Spasrax Tablet

Spasrax Tablet is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (symptoms include abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, and diarrhea or constipation). It prevents the sudden spasm of muscles to relieve stomach pain and cramps. It also promotes easy passage of gas to reduce stomach discomfort. Spasrax Tablet is taken without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. 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 healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. The most common side effects are nausea, constipation, memory impairment, blurred vision, dryness in the mouth, difficulty in urination, and coordination impairment. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness. Lifestyle modifications like having a fiber-rich diet, avoiding foods that trigger your symptoms, increasing fluid intake, and regular exercise can help you to get better results. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

• Treatment of Irritable bowel syndrome

Spasrax Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Chlordiazepoxide and Clidinium. Chlordiazepoxide is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain. Clidinium works by relaxing the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms) which in turn relieves cramps, pain, bloating, and discomfort.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Spasrax Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

• Sleepiness
• Nausea
• Constipation
• Memory impairment
• Dizziness
• Blurred vision
• Dryness in mouth
• Difficulty in urination
• Impaired coordination
• Depression

AlcoholUNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Spasrax Tablet.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Spasrax Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Spasrax Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

DrivingUNSAFE

Spasrax Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. As Spasrax Tablet may make you feel drowsy or affect your concentration and this may affect your ability to drive.

KidneyCAUTION

Spasrax Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Spasrax Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

LiverCAUTION

Spasrax Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Spasrax Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Spasrax Tablet, 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.

Habit Forming

Yes

Therapeutic Class

Gastro intestinal