Cataspa Tablet

Composition of Cataspa Tablet

Cataspa Tablet contains Dicyclomine (20mg) + Diclofenac (50mg). It belongs to the Antihistamine, Sympathomimetic class of medicines.

Uses of Cataspa Tablet

Treatment of Abdominal pain

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Abdominal pain Cataspa 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 Cataspa Tablet as prescribed to get maximum benefit. Eventually
• it will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a more active and better quality of life.

How Cataspa Tablet works

Cataspa Tablet is a combination of two medicines: dicyclomine and diclofenac, which relieves abdominal pain and cramps. Dicyclomine is an anticholinergic that works by relaxing the muscles in the stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thereby relieving cramps, pain, and discomfort. Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause abdominal pain and inflammation (swelling).

How to take Cataspa Tablet

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. Cataspa Tablet should be taken with or after food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Cataspa 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 you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause a racing heart, confusion, blurred vision and difficulty passing urine. It can cause stomach bleeding, kidney failure, drowsiness and fits. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Cataspa Tablet

Most side effects of Cataspa are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Cataspa Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in patients with liver or kidney disease, avoid operating heavy machinery if drowsy.

Do not take Cataspa if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with glaucoma, urinary retention, or a blockage of the gut. Not for people with an active stomach ulcer, severe kidney or heart failure, or asthma triggered by aspirin or anti-inflammatory painkillers. Not in the third trimester of pregnancy.

Interactions with other medicines

May interact with alcohol, sedatives, and other antihistamines.

How to store Cataspa Tablet

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Protect from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Cataspa Tablet

You have been prescribed Cataspa Tablet to get relief from abdominal pain, cramps, and bloating. It is best to take it when the first sign of pain occurs. Avoid taking any antacid at least 2 hours before or after taking Cataspa Tablet. If you develop any new symptoms, or if your symptoms get worse, make an appointment to see your doctor for further advice.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

USV LIMITED

Therapeutic class:

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Drug class:

Antihistamine, Sympathomimetic