Verispas 20 mg/500 mg Injection

Verispas 20 mg/500 mg Injection is used in the treatment of spasmodic pain and discomfort due to biliary colic, intestinal colic, renal colic and spasmodic dysmenorrhea (painful irregular periods). It also helps alleviate the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Colic is the intensive and uncontrollable crying in the babies for a prolonged period for no certain reason. Dysmenorrhea (abdominal cramps) is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with irregular periods. It occurs just before or during menses. Irritable bowel syndrome is an intestinal disorder that causes stomach pain, wind, constipation, and diarrhoea.

Verispas 20 mg/500 mg Injection is composed of two medicines: Dicyclomine (antispasmodic/anticholinergic agent) and Paracetamol (analgesic). Dicyclomine/Dicycloverine relieves cramps, pain, and discomfort by preventing sudden muscle contractions. Paracetamol blocks the action of chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation.

Common side effects of Verispas 20 mg/500 mg Injection include dizziness, nausea, constipation, flatulence, diarrhoea, and skin reactions like rashes, and hives. Most of the side effects of Verispas 20 mg/500 mg Injection do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Let your doctor know if you are sensitive or allergic to Verispas 20 mg/500 mg Injection or any other medications. Before using Verispas 20 mg/500 mg Injection, let your doctor know if you have liver, kidney or heart diseases, and any other medical history. Some antacids may inhibit the absorption of Verispas 20 mg/500 mg Injection, hence consult your doctor before taking antacids with Verispas 20 mg/500 mg Injection. Verispas 20 mg/500 mg Injection may cause dizziness, hence do not drive or operate machinery until you feel better. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using Verispas 20 mg/500 mg Injection. Verispas 20 mg/500 mg Injection should be used in children only when recommended by a doctor.

Verispas 20 mg/500 mg Injection is composed of two medicines namely: Dicyclomine (antispasmodic) and Paracetamol (mild analgesic and fever reducer). Verispas 20 mg/500 mg Injection helps relieve spasmodic pain and discomfort due to biliary colic, intestinal colic, renal colic, and spasmodic dysmenorrhea (painful irregular menses/periods). Dicyclomine relieves cramps, pain, and discomfort by preventing sudden muscle contractions. Paracetamol blocks the action of chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation.

• Dizziness
• Nausea (feeling sick)
• Constipation
• Flatulence
• Diarrhoea
• Rashes/hives

Let your doctor know if you are sensitive to any of the components in Verispas 20 mg/500 mg Injection. Verispas 20 mg/500 mg Injection should be used with caution and only under a doctor’s supervision if you have stomach/intestinal problems and diarrhoea due to intestine surgeries like ileostomy and colostomy. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use Verispas 20 mg/500 mg Injection with proper consultation and caution. Verispas 20 mg/500 mg Injection may cause blurry vision and dizziness affecting your mental focus, hence do not drive or operate machinery until you feel better. Drinking alcohol may worsen the side effects; therefore, it is advised to avoid the alcohol intake while using Verispas 20 mg/500 mg Injection. Verispas 20 mg/500 mg Injection should be used in children only when prescribed by the doctor.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Verispas 20 mg/500 mg Injection may interact with cholesterol-lowering drugs (cholestyramine), antiemetics (domperidone), anti-HIV drugs (zidovudine), blood thinners (warfarin), corticosteroids, blood pressure-lowering medicines, immunosuppressants (tacrolimus), anti-cancer or anti-arthritis drugs (methotrexate), urinary alkalinizer (potassium citrate), and potassium supplements.

Drug-Food Interaction: Intake of alcohol should be avoided while taking Verispas 20 mg/500 mg Injection.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Patients affected with liver disease, bleeding disorder, urinary tract infection (UTI), myasthenia gravis, high blood pressure, and alcoholism should seek medical advice before starting Verispas 20 mg/500 mg Injection.

• CHOLESTYRAMINE
• DOMPERIDONE
• ZIDOVUDINE
• WARFARIN
• TACROLIMUS
• METHOTREXATE
• POTASSIUM CITRATE

• 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 taking high fibre foods, carbonated drinks, foods and drinks that contain chocolate, alcohol, caffeine, fructose, sorbitol, fried, and fatty foods. 
• Do not have large meals at a time, 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 it can worsen your IBS.
• If you cannot take dairy products, it is advised to 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 hard exercises and using hot tubs.

Colic: Colic is the intensive and uncontrollable crying in the babies for a prolonged period for no certain reason. Colicky babies usually have distended bellies, release gas, raise their legs to the chest, and bend or arch their backs.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): It is also termed IBS colitis, mucous colitis, spastic colon, nervous colon, and spastic bowel. It is an inflammatory bowel disease that affects the large intestine. Symptoms of an IBS include abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhoea, mucus in stools, wind, constipation, tiredness, anxiety, depression, heartburn, indigestion, and headache.

Dysmenorrhea: It refers to abdominal cramps/pain and an unpleasant sensory/emotional experience associated with irregular periods. It occurs just before or during menses.