Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection
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Product introduction
Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection is used in the treatment of abdominal pain and irritable bowel syndrome (symptoms include abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, and diarrhea or constipation). It helps to control sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thereby reduces abdominal cramps.
Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection can be used for the short-term relief of muscle spasm, anxiety (confusion and worry) and insomnia
Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection can be used for the short-term relief of muscle spasm, anxiety (confusion and worry) and insomnia
Uses of Decolic Injection
Benefits of Decolic Injection
In Abdominal pain
Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection effectively relieves sudden muscle spasms or contractions in the stomach and intestine (gut), thereby relaxing the muscles and improving movement of food. This helps to treat abdominal pain (or stomach pain) as well as cramps, bloating and discomfort. Eventually, it will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
In Irritable bowel syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory disease of the large intestine (colon) that usually needs long term management. This can lead to bleeding, frequent diarrhea, bloating, flatulence, cramps and stomach pain. Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection relaxes the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine) and relieves these symptoms effectively. Usually, it is used along with other medicines for management of your condition.
Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.
Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.
Side effects of Decolic Injection
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 Decolic
- 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
How to use Decolic Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Decolic 40mg/2ml 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Decolic 40mg/2ml 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 Decolic 40mg/2ml 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Tertiary Amines
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Anticholinergic- antispasmodic
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection
Once A Week
37%
Once A Day
37%
Once A Month
21%
Thrice A week
5%
What are you using Decolic Injection for?
Abdominal pai*
100%
*Abdominal pain
How much was the improvement?
Poor
100%
What were the side-effects while using Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
FAQs
Is Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection safe?
Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Is Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection gluten free?
Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection active drug does not contain gluten. Read the label instruction of the brands your doctor prescribes you, for gluten content
Does Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection help nausea?
Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection is not known to relieve nausea. Nausea is a common side effect of Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection.
Does Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection help constipation or trigger constipation?
Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection may cause constipation.
Is Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection an opiate/steroid/antacid/NSAID/benzodiazepine?
Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection is not an opiate, steroid, or an antacid. It is neither a NSAID not a benzodiazepine
Is Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection a muscle relaxer?
Yes, Decolic 40mg/2ml 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
Can I take Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection for diarrhea?
Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection has no known effects in treating diarrhea.
Can I take Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection for menstrual cramps?
Decolic 40mg/2ml 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
Does Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection make you drowsy?
Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection may cause drowsiness and make you feel sleepy
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