Medicine Details
Gemspas M 80mg/250mg Tablet
Manufacturer: Genetic Pharma
Salt Composition: Drotaverine (80mg) + Mefenamic Acid (250mg)
Medicine Type: allopathy
Introduction: In Treatment of Abdominal pain Gemspas M 80mg/250mg Tablet effectively relieves sudden muscle spasms or contractions in the stomach and intestine (gut), thereby relaxing the muscles and improving movement of food. It also blocks chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain sensation. This helps to treat abdominal pain (or stomach pain) as well as cramps, bloating and discomfort. Take Gemspas M 80mg/250mg Tablet as prescribed by the doctor. Eventually, it will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
Benefits: 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. Gemspas M 80mg/250mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Description: Gemspas M 80mg/250mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of abdominal pain. It works effectively to reduce abdominal pain, bloating, discomfort and cramps by relaxing the muscles of the stomach and gut. It also blocks certain chemical messengers that cause pain and discomfort. Gemspas M 80mg/250mg Tablet is taken with 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 diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, dryness in mouth, loss of appetite, feeling thirsty, and heartburn. 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 drowsiness, 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 dizziness. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
How to Use: Gemspas M 80mg/250mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Drotaverine and Mefenamic Acid, which relieves abdominal pain and cramps. Drotaverine is an anti-spasmodic medicine which relieves contractions (spasms) associated with smooth muscles in the abdomen. Mefenamic Acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause abdominal pain and inflammation (swelling).
Safety Advice: If you miss a dose of Gemspas M 80mg/250mg 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.
If Missed: strip of 10 tablets
Packaging: Strip
Packaging Type:
Primary Use: Treatment of Abdominal pain
Side Effects: Vomiting | Diarrhea | Dryness in mouth | Heartburn | Vertigo | Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) | Hypotension (low blood pressure) | Fast heart rate | Sweating | Constipation | Increased liver enzymes | Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils) | Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes) | Low blood platelets | Purpura | Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood) | Breathlessness | Ringing in ear | Abdominal pain | Flatulence | Indigestion | Stomach inflammation | Confusion | Depression
Alcohol Interaction: UNSAFE
Pregnancy Interaction:
Lactation Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Driving Interaction:
Kidney Interaction: CAUTION
Liver Interaction: CAUTION