Cyclopam MF 10mg/250mg Tablet

Cyclopam MF 10mg/250mg Tablet is a combination medicine consisting of Dicyclomine and Mefenamic acid. It is primarily in the treatment of symptoms including dysmenorrhoea, abdominal pain and colicky pain.

Pain such as abdominal pain which occurs in the region between chest and pelvis, menstrual pain or dysmenorrhoea which are cramps during menstruation and colic which starts or stops abruptly are collectively relieved by this medicine.

Dicyclomine present in Cyclopam MF 10mg/250mg Tablet is an antispasmodic medicine which works to relieve the involuntary contractions involving smooth muscle cells of the abdominal region. Mefenamic acid blocks the chemical messenger i.e. cyclooxygenase enzyme that is responsible for the production of prostaglandins.

By doing so, the amount of prostaglandins is decreased in the body which leads to the reduction in pain and inflammation at any site of injury or damage. This medication must not be used in children younger than 6 months old and in women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Before using this medication, inform your doctor if you have a history of :

• Glaucoma,
• Enlarged prostate,
• Urination problems,
• High blood pressure,
• Nervous system problems,
• Myasthenia gravis,
• Liver, heart, thyroid, intestinal or kidney problems.

Cyclopam MF 10mg/250mg Tablets should always be taken in a prescribed dosage for a prescribed duration under the supervision of a doctor or physician. There may be certain side effects associated with the use of this medicine including nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, dizziness, headache, loss of appetite, dry mouth etc.

Cyclopam MF 10mg/250mg Tablet must be used with caution in patients with hepatic or renal disease, ulcerative colitis, hyperthyroidism, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, tachycardia, GI obstruction, obstruction of the urinary tract. The elderly are at increased risk for anticholinergic effects, confusion and hallucinations.

The medication is to be taken by mouth, with or without food as instructed by your doctor, usually 4 times a day. The dosage is based on your age, medical condition, and your response to the medicine. Your doctor may direct you to start this medication at a low dose and gradually increase your dose to decrease the risk of side effects.

Symptoms of Cyclopam MF 10mg/250mg Tablet overdose include CNS stimulation followed by depression, confusion, delusions, nonreactive pupils, tachycardia, hypertension.

Anticholinergic toxicity is caused by strong binding of the drug to cholinergic receptors. For anticholinergic overdose with severe life-threatening symptoms, physostigmine 1-2 mg (0.5 mg or 0.02 mg/kg for children) S.C. or I.V., slowly may be given to reverse these effects.

Take as directed before meals; do not increase dose and do not discontinue without consulting prescriber. Avoid alcohol and other CNS depressant medications (antihistamines, sleeping aids, antidepressants) unless approved by prescriber. Void before taking medication.

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Ibs)

• Abdominal Pain

• Hypersensitivity

• Narrow Angle Glaucoma

• Myasthenia Gravis

• Nursing Mothers

• Dizziness

• Light Headedness

• Tingling

• Headache

• Drowsiness

• Nervousness

• Numbness

• Mental Confusion

• Excitement

• Lethargy

• Insomnia

• Rash

• Urticaria

• Itching

• Severe Allergic Reaction

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Constipation

• Abdominal Pain

• Weakness

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Cyclopam MF 10mg/250mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Cyclopam MF 10mg/250mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Cyclopam MF 10mg/250mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  This medicine should be used with caution in patients with underlying kidney disease. Please Consult your doctor.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Use of this medicine should be avoided in patients with underlying liver disease.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medicine will remain up to 4 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of this medicine will be initiated within 1-2 hours after its administration.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Cyclopam MF 10mg/250mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Spascrush M 10 Mg/250 Mg Tablet

  Montana Remedies

• Dcmol M Tablet

  Unison Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Intaspas Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Spasmonil Plus Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Mefkind-Spas Tablet

  Mankind Pharma Ltd

• Meftal Spas Tablet

  Blue Cross Laboratories Ltd

• Mefnum Spas 10 Mg/250 Mg Tablet

  Vintage Labs Pvt Ltd

• Speedex-Spas Tablet

  Pharmasynth Formulations Ltd

• Colimex MF 10 mg/250 mg Tablet

  Wallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Spasmofirst Tablet

  Wockhardt Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

This medication is used to treat smooth muscle spasms in the gastrointestinal tract which occurs due to irritable bowel syndrome. It blocks the acetylcholine receptors present on the smooth muscles thereby causing the muscles to relax. It also controls excessive secretion from not only stomach but also from bronchial, tracheal and pharyngeal muscles.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

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  • Decreased effect: Phenothiazines, anti-Parkinson's drugs, haloperidol, sustained release dosage forms; decreased effect with antacids.
  • Increased toxicity: Anticholinergics, amantadine, narcotic analgesics, type I antiarrhythmics, antihistamines, phenothiazines, TCAs.

