worsen the symptoms of glaucoma.

Abdominal pain/cramps: Abdominal pain occurs between the chest and pelvic region, generally known as stomach or tummy pain. The common causes of abdominal pain include inflammation, infections, intestinal disorders and obstruction/blockage.