Baxidin Tablet

This page serves as your comprehensive resource for Baxidin Tablet. We delve into the specifics of this medication, including its indications, the precise way it should be administered, a detailed account of possible side effects, and crucial information regarding contraindications and precautions. Enhance your understanding of Baxidin Tablet and its role in your treatment plan.

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Salt Combination: Clidinium (2.5mg) + Chlordiazepoxide (5mg) + Dicyclomine (10mg)
Brand: Benedic Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd
Uses: Treatment of Irritable bowel syndrome

Description

Baxidin 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
Baxidin Tablet is taken 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, nervousness, dryness in mouth, difficulty in urination, confusion, weakness, blurred vision, and coordination impaired
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.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Baxidin Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Baxidin Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Baxidin Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Baxidin Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Baxidin Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.^As Baxidin Tablet may make you feel drowsy or affect your concentration and this may affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Baxidin Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Baxidin Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Baxidin Tablet.
Drug Action:	N/A
Therapeutic class:	GASTRO INTESTINAL
Habit Forming:	Yes
Chemical Class:	N/A

Uses

Uses of Baxidin Tablet

In Treatment of 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
Baxidin 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 Baxidin 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 Baxidin 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.

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