Axcel Dicyclomine-S

Axcel Dicyclomine-S

Manufacturer:

Kotra Pharma

Distributor:

Kotra Pharma
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Per 5 mL Dicyclomine HCl 5 mg, simethicone 50 mg
Indications/Uses
Relief of GI colic, flatulence & abdominal discomfort due to entrapped gas.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult 10-20 mL tds-qds. Total daily dose: 40 mL daily. Childn 2-12 yr 10 mL tds-qds, 6 mth-2 yr 5-10 mL tds-qds. Total daily dose: 40 mL daily.
Administration
Should be taken on an empty stomach: Take 15 min before meals.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Closed-angle glaucoma, urinary or GI obstruction, intestinal atony, paralytic ileus, unstable CV status in acute hemorrhage & reflux oesophagitis. Not to be given in infants <6 mth.
Special Precautions
Patients w/ fever, asthma, hiatal hernia, MI, HTN, tachycardia, COPD. Hepatic or renal disease. Pregnancy. Elderly.
Adverse Reactions
Increased IOP; mouth dryness, difficulty in swallowing & talking, thirst, reduced bronchial secretions; mydriasis w/ cycloplegia & photophobia; skin flushing & dryness; transient bradycardia followed by tachycardia, palpitations & arrhythmias; difficulty in micturation, constipation; elevated body temp & CNS excitation; vomiting.
Drug Interactions
Increased anticholinergic activity by other parasympatholytics. Antagonised inhibitory effects w/ guanethidine, histamine & reserpine. Impaired absorption by antacids.
MIMS Class
Antispasmodics / GIT Regulators, Antiflatulents & Anti-Inflammatories
ATC Classification
A03ED - Antispasmodics in combination with other drugs ; Used in the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Axcel Dicyclomine-S syr
Packing/Price
(orange flavour) 100 mL x 1's; (orange flavour) 60 mL x 1's
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