INTRODUCTION

MERISPAS DROPS contains a combination of Dill oil, Fennel oil and Simethicone which belongs to the group of medicines called Antiflatulents, Carminative agents, Anti-foaming agents respectively. It is used in infants and children to relieve infantile colic, gas (flatulence), stomach pain (sharp and sudden onset) and cramps, bloating, stomach discomfort due to indigestion, and regurgitation (spitting up food from the stomach or oesophagus).

MERISPAS DROPS also helps to treat constipation, gastric infections, loss of hunger due to gastric problems. Avoid intake of caffeine, chocolates, beans, fizzy drinks, spicy foods, or sprouts to reduce bloating and gas problems. It is not recommended to take MERISPAS DROPS if you have liver or kidney problems, diabetes, vomiting, ileus, and obstructive gastrointestinal colic.

Before taking MERISPAS DROPS inform your doctor if you are being treated for thyroid diseases. Common side effects of taking MERISPAS DROPS are nausea, headache, loose motion, constipation. Consult your doctor if any of the symptoms are worsening.

USES OF MERISPAS DROPS

It is used in infants and children to relieve:

• bloating, discomfort, and stomach pain
• stomach cramps and enhance digestion
• flatulence (gas) and provide relief from stomach upsets
• infantile colic
• loss of hunger due to excess gas in stomach and intestine
• regurgitation (spitting up food from the stomach or oesophagus)
• gastric infections
• constipation

HOW MERISPAS DROPS WORKS

MERISPAS DROPS contains Dill oil, Fennel oil, Simethicone. Simethicone works by combining the tiny gas bubbles in the stomach to create larger bubbles. Then, the wind may more easily escape your body (by burping or farting). Dill oil is an essential oil with soothing (calming) properties. It relieves flatulence(gas) and provides relief from stomach upset.

Fennel oil acts as a carminative agent. It promotes the movement of food through intestines and stops muscle pain and cramps. Also increases metabolism and breaks down fats to act as a natural fat burner. Hunger is reduced, and a sense of fullness is produced by fennel seeds, and it helps to relieve digestive issues like bloating, flatulence, constipation, colic, intestinal gas, heartburn, and even irritable bowel syndrome.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take MERISPAS DROPS as advised by your physician. Shake well before use. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

SIDE EFFECTS OF MERISPAS DROPS

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Constipation

Drink plenty of water. Include more fruits and vegetables in your diet. Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption. Maintain a well-balanced diet and continue regular physical exercising. Consult your doctor if it worsens.

Diarrhea

Keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids and electrolytes such as ORS. Consult your doctor if it worsens.

Nausea And Vomiting

Avoid eating fried and greasy food. Take simple, light, small meals at frequent intervals. Keep yourself hydrated by drinking lots of fluids.

Headache

Drink plenty of fluids and stay hydrated. Try to be tension free and relaxed. Take adequate sleep and rest. Avoid consumption of alcohol. Apply pain balm if required. Consult your doctor if it worsens.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

PREGNANCY

Safe

MERISPAS DROPS is marked safe to be taken in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking it.

BREASTFEEDING

Safe

MERISPAS DROPS is marked safe to be taken in breastfeeding mothers. Consult your doctor before taking MERISPAS DROPS.

KIDNEY

Contraindicated

MERISPAS DROPS is not recommended for use if you have kidney disease. Consult your doctor before taking it.

LIVER

Contraindicated

MERISPAS DROPS is not recommended for use if you have liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking it.

ALLERGY

Contraindicated

Do not take MERISPAS DROPS if you are allergic to Dill oil, Fennel oil, Simethicone, or any other ingredients in it. Consult your doctor before taking MERISPAS DROPS.

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug – Drug interactions:

Before taking MERISPAS DROPS inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

• medicine used to treat thyroid diseases (Ex. levothyroxine)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally took too much MERISPAS DROPS, consult your doctor immediately. Symptoms of overdosage include headache, stomach upset, loose motion, constipation.

SYNOPSIS

MORE INFORMATION

• Keep MERISPAS DROPS out of reach of children
• Store MERISPAS DROPS at room temperature

FAQs ABOUT MERISPAS DROPS

Q. What is MERISPAS DROPS used for?

A. It is used in infants and children to relieve bloating, discomfort, and stomach pain, stomach cramps and enhance digestion, flatulence (gas) and provide relief from stomach upsets, infantile colic, loss of hunger due to excess gas in stomach and intestine, regurgitation (spitting up food from the stomach or oesophagus), gastric infections, constipation . Consult a doctor before taking MERISPAS DROPS.

Q. Is it okay to administer MERISPAS DROPS to babies to treat infantile colic?

A. Yes. MERISPAS DROPS is marked safe to be taken in infants and children. Consult your doctor for more information before taking it.

Q. What are the common side effects of taking MERISPAS DROPS?

A. Most common side effects of taking MERISPAS DROPS include nausea, headache, loose motion, constipation. Consult a doctor if any of the symptoms are worsening.

Q. When is MERISPAS DROPS contraindicated?

A. It is not recommended to take MERISPAS DROPS if you have liver or kidney problems, diabetes, vomiting, ileus, and obstructive gastrointestinal colic. Consult a doctor before taking it.

Q. What are the dietary precautions while taking MERISPAS DROPS?

A. Avoid intake of caffeine, chocolates, beans, fizzy drinks, spicy foods, or sprouts to reduce bloating and gas problems. Consult your doctor for more information.

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