What muscle relaxants are available over the counter?
Over-the-counter options for muscle spasms
- ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
- naproxen (Aleve)
Can I get bentyl over the counter?
Dicyclomine OTC is not available in the United States as dicyclomine is a prescription medication. Because of this, one cannot just buy dicyclomine online as the first step to getting dicyclomine tablets is consulting a licensed medical provider.
Can you buy Dicyclomine over the counter?
What is similar to dicyclomine?
Anti-Spasmotics (Bowel)
- Dicyclomine (bentyl ®)
- Donnatal extentabs®
- Propantheline (pro-banthine ®)
- Simethicone (mylicon ®)
- Hyoscyamine (levsin ®)
- Librax (clininium 2.5 mg + chlordiazepoxide 5 mg)
- Tegaserod (zelnorm ®)
- Bellergal-s.
Are there any side effects to taking antispasmodic medicine?
Most people who take antispasmodics do not have any serious side-effects. If side-effects occur, they are usually minor. In general, the smooth muscle-relaxant types tend to have fewer side-effects. The side-effects depend on which of the antispasmodic medicines you are taking.
What are the different types of antispasmodic medicine?
Antispasmodics are a group (class) of medicines that can help to control some symptoms that arise from the gut (intestines) – in particular, gut spasm. There are two main types, as follows. Antimuscarinics such as: Dicycloverine.
Where are antispasmodic drugs found in the body?
Urinary antispasmodics. What are Urinary antispasmodics? Urinary antispasmodics are the name given to a group of medicines that block the effects of acetylcholine and inhibit involuntary detrusor muscle contractions. The detrusor muscle is found in the wall of the bladder.
How are antispasmodic medicines used to treat IBS?
Antispasmodic Medicines. Antispasmodic medicines are used to treat symptoms such as tummy pain and cramp (spasm). They are most used for symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.