Delpocalm Syrup 30ml

Introduction About DELPOCALM SYRUP

DELPOCALM SYRUP is a combination of Dicyclomine and Simethicone which belongs to
the group of medicines called Antispasmodics and Anti flatulent agents,
respectively. DELPOCALM SYRUP is used to provide relief from infantile colic
(persistent crying in infants), gastrointestinal tract spasm, flatulence, and
abdominal discomfort that occurs due to excessive gas formation in disorders
such as dyspepsia (indigestion) and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (digestive
disorder) in affected children.

DELPOCALM SYRUP is not recommended for use in children allergic to Dicyclomine,
and/or Simethicone. It is also not recommended for use in children with
obstructive uropathy (obstructed urinary flow), intestinal obstruction, severe
ulcerative colitis (inflammatory bowel disease), reflux esophagitis
(inflammation of the oesophageal mucosa), unstable cardiovascular status in
acute haemorrhage (blood loss), glaucoma (increased eye pressure), and/or
myasthenia gravis (autoimmune neuromuscular disease).

Before administering DELPOCALM SYRUP, inform your doctor if the child is
suspected of glaucoma, and/or have hiatus hernia with reflux esophagitis
(inflammation of the oesophageal mucosa), thyrotoxicosis (high thyroxine level
in blood), high blood pressure, liver problems (such as impaired hepatic
function), kidney problems (such as renal impairment), and/or heart problems
(such as coronary heart disease).

DELPOCALM SYRUP is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women
as it is intended to be used only in children. DELPOCALM SYRUP is not
recommended for use in infants (aged below 6 months). Consult your doctor before
administering the medicine to the child. DELPOCALM SYRUP is not recommended for
use in elderly patients as it is intended to be used only in children.

The most common side effects of administering DELPOCALM SYRUP in child are dry
mouth, nausea, blurred vision, dizziness, sleepiness, and/or weakness. Consult
your doctor if any of these symptoms becomes worse in the child.

Uses Of DELPOCALM SYRUP

Used in paediatric patients to provide relief from:

• infantile colic (persistent crying in infants)
• gastrointestinal tract spasm
• flatulence
• abdominal discomfort

How DELPOCALM SYRUP Works

DELPOCALM SYRUP works by providing relief from excessive gas formation that
occurs due to dyspepsia/gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, where Dicyclomine
relieves abdominal cramps and pain by relaxing muscles in stomach and gut, and
Simethicone facilitates easy gas passage by disintegrating gas bubbles in
affected children.

How to use DELPOCALM SYRUP

Administer DELPOCALM SYRUP in child as advised by your physician. Shake well
before use. Your doctor will decide the exact dose and duration of management
for your child depending on child’s age, body weight and disease condition.

Side Effects Of DELPOCALM SYRUP

Common

• dry mouth, nausea
• blurred vision
• dizziness, sleepiness
• weakness

Rare

Stop administering DELPOCALM SYRUP and consult your doctor immediately in case
the child experiences:

• signs of allergic reactions such as hives (red itchy welts), difficulty while breathing, and/or swelling of face/lips/tongue/throat
• decreased sweating, fever, and/or heat stroke

How To Manage Side Effects

Dry mouth:

Ask the child to drink plenty of cold water and sip on cold unsweetened drinks
and use lip balm if child’s lips get dry. Ask the child to brush teeth twice a
day. Consult your doctor if symptom gets worse in child.

Warning & Precautions

!### Pregnancy

DELPOCALM SYRUP is not recommended for use in pregnant women as it is intended
to be used only in children.

!### Breastfeeding

DELPOCALM SYRUP is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it is
intended to be used only in children.

!### Kidney

DELPOCALM SYRUP should be used with caution in children with kidney problems
such as renal impairment. Consult your doctor before administering the medicine
to the child.

!### Liver

DELPOCALM SYRUP should be administered with caution in children with liver
problems such as impaired hepatic function. Consult your doctor before
administering the medicine to the child.

!### Allergy

Do not administer DELPOCALM SYRUP if the child is allergic to Dicyclomine,
Simethicone, and/or any other ingredients of this medicine.

!### Heart Disease

DELPOCALM SYRUP should be administered with caution in children with heart
problems such as coronary heart disease and in children scheduled for any heart
surgery. Consult your doctor before administering the medicine to the child.

