• Stelabid 5mg/1mg Tablet is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (symptoms include abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, and diarrhea or constipation)
• It prevents the sudden spasm of muscles to relieve stomach pain and cramps
• It also promotes easy passage of gas to reduce stomach discomfort
• Stelabid 5mg/1mg Tablet is taken with or without 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 nausea, constipation, dryness in mouth, weight gain, orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), blurred vision, and difficulty in urination
• 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 and sleepiness, 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 sleepiness.
• Lifestyle modifications like having fiber-rich diet, avoiding foods that trigger your symptoms, increasing fluid intake and regular exercise can help you to get better results
• Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases
• You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Uses of Stelabid 5mg/1mg Tablet

• In Irritable bowel syndrome Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory disease of the large intestine (colon) that usually needs long term management
• This can lead to bleeding, frequent diarrhea, bloating, flatulence, cramps and stomach pain
• Stelabid 5mg/1mg Tablet relaxes the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine) and relieves these symptoms effectively
• Usually, it is used along with other medicines for management of your condition
• Continue taking it for as long as the doctor may advise you to
• You need to Take Stelabid 5mg/1mg Tablet regularly to get the most out of it
• Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Stelabid 5mg/1mg 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.

Frequestly asked Questions

Common and Known Side effects of Stelabid 5mg/1mg Tablet

• No common side effects seen