Manufacturer: Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries
Salt Composition : Dicyclomine(10mg)
Vial of 30ml Injection
(Inclusive of all taxes)
Biospas 10mg Injection is given by your doctor or nurse. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
Biospas 10mg Injection is an anticholinergic medication. It works by relaxing the muscles in the stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thereby relieving cramps, pain, bloating, and discomfort.
Dicyclomine is 79.5% eliminated in the urine and 8.4% in the feces. The mean plasma elimination half life is approximately 1.8 hours.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Biospas
Nausea
Dizziness
Blurred vision
Dryness in mouth
Nervousness
Drowsiness
Vomiting
Psychosis
Diarrhea
Photophobia
Dyspepsia
Abdominal pain
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Confusion
Hallucination
Dry skin
Reduced bronchial secretions
Hypersensitivity to dicyclomine or any anticholinergic drugs.
Closed-angle glaucoma.
Myasthenia gravis.
Hemorrhage with cardiovascular instability.
Paralytic ileus.
Breastfeeding.
Intestinal atony of elderly/debilitated patients.
Toxic megacolon.
Biospas 10mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Biospas 10mg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Biospas 10mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Dicyclomine is indicated for the treatment of functional bowel disorder and irritable bowel syndrome.
autonomic neuropathy.
GI obstruction.
glaucoma.
obstructive uropathy.
tardive dyskinesia.
myasthenia gravis.
infectious diarrhea.
CV acute hemorrhage.
Kindly do not self administer.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Biospas 10mg Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Biospas 10mg Injection is given as an injection into muscles by your doctor only.
It may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
It may make you sweat less. Avoid doing things that may cause you to overheat such as exercise.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Biospas 10mg Injection as it can cause excessive drowsiness and increase your risk of stomach problems.
Inform your doctor if you experience severe or long-lasting pain in your stomach.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. Is Biospas 10mg Injection safe?
Biospas 10mg Injection is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Is Biospas 10mg Injection gluten free?
Biospas 10mg Injection active drug does not contain gluten. Read the label instruction of the brands your doctor prescribes you, for gluten content
Q. Does Biospas 10mg Injection help nausea?
Biospas 10mg Injection is not known to relieve nausea. Nausea is a common side effect of Biospas 10mg Injection.
Q. Does Biospas 10mg Injection help constipation or trigger constipation?
Biospas 10mg Injection may cause constipation.
Q. Is Biospas 10mg Injection an opiate/steroid/antacid/NSAID/benzodiazepine?
Biospas 10mg Injection is not an opiate, steroid, or an antacid. It is neither a NSAID not a benzodiazepine
Q. Is Biospas 10mg Injection a muscle relaxer?
Yes, Biospas 10mg Injection is a smooth muscle relaxant. It has a direct effect on muscles of the stomach and intestine. It does not relax the skeletal/voluntary muscles
Q. Can I take Biospas 10mg Injection for diarrhea?
Biospas 10mg Injection has no known effects in treating diarrhea.
Q. Can I take Biospas 10mg Injection for menstrual cramps?
Biospas 10mg Injection mainly acts on the smooth muscles of the intestine. Hence, it is used to relieve cramps or spasms of the stomach and intestines (gut). It is not known whether it can be used for menstrual cramps
Q. Does Biospas 10mg Injection make you drowsy?
Biospas 10mg Injection may cause drowsiness and make you feel sleepy
Q. Can I take dicyclomine with Advil (ibuprofen)/ amoxicillin/ Pepto (bismuth subsalicylate)/ tramadol/ Vicodin (acetaminophen and hydrocodone)/ oxycodone/ Tylenol (paracetamol)?
There are no known serious drug interactions between dicyclomine and Advil (ibuprofen)/ amoxicillin/ Pepto (bismuth subsalicylate)/ Tramadol/ Vicodin (acetaminophen and hydrocodone)/ oxycodone/ Tylenol (paracetamol). Dicyclomine is often available in combination with pain killers like paracetamol Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on dicyclomine.
