Cataspa Tablet is a medicine that is used for the treatment of Pain In Abdomen, Inability To Control Urine, Muscle Aches, Menstrual Cramps, Painful Menstruation, Pain In Stomach and other conditions.
Cataspa Tablet contains Diclofenac Potassium, and Dicyclomine as active ingredients.
Cataspa Tablet works by reducing the substances in the body that cause inflammation and pain; reducing muscle contractions and pain.
2. Cataspa TabletWorking,Mechanismof ActionandPharmacology
Cataspa Tabletimprovesthe patient’sconditionbyperformingthe followingfunctions:
Reducingthe substancesinthe bodythatcause inflammationandpain.
Reducingmuscle contractionsandpain.
Cataspa Tablet– CompositionandActive Ingredients
Cataspa Tabletiscomposedof the followingactive ingredients(salts)
DiclofenacPotassium(50MG)
Dicyclomine (Dicycloverine) (20MG)
Please note thatthismedicine maybe available invariousstrengthsforeachactive ingredientlisted
above.
Cataspa Tablet– Side-effects
The followingisalistof possible side-effectsthatmayoccur from all constitutingingredientsof
Cataspa Tablet.Thisisnota comprehensive list.These side-effectsare possible,butdonotalways
occur. Some of the side-effectsmaybe rare but serious.Consultyourdoctorif youobserve anyof
the followingside-effects,especiallyif theydonotgo away.
Dizziness
3. Indigestion
Gas
Nausea
Diarrhea
Constipation
Cataspa Tablet– Precautions&How to Use
Before usingthisdrug,informyourdoctorabout yourcurrentlistof medications,overthe counter
products(e.g.vitamins,herbal supplements,etc.),allergies,pre-existingdiseases,andcurrenthealth
conditions(e.g.pregnancy,upcomingsurgery,etc.).Some healthconditionsmaymake youmore
susceptibletothe side-effectsof the drug.Take as directedbyyourdoctor or follow the direction
printedonthe product insert.Dosage isbasedonyourcondition.Tell yourdoctorif yourcondition
persistsorworsens.Importantcounselingpointsare listedbelow.
Avoidbecomingoverheatedordehydrated
Avoidtakingalcohol
Do not drive oroperate machinery
Drive or anythingthatrequiresalertness
Impairyourthinkingoralertness
Planningtobecome pregnantorbreastfeeding
Cataspa Tablet– Drug Interactions
If you take otherdrugs or overthe counterproductsat the same time,the effectsof CataspaTablet
may change.Thismay increase yourriskforside-effectsorcause yourdrug not to workproperly.
Tell yourdoctor aboutall the drugs,vitamins,andherbal supplementsyouare using,sothatyou
doctor can helpyoupreventormanage drug interactions.CataspaTabletmayinteractwiththe
followingdrugsandproducts:
Aliskiren
Alprazolam
Atropine
4. Benztropine
Captopril
Chlorpheniramine
Cataspa Tablet– Contraindications
HypersensitivitytoCataspaTabletisa contraindication.Inaddition,CataspaTabletshould notbe
takenif you have the followingconditions:
Asthma
Childrenunderthe age of 14 years
Glaucoma
Hypersensitivity
Infantslessthan6 monthsof age
Myastheniagravis
OtherimportantInformationonCataspaTablet
Missinga dose
In case you missa dose,take itas soon as younotice.If itis close tothe time of yournextdose,skip
the misseddose andresume yourdosingschedule.Donottake extradose to make up fora missed
dose.If youare regularlymissingdoses,considersettinganalarmor askinga familymemberto
remindyou.Please consultyourdoctorto discusschangesinyourdosingschedule ora new
schedule tomake upfor misseddoses,if youhave missedtoomanydosesrecently.
Overdosage of CataspaTablet
Do not take more than prescribeddose.Takingmore medicationwill notimproveyoursymptoms;
rather theymaycause poisoningorseriousside-effects.If yoususpectthatyouor anyone else who
may have overdosedof CataspaTablet,pleasegotothe emergencydepartmentof the closest
hospital ornursinghome.Bringa medicine box,container,orlabel withyoutohelpdoctorswith
necessaryinformation.
5. Do not give yourmedicinestootherpeople evenif youknow thattheyhave the same conditionorit
seemsthattheymay have similarconditions.Thismayleadtooverdosage.
Please consultyourphysicianorpharmacistorproductpackage for more information.
Storage of CataspaTablet
Store medicinesatroomtemperature,awayfromheatanddirectlight.Donot freeze medicines
unlessrequiredbypackage insert.Keepmedicinesawayfromchildrenandpets.
