Dicyclomine + Paracetamol + Propoxyphene

Indications

Dicyclomine + Paracetamol + Propoxyphene is used for: Spasmodic pains,renal, ureteric, biliary or intestinal colic. Spasmodic dysmenorrhoea. Adjuvant in diarrhoea/dysentery.

Adult Dose

Oral Adult 1 cap. 2-3 times daily.

Child Dose

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

myasthenia gravis hypersensitivity

Precautions

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Dicyclomine + Paracetamol + Propoxyphene : Common Nausea Vomiting Constipation Dryness in mouth Sleepiness Weakness Nervousness Blurred vision

Mechanism of Action

Dicyclomine is an anti-cholinergic which relaxes the muscles in the stomach and gut (intestine) and stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms). By doing this, it relieves cramps, pain, bloating, and discomfort. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and anti-pyretic (fever reducer) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever and pain.