Others

DELPOCALM SYRUP is not recommended for use in child if it:

• suffers from obstructive uropathy (obstructed urinary flow)
• suffers from intestinal obstruction
• has severe ulcerative colitis (inflammatory bowel disease)
• suffers from reflux esophagitis (inflammation of the oesophageal mucosa)
• has unstable cardiovascular status in acute haemorrhage (blood loss)
• suffers from glaucoma (increased eye pressure), myasthenia gravis (autoimmune neuromuscular disease)

Before administering DELPOCALM SYRUP, inform your doctor if the child:

• is suspected of glaucoma
• has hiatus hernia with reflux esophagitis (inflammation of the oesophageal mucosa)
• suffers from thyrotoxicosis (high thyroxine level in blood)
• has high blood pressure

Use in Paediatrics:

DELPOCALM SYRUP is not recommended for use in infants (aged below 6 months).
Consult your doctor before administering the medicine to the child.

Use in Geriatrics:

DELPOCALM SYRUP is not recommended for use in elderly patients as it is intended
to be used only in children.

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before administering DELPOCALM SYRUP, inform your doctor if your child takes any
of the following medicines:

• metoclopramide (used to manage nausea, vomiting, indigestion)
• antacids (used to relieve indigestion and heartburn) Ex. aluminium hydroxide, magnesium carbonate
• amantadine (used to manage Parkinson's disease)
• quinidine (used to manage irregular/fast heart rhythm)
• antihistamines (used to manage allergies) Ex. chlorpheniramine
• antipsychotic agents (used to manage psychosis) Ex. phenothiazine
• monoamine oxidase inhibitors (used to manage depression) such as tricyclic antidepressants (Ex. amitriptyline)
• medicines used as narcotic analgesics (Ex. meperidine)
• medicines used as a sympathomimetic (Ex. amphetamine)
• other medicines having anticholinergic activity

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally administers too much of DELPOCALM SYRUP to
the child, then consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.
Symptoms of overdose that can occur in child are headache, nausea, vomiting,
blurred vision, dilated pupils, hot dry skin, dizziness, dryness of the mouth,
and/or difficulty in swallowing.

Synopsis

Drug	:	Dicyclomine, Simethicone
Pharmacological Category	:	Antispasmodics, Anti flatulent agents
Therapeutic Indication	:	Provides relief from infantile colic, gastrointestinal tract spasm, flatulence, and abdominal discomfort
Dosage Forms	:	Drops, Oral Drops, Syrup, Suspension

More Information

• Keep DELPOCALM SYRUP out of reach of children
• Do not store DELPOCALM SYRUP above 30°C

FAQs About DELPOCALM SYRUP

Q. What is DELPOCALM SYRUP used for?

A. DELPOCALM SYRUP is used to provide relief from infantile colic (persistent
crying in infants), gastrointestinal tract spasm, flatulence, and abdominal
discomfort that occurs due to excessive gas formation in disorders such as
dyspepsia (indigestion) and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (digestive
disorder) in affected children.

Q. How DELPOCALM SYRUP works?A. DELPOCALM SYRUP works by providing relief from excessive gas formation
that occurs due to dyspepsia/gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, where
Dicyclomine relieves abdominal cramps and pain by relaxing muscles in stomach
and gut, and Simethicone facilitates easy gas passage by disintegrating gas
bubbles in affected children.

Q. What are the most common side effects of administering DELPOCALM SYRUP in
child?

The most common side effects of administering DELPOCALM SYRUP in child are dry
mouth, nausea, blurred vision, dizziness, sleepiness, and/or weakness. Consult
your doctor if any of these symptoms becomes worse in the child.

Q. How DELPOCALM SYRUP is administered to the child?A. Administer DELPOCALM SYRUP in child as advised by your physician. Shake
well before use. Your doctor will decide the exact dose and duration of
management for your child depending on child’s age, body weight and disease
condition.

Q. What happens if child is administered more than the required dosage of
DELPOCALM SYRUP?

A. If you or anyone else accidentally administers too much of DELPOCALM SYRUP to
the child, then consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.
Symptoms of overdose that can occur in child are headache, nausea, vomiting,
blurred vision, dilated pupils, hot dry skin, dizziness, dryness of the mouth,
and/or difficulty in swallowing.