Clinical Overview
Dicyclomine Hydrochloride (10mg) and Mefenamic Acid (250mg) Tablets is a fixed-dose antispasmodic and fenamate NSAID combination. Dicyclomine relieves visceral smooth muscle spasms via antimuscarinic action and direct musculotropic relaxation; mefenamic acid inhibits cyclooxygenase and antagonizes prostaglandin receptors, eliminating pelvic pain and cramping. Indicated for severe spasmodic dysmenorrhea, intestinal colic, and spastic abdominal pain.
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
Verified Clinical References
Usage Guidelines
Take orally 1 tablet two to three times daily with food or milk with a glass of water. Swallow whole.
General Administration Advice: Adhere strictly to the prescribed dosage, frequency, and treatment course. For oral medications, swallow with sufficient water. Never stop antibiotics, psychiatric medications, or antihypertensives abruptly without clinical direction.
Possible Side Effects
Common: Dry mouth, nausea, dizziness, blurred vision, heartburn, drowsiness. Rare/Severe: Peptic ulceration, urinary retention, and GI bleeding.
*Note: Individual physiological responses vary. While many patients experience few or no side effects, notify your treating physician if adverse reactions persist or if hypersensitivity (angioedema, skin rash, dyspnea) occurs.
Precautions & Warnings
Contraindicated in active peptic ulcer disease, narrow-angle glaucoma, obstructive uropathy, and paralytic ileus.
Medical Disclaimer: Statutory Clinical Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational and price-transparency purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, clinical diagnosis, or analgesic treatment guidance. Always consult a registered physician or orthopedic specialist before taking pain relievers, anti-inflammatory medications, or anti-arthritic therapies.