Mefon
Mefon Products are primarily used for
Abdominal pain, Bloating, Irritable bowel syndrome
About Mefon Products
Uses of Dicyclomine
Dicyclomine is used in the treatment of abdominal pain and irritable bowel syndrome.
Dicyclomine side effects
Common
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.
Simethicone side effects
Common
Diarrhea, Upset stomach.
Patient Concerns about Mefon
Frequently asked questions about Mefon Products
Frequently asked questions about Dicyclomine
Q. Is Dicyclomine safe?
Dicyclomine is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Is Dicyclomine gluten free?
Dicyclomine active drug does not contain gluten. Read the label instruction of the brands your doctor prescribes you, for gluten content
Q. Does Dicyclomine help nausea?
Dicyclomine is not known to relieve nausea. Nausea is a common side effect of Dicyclomine.
Q. Does Dicyclomine help constipation or trigger constipation?
Dicyclomine may cause constipation.
Q. Is Dicyclomine an opiate/steroid/antacid/NSAID/benzodiazepine?
Dicyclomine is not an opiate, steroid, or an antacid. It is neither a NSAID not a benzodiazepine
Q. Is Dicyclomine a muscle relaxer?
Yes, Dicyclomine 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 Dicyclomine for diarrhea?
Dicyclomine has no known effects in treating diarrhea.
Q. Can I take Dicyclomine for menstrual cramps?
Dicyclomine 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 Dicyclomine make you drowsy?
Dicyclomine 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.
Frequently asked questions about Simethicone
Q. Is Simethicone antacid?
No. Simethicone is not an antacid. But it is used in preparations which are used as antacid
Q. Does it contain aspirin?
It does not contain aspirin
Q. Is Simethicone available over the counter?
Yes. Simethicone is sold over the counter without a prescription
Q. Is Simethicone gluten free?
Yes. Simethicone is gluten free. However, please refer to package insert of the prescribed brand before use
Q. Is Simethicone safe?
Yes. Simethicone is relatively safe
Q. Is Simethicone safe for babies?
Simethicone is safe for infants and babies, if used as recommended. In case of any side-effects, consult your doctor
Q. Is it safe to take Simethicone daily?
It is advisable to take Simethicone only as per the instructions of the doctor
Q. Is Simethicone good for gas?
Yes. Simethicone is effective in the treatment of gas
Q. Does it have any side effects?
It does not have any known serious side-effects
Q. Can I take simethicone with ibuprofen, famotidine, lansoprazole, omeprazole, antibiotics, ranitidine, ciprofloxacin, Pepto-bismol, or Depakote?
Yes. Simethicone can be taken with ibuprofen, famotidine, lansoprazole, omeprazole, antibiotics, ranitidine, ciprofloxacin, Pepto-bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) or Depakote (divalproate sodium), if prescribed by your doctor
Q. Does Simethicone cause nausea or constipation?
Simethicone is not known to cause nausea or constipation. If you experience any such symptoms, please consult your doctor
Q. Is Simethicone effective against acid reflux?
Simethicone is effective in controlling acid reflux if combined with an antacid.