Abdo Oral Drops

Quick info

Abdo Oral Drops helps treat stomach pain, bloating, and abdominal cramps caused due to acidity, gas, infections, or diseases of the gastrointestinal tract in children. Abdo Oral Drops is a mixture of two active medicines, Dicyclomine and Dimethicone. It works by relaxing the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine) and absorbing extra gas. Abdo Oral Drops also helps control the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. Give the prescribed dose of Abdo Oral Drops to your child orally before a meal or as suggested by the doctor. Your child's doctor may prescribe this medicine for a few days to many days. But do not continue it for more than 2 weeks without consulting the doctor as excessive and long-term use may have adverse effects on your child. Additionally, do not abruptly stop the medicine by yourself as it may bring back the symptoms or worsen your child's condition.

How it works

Abdo Oral Drops is a mixture of two active medicines, Dicyclomine and Dimethicone. Dicyclomine works by relaxing the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms) thereby relieving abdominal cramps and pain. Whereas the antifoaming medicine disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas.

Direction of use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Abdo Oral Drops may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Tips

• Give your child a diet that is rich in fiber and low in fermentable sugars.
• Avoid giving gas-producing foods to your child such as beans, onions, carrots, raisins, and bananas.
• Encourage your child to exercise daily as it has potential benefits in constipation and in improving overall wellbeing.

Side Effects

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Constipation
• Burping
• Vision problem
• Loss of appetite
• Drowsiness