Sparjet 200mg Tablet

Sparjet 200mg Tablet belongs to the class of ‘antispasmodic/anticholinergic/anti-muscarinic agents’, primarily used to treat functional bowel or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and acid peptic disease. Sparjet 200mg Tablet reduces spasms (sudden involuntary contraction) of the muscles in the stomach and intestines. It effectively relieves stomach cramps, pain in the stomach and intestine, bloating, wind and discomfort.

Sparjet 200mg Tablet contains ‘Dicyclomine’, also known as Dicycloverine. Dicyclomine belongs to the class of ‘anticholinergic/anti-muscarinic agents’ with antispasmodic activity. Sparjet 200mg Tablet blocks the activity of acetylcholine (acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that sends signals to nerve cells) by binding to muscarinic receptors on smooth muscle. This process helps in relaxing the smooth muscles and inhibits natural gut movements. Thus Sparjet 200mg Tablet prevents spasms in the muscles of the stomach and intestines.

Your doctor will advise the appropriate dose that suits your medical condition. Common side effects of Sparjet 200mg Tablet include dizziness, drowsiness, light-headedness, weakness, blurred vision, dry eyes, dry mouth, nausea, constipation and abdominal bloating. These side effects may not occur in every patient using this medication and differ individually. If the side effects persist longer or worsen, please seek a doctor’s advice.

Let your doctor know if you are sensitive or allergic to any medications. Before using Sparjet 200mg Tablet, let your doctor know if you have liver, kidney or heart diseases and any other medical history. Sparjet 200mg Tablet may cause blurred vision, dizziness and drowsiness, hence do not drive or operate machinery until you feel better. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using Sparjet 200mg Tablet. This medicine is not recommended for use in children below six months of age.

Sparjet 200mg Tablet contains ‘Dicyclomine’, also known as Dicycloverine. Dicyclomine is an ‘anticholinergic/anti-muscarinic agent’ with antispasmodic activity. Sparjet 200mg Tablet effectively treats irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and acid peptic disease. It works by blocking the activity of acetylcholine by binding to muscarinic receptors on smooth muscle. This process helps in relaxing the smooth muscles, inhibits the natural gut movements, decreases gastric acid secretion and controls excessive GI secretions. Thus Sparjet 200mg Tablet prevents spasms in the muscles of the stomach and intestines. Sparjet 200mg Tablet is also used to relieve stomach cramps, bloating and pain in the stomach and intestine.

• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Light-headedness
• Weakness
• Blurred vision
• Dry eyes
• Dry mouth
• Nausea
• Constipation
• Abdominal bloating

Let your doctor know if you are sensitive to Sparjet 200mg Tablet or its components. Sparjet 200mg Tablet should be used with caution and only under doctor’s supervision if you have stomach/intestinal problems like slow gut, blockage, heartburn, acid reflux, ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the colon), little or no stomach acid and diarrhoea due to intestine surgeries like ileostomy and colostomy. Also, inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney diseases, urinary retention problems (enlarged prostate), glaucoma, overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), high blood pressure, heart diseases, nervous system disorders, drug addiction, myasthenia gravis (neuromuscular disorder) and hiatus hernia (stomach pushes into the chest cavity) before using Sparjet 200mg Tablet. This medicine may cause blurry vision and sleepiness, affecting your mental focus; hence, do not drive or operate machinery until you feel better. Let your doctor know if you are planning to conceive, are pregnant or are a nursing mother before starting Sparjet 200mg Tablet.

• Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.
• Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly and get plenty of sleep.
• Limit your intake of high-fibre foods, foods and drinks containing chocolate, alcohol, caffeine, fructose or sorbitol, carbonated beverages, and fried and fatty foods. 
• Avoid having large meals. Instead, try having small and simpler meals at regular intervals, including fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet.
• Practice yoga and recreation techniques to manage your emotional stress.
• If you are lactose intolerant, avoid using dairy products since they can worsen your IBS.
• If you cannot eat dairy products, you should include other calcium-rich foods like leafy greens, beans, nuts, and seeds.
• Drink plenty of fluids and dress lightly to prevent heatstroke and dehydration.
• Avoid overly sweating activities like challenging exercises and using hot tubs.