Anticholinergics And Antispasmodics (Oral Route, Parenteral Route, Rectal Route, Transdermal Route)
- Take the medicine 30 minutes to 1 hour before meals unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
- Do not take the medicine within 2 or 3 hours of taking an antacid or a medicine for diarrhea.
When should I take antispasmodic medication?
It is generally recommended that you take these medicines only when necessary. For example, people with IBS commonly find that there are times when symptoms flare up for a while. So, it is common to take an antispasmodic when symptoms flare up, and to stop them if symptoms settle down.
Are antispasmodics safe?
Antispasmodic drugs are cheap, effective and generally safe. They may improve outcomes in colonoscopy, however their use has not been consistent or widespread.
