• Balagin Injection is used in the treatment of abdominal pain and irritable bowel syndrome (symptoms include abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, and diarrhea or constipation)
• It helps to control sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thereby reduces abdominal cramps
• Balagin Injection is given by your doctor or nurse
• 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 doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
• The most common side effects are dry mouth, blurred vision, nausea, weakness and nervousness
• 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 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
• This medicine may also cause diarrhea, so its better to take plenty of fluids while taking this medicine as it may help to prevent dehydration.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine
• Balagin Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver and kidney disease or alcohol abuse
• It should not be used in infants less than six months of age.

Uses of Balagin Injection

• 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
• Balagin Injection 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
• Balagin Injection is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered
• 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 Balagin Injection, 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

Is Balagin Injection safe?

Balagin Injection is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Is Balagin Injection gluten free?

Balagin Injection active drug does not contain gluten. Read the label instruction of the brands your doctor prescribes you, for gluten content

Does Balagin Injection help nausea?

Balagin Injection is not known to relieve nausea. Nausea is a common side effect of Balagin Injection.

Does Balagin Injection help constipation or trigger constipation?

Balagin Injection may cause constipation.

Is Balagin Injection an opiate/steroid/antacid/NSAID/benzodiazepine?

Balagin Injection is not an opiate, steroid, or an antacid. It is neither a NSAID not a benzodiazepine

Is Balagin Injection a muscle relaxer?

Yes, Balagin Injection 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

Can I take Balagin Injection for diarrhea?

Balagin Injection has no known effects in treating diarrhea.

Can I take Balagin Injection for menstrual cramps?

Balagin Injection 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

Does Balagin Injection make you drowsy?

Balagin Injection may cause drowsiness and make you feel sleepy

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.

Common and Known Side effects of Balagin Injection

• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Blurred vision
• Dryness in mouth
• Nervousness
• Drowsiness
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Confusion
• Hallucination
• Dry skin