Duspatalin: instructions and indications for use, analogues

Spastic pain in the intestines can appear for a variety of reasons - be a sign of illness or a temporary disruption of the gastrointestinal tract. Pain can be relieved with the help of drugs from the group of antispasmodics, to which Duspatalin belongs. Instructions for use will help you get acquainted with the properties of the medication, indications, contraindications and other important information.

a brief description of

Duspatalin belongs to the latest generation of antispasmodics, its use allows you to quickly and effectively eliminate pain and spasms in the intestines. The drug has good tolerance, is often used in the treatment of intestinal diseases, does not have toxic effects on the body, which allows it to be used for a long time.

Reviews of people and doctors about the drug Duspatalin are positive. This medicine is in the home medicine cabinet of many people, it is considered a first aid for pain and spasms in the intestines.

Unlike other antispasmodics, Duspatalin does not adversely affect the functioning of the intestines, does not violate peristalsis, and is completely excreted from the body in a natural way. The drug not only relieves spasms, but also normalizes the work of the digestive system, normalizes the stool.

Composition

Duspatalin is a drug from the Dutch pharmaceutical company Abbott Healthcare Products B.V. Provided in 2 dosage forms - tablets (135 mg) and capsules (200 mg) for oral administration application. The basis of the drug is mebeverin, and auxiliary components are also present in the composition.

Duspatalin capsules contain 200 mg of active ingredient. On the packaging there is an inscription "retard", which means prolonged action of the drug. It consists in the fact that after entering the stomach, mebeverine is slowly released from the capsule - over 16 hours. Conventional tablets do not have such properties. You can buy Duspatalin capsules in a package containing 3 blisters of 10 pieces each. Externally, these are white capsules marked "245". White granules are present inside.

The tablets contain 135 mg of mebeverine hydrochloride. Covered with a white shell, they have a round shape. Produced by the manufacturer in blisters. The package can contain 1, 3 or 5 blisters of 10 tablets each.

How Duspatalin works

Duspatalin is a myotropic antispasmodic with pronounced analgesic properties. Has the ability to stop spasms, relax the smooth muscles of the intestines. Mebeverin in the composition of the drug does not affect intestinal peristalsis, while improving the process of food digestion. The mechanism of action of the drug allows it to be used for a variety of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, which are accompanied by spasm and pain in the abdomen.

Mebeverine has the ability to block the reuptake of norepinephrine, relax the sphincter, improving bile flow and relieving soreness with increased contraction of the intestinal muscles. After taking the drug, mebeverine is slowly absorbed into the bloodstream, penetrates into the liver cells, where it breaks down into metabolites. It is excreted from the body by the kidneys for 16 hours after ingestion.

Indications for use

Duspatalin is indicated for spasms in the organs of the gastrointestinal tract. Spastic pains can be present with various gastroenterological diseases, including:

• intestinal and biliary colic;
• dysfunction of the gallbladder;
• dyskinesia biliary tract;
• irritable bowel syndrome;
• acute cholecystitis;
• cholangitis;
• pancreatitis in the acute period;
• condition after removal of stones from the gallbladder;
• abdominal cramps of unknown etiology;
• functional bowel disorders.

The drug can also be prescribed for other diseases or conditions that are accompanied by cramps and pain in the abdomen. Duspatalin, in addition to its main purpose, can be used for various gastrointestinal disorders: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and constipation, bloating. Taking the medicine normalizes the digestive processes, which improves the general condition.

Analogs

If there is a need to replace the drug, the doctor may prescribe its analogues:

• Niaspam;
• No-shpa;
• Dicetel;
• Bendazole.

The reception of any drug must be agreed with the doctor. Duspatalin's analogs also belong to antispasmodics, but in their composition they have a different active substance and have a different effect.

Duspatalin is one of the best drugs for eliminating intestinal spasms, but it should be used strictly according to the doctor's prescription, after studying the instructions for use.

Duspatalin for children

According to the instructions for use, Duspatalin is prohibited for use by children under 12 years of age. The dosage from this age is similar to that of an adult, but for adolescents it is better to use capsules of the drug.

Indications for taking medicine for children who have reached the age of 12 are functional disorders of the intestines associated with poor-quality food, consumption of soda or fast foods. The drug also has a good effect in case of spasms in the intestines, which appeared against the background of severe stress or psycho-emotional stress.

The dose for adolescents is the same as for adults. The treatment course is determined individually for each patient.

Duspatalin during pregnancy

During pregnancy, many women experience intestinal cramps, which can be the result of an illness or develop against the background of an enlarged uterus and its frequent muscle contractions. With an increased tone of the uterus, doctors recommend taking No-shpa, but in the fight against intestinal colic - Duspatalin.

Important: Duspatalin acts selectively and only on the muscle tone of the digestive system, does not have any effect on spasms in other organs.

The drug is not contraindicated in pregnant women. Moreover, it relaxes the sphincter of Oddi, which is responsible for the release of bile and pancreatic juice into the duodenum. In pregnant women, the sphincter is often closed or tense, leading to indigestion. Taking Duspatalin will help to relax its walls, improving the outflow of bile.

Despite the fact that Duspatalin is often prescribed to pregnant women, clinical studies on this matter have not were carried out, therefore, the doctor before the appointment must exclude possible contraindications, risks to the fetus and herself women.

An important point when taking Duspatalin during pregnancy is that expectant mothers can only take capsules. The frequency of admission and the duration of therapy is determined by the doctor.

How to use

Duspatalin in the form of capsules or tablets is intended for oral administration.

1. Capsules are recommended to be taken 2 times a day, 1 piece, washed down with a sufficient amount of water, 20 minutes before meals. You need to swallow them whole.
2. Tablets are prescribed 1 piece three times a day with a liquid. Take 30 minutes before meals.

Video: Application of Duspatalin

Duspatalin treatment lasts about 2 weeks. In the first week of therapy, take 2 capsules or 3 tablets per day. As health improves, in the second week, the dose is halved - 1 capsule or 2 tablets per day.

The medication has good tolerance, is not addictive, therefore, if necessary, the treatment can be extended until the spastic pain disappears completely. To exclude withdrawal syndrome after prolonged use of the drug, the dose should be reduced in the last days of treatment.

Contraindications

Duspatalin has some contraindications that you need to familiarize yourself with before taking the medicine:

• age up to 12 years;
• pregnancy and lactation (except for medical prescription);
• individual intolerance to the composition.

People with a history of severe liver and kidney pathologies, as well as those who have diabetes and other serious diseases, take the drug with caution.

Side effects

When taking Duspatalin, side effects are very rare. A person may exhibit the following symptoms:

• allergic skin reactions: itching, rash, redness of the skin;
• angioedema;
• nausea;
• stool disorders.

If such symptoms occur, you need to stop treatment with Duspatalin, seek help from a doctor. Similar symptoms may be present with an overdose of the drug, but they may be more pronounced. To exclude their development, you should strictly adhere to the doses prescribed by your doctor.

Features and recommendations

To get the maximum effect from taking the drug Duspatalin, you need to follow some rules:

• take on the recommendation of a doctor, strictly observing the dose and duration of admission;
• drink capsules or tablets 20-30 minutes before meals;
• do not combine with taking drugs that reduce the acidity of gastric juice;
• exclude joint administration with diuretic drugs;
• do not combine with alcohol;
• with a long course of treatment, reduce the dose in the last week;
• do not stop taking the medication at the first improvement in well-being, especially if the doctor has prescribed a course;
• do not use for children;
• do not open the capsule or divide its contents.

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