Zerodol Spas Tablet

Composition of Zerodol Spas Tablet

Zerodol Spas Tablet contains Drotaverine (80mg) + Aceclofenac (100mg). It belongs to the NSAID + Analgesic/Antipyretic + Anticholinergic antispasmodic class of medicines.

Uses of Zerodol Spas Tablet

• Relief of abdominal cramps and spasmodic pain (e.g.
• gastrointestinal/intestinal spasms)
• painful cramps with inflammation
• colicky pain associated with smooth muscle spasm

Key benefits

• Relieves abdominal cramping and spasms
• Reduces pain and inflammation
• Helps in colicky/spasmodic pain
• Provides quick symptomatic relief

How Zerodol Spas Tablet works

Aceclofenac and paracetamol reduce pain and inflammation by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis (COX pathway). Dicyclomine is an anticholinergic antispasmodic that relaxes smooth muscles of the gut, reducing cramps and spasm.

How to take Zerodol Spas Tablet

Take orally as advised by doctor, usually after food with water. Do not exceed prescribed dose; use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration. Avoid taking with other paracetamol-containing products.

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 Zerodol Spas 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 Zerodol Spas Tablet

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

• nausea
• vomiting
• stomach pain
• indigestion
• diarrhea
• constipation
• dizziness
• dry mouth
• blurred vision
• drowsiness
• headache

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 Zerodol Spas Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Prescription medicine. Avoid in allergy to NSAIDs/paracetamol/dicyclomine, active peptic ulcer or GI bleeding, severe liver or kidney disease, severe heart failure. NSAIDs can increase risk of stomach bleeding/ulcer and cardiovascular events; seek help for black stools, vomiting blood, chest pain or shortness of breath. Dicyclomine may cause drowsiness/blurred vision—avoid driving if affected; use caution in glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, urinary retention/prostatic enlargement, and intestinal obstruction. Use caution in elderly and in dehydration. Do not use multiple painkillers/NSAIDs together unless advised.

Do not take Zerodol Spas 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

Alcohol, anticoagulants/antiplatelets (warfarin, aspirin, clopidogrel), other NSAIDs, corticosteroids, SSRIs/SNRIs, methotrexate, lithium, digoxin, antihypertensives (ACE inhibitors/ARBs/diuretics), ciclosporin/tacrolimus, other anticholinergics, sedatives

How to store Zerodol Spas Tablet

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

Expert advice for Zerodol Spas Tablet

Zerodol Spas Tablet helps relieve abdominal pain and cramps. Take it with food to avoid getting an upset stomach. Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. It may cause dizziness, drowsiness or visual disturbances. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Zerodol Spas Tablet as it can cause excessive drowsiness and increase your risk of stomach problems. It may cause a drop in your blood pressure. Monitor your blood pressure regularly and rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. Inform your doctor if you have severe kidney, liver, or heart disease.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

IPCA LABORATORIES LTD`

Therapeutic class:

Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory & Antispasmodic

Drug class:

NSAID + Analgesic/Antipyretic + Anticholinergic antispasmodic