• Interaction with Disease

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  Use with caution in patients with hepatic or renal disease, ulcerative colitis, hyperthyroidism, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, tachycardia, GI obstruction, obstruction of the urinary tract.

• Ques : Do you have to eat before taking Cyclopam MF 10mg/250mg Tablet?

  Ans : Cyclopam MF 10mg/250mg Tablet can be taken with food or water within a prescribed schedule, and most of the people discovered that mixing it with food helps them to get around an upset stomach.

• Ques : How Cyclopam MF 10mg/250mg Tablet helps in periods?

  Ans : Cyclopam MF 10mg/250mg Tablet helps by lowering your body's production of a hormone-like element called prostaglandin, which is associated with heavy periods.

• Ques : What Cyclopam MF 10mg/250mg Tablet is used for?

  Ans : Cyclopam MF 10mg/250mg Tablet is an antispasmodic tablet used for treating specific types of intestinal complication such as irritable bowels syndrome. It also decreases the symptoms of intestinal and stomach cramping.

• Ques : How does this drug work?

  Ans : This medicine minimises the natural movement of gout loosening up the stomach and intestine muscles. It is also used as a reliever during the cramps and menstrual periods.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Cyclopam MF 10mg/250mg Tablet?

  Ans : There are some side effects of this drug such as constipation, shortage of breath, blurred eyesight, painful urination, bloody and cloudy urine and fast heartbeat.

• Ques : Is it safe to take Cyclopam MF 10mg/250mg Tablet?

  Ans : This medication is safe to consume only if taken in doses recommended by a medical expert. In case of overdosage, this drug may cause problems.

• Ques : Can I take Cyclopam MF 10mg/250mg Tablet after drinking alcohol?

  Ans : The consumption of alcohol should be limited as it can increase the risk of stomach or intestinal bleeding.

• Ques : Is it safe to take ibuprofen with Cyclopam MF 10mg/250mg Tablet?

  Ans : Cyclopam MF 10mg/250mg Tablet should not be taken in combination with ibuprofen as it can cause adverse interactions.

• Ques : Is Cyclopam MF 10mg/250mg Tablet safe?

  Ans : Cyclopam MF 10mg/250mg Tablet is safe if it is used in doses as recommended by the doctor.

• Ques : Is Cyclopam MF 10mg/250mg Tablet gluten free?

  Ans : Cyclopam MF 10mg/250mg Tablet does not contain substances like gluten.

• Ques : Does Cyclopam MF 10mg/250mg Tablet help nausea?

  Ans : Nausea is a common side effect of this drug.

• Ques : Does Cyclopam MF 10mg/250mg Tablet help constipation or trigger constipation?

  Ans : Cyclopam MF 10mg/250mg Tablet can cause constipation in some patients.

• Ques : Is Cyclopam MF 10mg/250mg Tablet an opiate/steroid/antacid/NSAID/benzodiazepine?

  Ans : Cyclopam MF 10mg/250mg Tablet is not an opiate, steroid, antacid, NSAID or a benzodiazepine.

• Ques : Is Cyclopam MF 10mg/250mg Tablet a muscle relaxer?

  Ans : Yes, this medication acts as a smooth muscle relaxant. However, it does not cause any relaxation of the skeletal/voluntary muscles.

• Ques : Can I take Cyclopam MF 10mg/250mg Tablet for diarrhea?

  Ans : Cyclopam MF 10mg/250mg Tablet is not helpful; in treating diarrhea. Infact, diarrhea is one of the common side effects of this drug.

• Ques : In which conditions should we avoid taking Cyclopam MF 10mg/250mg Tablet ?

  Ans : Cyclopam MF 10mg/250mg Tablet should not be consumed by a person who has recently undergone heart surgery as doing so may increase the risks of heart attack or stroke.

• Ques : Can I drive while having a Cyclopam MF 10mg/250mg Tablet ?

  Ans : It is not safe to drive while having Cyclopam MF 10mg/250mg Tablet as it may cause side effects like dizziness or drowsiness.

• Ques : Can I drink alcohol while having Cyclopam MF 10mg/250mg Tablets ?

  Ans : One should avoid alcohol consumption while having Cyclopam MF 10mg/250mg Tablets as it may worsen the symptoms like drowsiness or dizziness.

• Ques : Can we take Cyclopam MF 10mg/250mg Tablet on a chronic basis ?

  Ans : One should avoid having Cyclopam MF 10mg/250mg Tablets for a prolonged period as it may increase the risks of heart-related problems and internal bleeding.

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• Mefenamic acid- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 24 Nov 2021]. Available from:

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