Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

No, Mefkind Spas does not cause weight gain. Weight gain can be prevented or managed by eating a low carb, high protein diet, incorporating some sort of physical activity in the lifestyle like yoga, zumba, pilates, aerobics, etc., drinking plenty of water, ensuring that the bowel moment is clear, drinking green tea, trying intermittent fasting, cutting back on dairy, gluten and added sugar, taking probiotics, eating more fiber, lifting weights, and eating more vegetables and fruits. 

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Mefkind Spas is a brand name for a compound known as dicyclomine. It belongs to the class of compounds known as anticholinergics (a compound that blocks the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the central and peripheral nervous system) and antispasmodics. It is available as a tablet, capsule, syrup and an injection. Mefkind Spas is used for the treatment of functional bowel / irritable bowel syndrome. It also has some local anesthetic properties and is used in biliary, gastrointestinal and urinary tract spasms. It has a mild effect on glandular secretion and cardiovascular system.

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Yes, it is safe to use Mefkind Spas under the guidance of a doctor. 

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Yes, Mefkind Spas can be called a painkiller since it alleviates abdominal spams and provides relief from cramping in irritable bowel syndrome. 

Dr. OP Kholwad MBBS , General Physician

Mefkind Spas is available as a tablet, capsule, syrup and an injection. An oral dosage form is taken a few times a day. It is important to take Mefkind Spas at the same time every day so that one doesn't forget the dose. One can take Mefkind Spas with or without food. Taking it with food may avoid stomach upset. One must follow the recommendations of a doctor while taking Mefkind Spas. In some people, it might cause some side effects like dry mouth, constipation, dizziness, headache, blurred vision, etc.