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Q. Is Dicyclomine safe?
Dicyclomine is safe to use if so it is used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as per the advice of the doctor.

Q. Is Dicyclomine gluten free?
Dicyclomine is an active drug and does not contain gluten. To know the gluten content, read the label instructions of the drug carefully.

Q. Is Dicyclomine an over-the-counter medicine?
Dicyclomine is available over-the-counter. However, always consult your doctor before taking Dicyclomine for your disease

Q. Does Dicyclomine help nausea?
Dicyclomine is not known to relieve nausea. Nausea is a common side effect of Dicyclomine.

Q. Does Dicyclomine help constipation or trigger constipation?
Dicyclomine may sometimes cause constipation.

Q. Is Dicyclomine an opiate/steroid/antacid/NSAID/benzodiazepine?
Dicyclomine is neither a benzodiazepine not an NSAID. It is not a steroid, antacid, or an opiate.

Q. Is Dicyclomine a muscle relaxer?
Yes, Dicyclomine is a smooth muscle relaxant. It has a direct effect on muscles of the stomach and intestine. It does not relax the skeletal/voluntary muscles

Q. Can I take Dicyclomine for diarrhea?
Dicyclomine is not meant to treat diarrhea.

Q. Can I take Dicyclomine for menstrual cramps?
Dicyclomine mainly acts on the smooth muscles of the intestine. Hence, it is used to relieve cramps or spasms of the stomach and intestines (gut). It is not known whether it can be used for menstrual cramps

Q. Does Dicyclomine cause constipation?
Dicyclomine may sometimes cause constipation.

Q. Does Dicyclomine make you drowsy?
Dicyclomine may sometimes make you feel sluggish and drowsy

Q. Does Dicyclomine cause hair loss?
Dicyclomine doesn't cause hair loss as a recognized side-effect.

Q. Can I take Dicyclomine with Advil (ibuprofen)/ amoxicillin/ Pepto (bismuth subsalicylate)/ tramadol/ Vicodin (acetaminophen and hydrocodone)/ oxycodone/ Tylenol (paracetamol)?
There are no known serious drug interactions between Dicyclomine and Advil (ibuprofen)/ amoxicillin/ Pepto (bismuth subsalicylate)/ Tramadol/ Vicodin (acetaminophen and hydrocodone)/ oxycodone/ Tylenol (paracetamol). Dicyclomine is often available in combination with pain killers like paracetamol Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on Dicyclomine.

Q. Is Mefenamic Acid an antibiotic/ contain codeine?
Mefenamic Acid does not contain codeine and not an antibiotic. It is a non-steroidal & anti-inflammatory drug used to treat pain and fever.

Q. Is Mefenamic Acid a painkiller?
Mefenamic Acid is a mild to moderate pain reliever medicine.

Q. Is Mefenamic Acid safe?
Mefenamic Acid is safe to use if so it is used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as per the advice of the doctor.

Q. Is Mefenamic Acid good for toothache/ for back pain/ headache?
Mefenamic Acid is a painkiller and can be used to treat a headache, back pain, and dental pain.

Q. Does Mefenamic Acid stop periods/ stop bleeding?
Mefenamic Acid is used for relieving pain that happens before or during a menstrual period. It does not stop periods or bleeding. Always consult your doctor regarding its use

Q. Can I take Mefenamic Acid with naproxen/ paracetamol/ ibuprofen/ metronidazole/ withtramadol/ with tranexamic acid/ with sertraline/ amoxicillin?
There are high chances that Mefenamic Acid may interact with the above-said medications. It is always recommended to consult your doctor before taking any medications along with Mefenamic Acid.

Q. Does Mefenamic Acid make you drowsy?
Drowsiness with Mefenamic Acid is a very rare side effect. Do consult your doctor if you notice such side effects.

• This medication may impair your thinking or alertness. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather. Dicyclomine can decrease your sweating, which can lead to heat stroke in a hot environment.Avoid taking alcohol as it can increase certain side effects of Dicyclomine.Stop using Dicyclomine and call your doctor right away if you have serious side effects such as confusion, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior, fast or uneven heart rate, or if you urinate less than usual or not at all.
• It should be taken with food or milk to avoid getting an upset stomach.It can cause serious complications like stomach bleeding and kidney problems if taken for a long time.Mefenamic Acid can raise your risk of blood clots, heart attack, or a stroke.Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.