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Bigspas P Tablet
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Bigspas P Tablet

Manufactured byMANKIND PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
ContainsCamylofin (50 mg) + Paracetamol (325 mg)
Description
Bigspas P Tablet is a combination medicine which may be used to relieve symptoms such as severe stomach pain, bloating, cramps, etc. associated with various conditions such as blockage of the urinary tract, bile duct, or the intestine; painful periods, etc.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Bigspas P Tablet

  • Skin Rash
  • Headache
  • Dry mouth
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Dizziness
  • Gastric / Mouth Ulcer
  • Bloody and cloudy urine
  • Anemia
  • Fatigue
  • Blurred vision

Uses of Bigspas P Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Intestinal colic
  • Biliary colic
  • Renal colic
  • Dysmenorrhea
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its effect is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which this medicine remains effective in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of serious side effects such as severe gastrointestinal bleeding, dizziness, fatigue, weakness, rashes, nausea, joint pain, fever, jaundice, etc.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to camylofin, paracetamol, or any other inactive ingredient present along with the formulation.

Narrow-angle glaucoma

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from narrow-angle glaucoma due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

Prostatic hypertrophy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from prostatic hypertrophy (enlarged prostate) since it may worsen the patient's condition.

Mechanical bowel obstruction

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from mechanical obstructions of the gastrointestinal tract since it may worsen the patient's condition.

Analgesic Nephropathy (Kidney Disease)

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from kidney diseases associated with the excessive use of painkillers due to the increased risk of worsening the patient's condition.

Severe liver impairment

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings

Use in elderly

This medicine should be used with caution in elderly patients since the risk of adverse effects is significantly high. Close monitoring of the clinical condition and appropriate dose adjustments may be necessary in some cases.

Other uses

Your doctor may prescribe this medicine for indications other than those stated above in certain specific circumstances, especially if other medicines are not effective. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor in such cases.

Heart surgery

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients undergoing heart surgery or patients who have recently undergone heart surgery due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be considered based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Anti-depressant medicines

This medicine should be used with caution in patients receiving medicines for depression due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of the patient for any changes in mood or behavior is advised. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Overdose

Read the label carefully before consuming this medicine to avoid overdosage. Overdose may result in liver damage. Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose of this medicine is suspected.

Liver Disease

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from liver function impairment or active liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Chronic Malnutrition

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from malnourishment due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Driving or operating machinery

Use of this medicine may cause blurred vision or dizziness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of serious side effects such as severe gastrointestinal bleeding, dizziness, fatigue, weakness, rashes, nausea, joint pain, fever, jaundice, etc.
Interaction with Medicine

Carbamazepine

Phenytoin

Quetiapine

Sodium Nitrite

Leflunomide

Prilocaine

Amantadine

Quinidine

Rivastigmine

Disease interactions

Thyrotoxicosis

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from thyrotoxicosis (excess amount of thyroid hormone in the body) due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects. Close monitoring of thyroid function tests, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Obstructive disease of the lungs

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from obstructive diseases of the lungs such as asthma and COPD due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects. Close monitoring of the clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Liver Disease

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with liver function impairment or active liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Report any symptoms such as nausea, fever, rashes, dark urine, etc. to the doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Impaired kidney function

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of the kidney function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions

5-HIAA Urine Test

Use of this medicine may give a false-positive result for this test. It is advised to inform the doctor and lab technician about the consumption of this medicine before the test is performed.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take this medicine as directed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Do not stop the use of any medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Camylofin relaxes the smooth muscles of the stomach and the intestine and relieves symptoms such as cramps, severe pain, bloating, etc. Paracetamol works by increasing the pain threshold and decreasing swelling.
Legal Status

Unknown

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Classification

Category

Anticholinergics/antispasmodics, Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, Miscellaneous analgesics

Schedule

Schedule H

Camylofin [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2018 [cited 2 August 2018]. Available from:

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/5902#section=Top

Acetaminophen | C8H9NO2 - PubChem [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2017 [cited 22 February 2017]. Available from:

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/1983#section=Top

Acetaminophen: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2017 [cited 22 September 2017]. Available from:

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a681004.html
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Information on this page was last updated on 18 Jul 2019

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