Do not flushmedicationsdownthe toiletorpourthemintodrainage unlessinstructedtodoso.
Medicationdiscardedinthismannermaycontaminate the environment.Please consultyour
pharmacistor doctor formore detailsonhow tosafelydiscardCataspaTablet.
ExpiredCataspaTablet
Takinga single dose of expiredCataspaTabletisunlikelytoproduce anadverse event.However,
please discusswithyourprimaryhealthprovideror pharmacistforproperadvice orif youfeel
unwell orsick.Expireddrugmaybecome ineffective intreatingyourprescribedconditions.Tobe on
the safe side,itisimportantnotto take expireddrug.If youhave a chronicillnessthatrequires
takingmedicine constantlysuchasheartcondition,seizures,andlife-threateningallergies,youare
much saferkeepingintouchwithyourprimaryhealthcare providersothatyou can have a fresh
supplyof unexpiredmedications.
Dosage Information
Please consult yourphysicianorpharmacistorrefertoproduct package.
Cataspa Tablet– Packagesand Strengths
6. Cataspa Tabletisavailable inthe followingpackagesandstrengths
Cataspa Tablet– Packages:10 Tablet
Cataspa Tablet– Strengths:50MG+20MG, 20+50
Cataspa Tablet– FrequentlyaskedQuestions
Can CataspaTabletbe usedforpainin abdomenandinabilitytocontrol urine?
Yes,painin abdomenandinabilitytocontrol urine are amongthe mostcommonreportedusesfor
Cataspa Tablet.Please donotuse CataspaTabletforpainin abdomenandinabilitytocontrol urine
withoutconsultingfirstwithyourdoctor.Clickhere tofindoutwhatotherpatientsreportas
commonusesfor CataspaTablet.
How longdoI needtouse CataspaTabletbefore Isee improvementof myconditions?
These timesmaynotbe reflective of whatyoumayexperience orhow youshoulduse thismedicine.
Please consultwithyourdoctortocheck how longdo youneedto eatCataspa Tablet.Clickhere to
findoutwhat otherpatientsreport astime foreffectivenessforCataspaTablet.
At whatfrequencydoIneedto use CataspaTablet?
Please followyourdoctor’sadvice onhow oftenyouneedtoCataspaTablet.Clickhere tofindout
whatother patientsreportasfrequencyof usingCataspaTablet.
ShouldIconsume CataspaTabletemptystomach,before foodorafterfood?
However,thismaynotbe reflective of how youshouldconsume thismedicine.Please follow your
doctor’sadvice onhow youshouldeatthismedicine.Clickhere tofindoutwhatotherpatients
reportas timingof usingCataspaTablet.
Is itsafe to drive or operate heavymachinerywhenconsuming?
7. If you experience drowsiness,dizziness,hypotensionoraheadache as side-effectswheneating
Cataspa Tabletmedicinethenitmay notbe safe todrive a vehicle oroperate heavymachinery.One
shouldnotdrive a vehicle if eatingthe medicine makesyoudrowsy,dizzyorlowersyourblood-
pressure extensively.Pharmacistsalsoadvisepatientsnottodrinkalcohol withmedicinesasalcohol
intensifiesdrowsinessside-effects.Please checkforthese effectsonyourbodywhenusingCataspa
Tablet.Alwaysconsultwithyourdoctorforrecommendationsspecifictoyour bodyandhealth
conditions.
Is thismedicine orproductaddictive orhabitforming?
Most medicinesdon’tcome withapotential foraddictionorabuse.Usually,government’s
categorizesmedicinesthatcan be addictive ascontrolledsubstances.Examplesincludeschedule H
or X inIndiaand schedule II-V inthe US.Please consult the productpackage tomake sure that the
medicine doesnotbelongtosuchspecial categorizationsof medicines.Lastly,donotself-medicate
and increase yourbody’sdependence tomedicineswithoutthe advice of adoctor.
Can itbe stoppedimmediately ordoI have to slowlyweenoff consumption?
Some medicinesneedtobe taperedorcannotbe stoppedimmediatelybecause of reboundeffects.
Please consultwithyourdoctorforrecommendationsspecifictoyourbody,healthandother
medicationsthatyoumaybe using.
Is CataspaTabletsafe to consume or applywhenpregnant?
Please consultwithyourdoctorforcase-specificrecommendations.
Is CataspaTabletsafe while breastfeeding?
Please discussthe risksandbenefitswithyourdoctor.