Delpocalm 10 mg/40 mg Drop

Delpocalm 10 mg/40 mg Drop is commonly given to treat stomach pain, bloating, and abdominal cramps, and pain associated with excessive acidity, gas, infections, and gastrointestinal tract diseases. It also controls symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. It relaxes the muscles of the gut and absorbs the extra gas. Give the prescribed dose of Delpocalm 10 mg/40 mg Drop to your child orally before a meal or as suggested by the doctor. Your child’s doctor may prescribe this medicine for a few days to many days. But, do not continue it for more than 2 weeks without consulting the doctor as excessive and long-term use may have adverse effects on your child. Additionally, do not abruptly stop the medicine by yourself as it may bring back the symptoms or worsen your child’s condition. Some of the common yet temporary side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, constipation, burping, vision problem, loss of appetite, and drowsiness. These usually subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, if these side effects persist or become bothersome for your child, do reach out to the doctor on a priority basis. You must let your child’s doctor know about all the medicines your child is being given. Also, inform the doctor of any previous history of allergy, intolerance to any food products, abdominal obstruction, liver impairment, kidney malfunction, or any birth defects, This information is very important for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.

• Treatment of Irritable bowel syndrome
• Treatment of Abdominal pain

Delpocalm 10 mg/40 mg Drop is a mixture of two active medicines Dicyclomine, an antispasmodic agent, and Simethicone, an antifoaming medicine. Dicyclomine works by relaxing the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thereby relieving abdominal cramps and pain. Whereas, Simethicone disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Delpocalm 10 mg/40 mg Drop is to be taken with food.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Blurred vision
• Drowsiness
• Nervousness
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Burping
• Loss of appetite

KidneySAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Delpocalm 10 mg/40 mg Drop is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Delpocalm 10 mg/40 mg Drop is recommended. However, Delpocalm 10 mg/40 mg Drop should be used with caution in children with severe kidney disease. Discuss with your child’s doctor thoroughly before giving this medicine to your child.

LiverSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Delpocalm 10 mg/40 mg Drop is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Delpocalm 10 mg/40 mg Drop is recommended. However, Delpocalm 10 mg/40 mg Drop should be used with caution in children with severe liver disease. Discuss with your child’s doctor thoroughly before giving this medicine to your child.

Do not panic. Give your child the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost the time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Gastro intestinal