Abdopress Tablet

Abdopress  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.

Abdopress  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, loss of appetite, dryness in the mouth, 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, 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.

BENEFITS OF TABLET
Abdopress Tablet effectively relieves sudden muscle spasms or contractions in the stomach and intestine (gut), thereby relaxing the muscles and improving the 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 ABDOPRESS 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.

SIDE EFFECTS
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.

Common side effects of Abdopress

• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dryness in mouth
• Dizziness
• Vertigo
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Hypotension (low blood pressure)
• Fast heart rate
• Sweating
• Constipation
• Indigestion
• Abdominal pain
• Increased liver enzymes

HOW TO USE ABDOPRESS 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. ABDOPRESS TABLET is to be taken with food.

HOW THE ABDOPRESS TABLET WORKS
Abdopress Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Drotaverine and Aceclofenac, which relieves abdominal pain and cramps. Drotaverine is an anti-spasmodic medicine which relieves contractions (spasms) associated with smooth muscles in the abdomen. Aceclofenac 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

Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Abdopress Tablet.

Pregnancy
Abdopress Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding
Abdopress Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be continued until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Driving
Abdopress Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney
Abdopress Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Abdopress Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Abdopress Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver
Abdopress Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Abdopress Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE ABDOPRESS TABLET DT?
If you miss a dose of Abdopress Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.