Niaspam caps 200mg #30

Niaspam instruction for use

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Composition and action

The active ingredient in the drug is mebeverine hydrochloride. The drug is available in the form of capsules, due to which the active component is released more slowly. Also, the capsule shell increases the duration of action. Each capsule contains 200 mg of active ingredient. In addition, excipients are included in the composition:
    purified talc;
    colloidal silicon dioxide;
    vegetable oil;
    microcrystalline cellulose;
    magnesium stearate.
The action of the medication is aimed at blocking sodium, calcium channels in muscle cells, which prevents excessive contraction of fibers. Niaspam relaxes the smooth muscles of the digestive tract, reducing the severity of pain.
    The drug does not affect the motility of the digestive system and does not have an anticholinergic effect.
The main substances of the drug break down in the liver, after which the residues in the form of metabolites are exported by the urinary system. Complete elimination of the drug occurs in 24 hours. A small amount of active components is recorded in the gallbladder, these substances do not enter the blood plasma.

Indications for use

Niaspam is prescribed to reduce the spasm of the organs of the gastrointestinal system, provoked by various pathologies. No less effective drug for diseases accompanied by intestinal irritation. It is used to eliminate intestinal colic. It is possible to take the drug to eliminate digestive disorders that occur with pain in adolescents 12-18 years old. In addition, the drug is prescribed for the following conditions and pathologies:
    cholecystitis;
    pancreatitis
    gall bladder dysfunction;
    biliary colic.
For pain caused by spasm of smooth muscles, Niaspam is prescribed according to the instructions for use. Capsules are taken orally with a necessary amount of liquid. You can not chew the capsule shell, since the effect of the application is reduced. Take the drug 1 capsule in the morning and evening hours for 15-20 minutes before eating.
The duration of the therapeutic course is determined by the doctor in person. If, for any reason, medication is missed, it is not recommended to take a double dose. Age patients (after 60) or patients who are diagnosed with serious liver pathologies, the treatment regimen must be selected individually.

Contraindications and side effects

Niaspam is prescribed for gastrointestinal spasms not for all patients. Contraindications for use are:
    children under 12 years old;
    excessive sensitivity to the components of the drug;
    pregnancy.
With a course of treatment with the drug, negative reactions of the body sometimes develop. Allergies, digestive disorders, and increased excitability of the nervous system were recorded. In rare cases, after taking the pill, dizziness and a drop in blood pressure were recorded.
Niaspam is allowed to be included in the treatment regimen for lactating women. If the dosage is observed, the active ingredients do not penetrate into breast milk and cannot affect the infant before and after feeding.
    The interaction of Niaspam with other substances has not been studied.
When using high doses, immediate gastric lavage is required. An overdose is expressed by an increase in side effects that occur during treatment. Therapy in this case is symptomatic, the use of enterosorbents is indicated. The drug does not have a specific antidote.

Special instructions

In addition to the rules of admission and contraindications, the annotation to the drug contains special instructions. This paragraph of the instruction is required to be read carefully:
    In the absence of a positive effect on the background of Niaspam therapy, the capsule is discontinued. Patients need to contact a medical institution to replace the drug.
    During medical treatment, drivers need to be careful on the roads. This advice also applies to patients working in potentially hazardous industries requiring increased attention.
    In the event of negative side effects, consultation with a medical institution is necessary for a possible replacement of the drug with an analogue.
    Before starting Niaspam therapy, it is necessary to exclude the development of an oncological disease, since during the treatment period the symptoms of such pathologies become dull.
The drug is subject to prescription. The shelf life of the drug from the moment of release does not exceed 2 years.
Studies on the possibility of treatment with the drug during pregnancy have not been conducted. For this reason, Niaspam is not prescribed for this category of people.
There is also insufficient information on the level of penetration of components into breast milk. For the period of therapy, it is better to suspend breastfeeding. Lactation is restored after the end of the medication.
Features of the effect of the drug on fertility in women and men were not considered. Relevant animal studies have shown that the adverse effects of the main active ingredient (mebeverin) do not occur.
Tests have been performed on animals regarding the feasibility of Niaspam therapy and drinking alcohol together. According to the results, it was concluded that there were no specific reactions during the interaction of mebeverine and ethanol.
You can drive vehicles and moving machinery while taking Niaspam. Numerous reviews indicate the absence of a negative effect on the concentration of attention, although no special studies have been conducted on this issue.

Patient Reviews

Patients respond positively to Niaspam. Patients who used this drug noted a rapid onset of therapeutic effect. The severity of pain caused by spasms decreases 30-60 minutes after taking the drug. Its action lasts up to 7-8 hours.
Niaspam is considered relatively safe, since the development of side effects even with a course dose is rare. With an increase in dosage, the effectiveness of the drug does not increase, so there is no need to take higher doses. If no improvement is observed during therapy, it is better to get a second consultation at a medical institution and undergo a full examination to identify the cause of the pathology.

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