Camylofin
About
Camylofin belongs to a group of drugs called 'anticholinergics', used to reduce abdominal pain caused due to intestinal colic, biliary colic, renal colic, and dysmenorrhoea (irregular periods/menses). A muscle spasm is an involuntary contraction of a muscle that can cause a great deal of pain. These cramps can range from mild to severe.
Camylofin consists of 'Camylofin (antispasmodic)'. Camylofin helps in blocking the activity of certain natural substances in the body responsible for causing pain. It also relaxes the muscles in the stomach to relieve sudden muscle contractions. In this way, it effectively reduces abdominal pain.
Camylofin will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. Some people may experience dizziness, nausea (feeling sick), digestion problems (constipation, flatulence, diarrhoea) and skin reactions (like rashes and hives). Most of the side effects of Camylofin do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
If you are allergic to Camylofin or any other medicines, please tell your doctor before receiving Camylofin. Camylofin should be taken with caution in individuals living with ulcerative colitis, tachycardia (fast heart rate) and ulcerative colitis. This medicine should be used carefully in elderly patients, and pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Uses of Camylofin
Medicinal Benefits
Camylofin is used in the treatment of abdominal pain. This drug blocks the action of certain enzymes and chemicals in the body resulting in the control of contractions of muscles. This way, it relieves bloating, urinary tract infections, stomach pain, cramps and painful menstrual periods.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Camylofin
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Appetite loss
- Dryness of mouth
- Digestion problems (like constipation, flatulence, diarrhoea)
- Increased Heart Rate
- Pupil dilation
- Dry Skin
- Dry Mouth
- Difficulty Or Painful Urination
- Photophobia
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Do not take Camylofin if you have allergies to any of its components or painkillers. Please inform your doctor if you are a pregnant or breastfeeding mother before receiving Camylofin. You are recommended not to take alcohol along with Camylofin to avoid unpleasant side effects. Avoid driving or performing any other activity that requires concentration after taking Camylofin as it may cause drowsiness or blurred vision. Always keep your doctor informed about the ongoing medications or the ones you have taken in the past, including over-the-counter medicines and herbal medicines. Patients taking Camylofin and blood thinners should be monitored for appropriate coagulation and bleeding complications. If you have asthma, heart, kidney or liver conditions, inform your doctor before receiving Camylofin.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: If you are taking antidepressant medicines (Amantadine), blood thinner (warfarin), anti-cancer drug (methotrexate), or medicines for treating tuberculosis (isoniazid and rifampicin), inform your doctor before receiving Camylofin.
Drug-Food Interactions: Intake of alcohol should be avoided while taking Camylofin.
Drug-Disease Interactions: If you have liver disease, bleeding disorder, urinary tract infection (UTI), myasthenia gravis, or high blood pressure, inform your doctor before receiving Camylofin.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafeYou are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Camylofin, which can damage your liver.
Pregnancy
consult your doctorCamylofin should be used during pregnancy only after discussing with a doctor and if the potential benefit outweighs the potential risk to the fetus.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctorCamylofin should not be used if you are breastfeeding. Camylofin passes into breast milk, so it is not recommended for use during breastfeeding unless considered essential by your doctor.
Driving
unsafeCamylofin may cause dizziness, drowsiness and visual disturbances, which may affect their ability to drive or operate machinery. Make sure you are not affected before driving or operating machinery.
Liver
consult your doctorIf you have a pre-existing history of liver disease, inform your doctor before receiving Camylofin. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.
Kidney
consult your doctorIf you have a pre-existing or a history of kidney diseases, inform your doctor before receiving Camylofin. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.
Children
unsafeCamylofin is not to be used in children below 12 years of age.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Include more glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, Vitamin D, and calcium-enriched supplements. Besides this, turmeric and fish oils can help in reducing pain and inflammation in the tissue.
- Please do not go for heavy exercise as it may increase your abdominal pain. Instead, you can do stretching, low-impact aerobic exercise (like walking on the treadmill, bike riding, and swimming), and simple forms of yoga. You can also strengthen your muscle strength by lifting light weights and doing muscle stretching regularly.
- Your sitting posture is important, especially when you have pain and inflammation condition. Try to sit as little as possible and only for a short time (10-15 min). Use back support like a rolled-up towel at the back of your curve to minimize pain. Keep your knees and hips at a right angle.
- You can consume caffeine but not too much, as high caffeine intake may cause irritability, poor sleep and menstrual cramps.
Special Advise
- Your doctor may advise regular eye examination during the use of Camylofin, as it may worsen the symptoms of glaucoma.
- Inform your doctor if you have benign prostatic hypertrophy, or mechanical obstructions of the gastrointestinal tract, as Camylofin may worsen the conditions.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Intestinal colic: It is a cramp-like pain that originates in the small or large intestine. It is caused by a blockage that keeps food and liquid from passing through the body.
Biliary colic: It is also known as symptomatic cholelithiasis, a gallbladder attack or gallstone attack, is when a colic (sudden pain) occurs due to a gallstone temporarily blocking the cystic duct.
Renal colic: It is a type of pain you get when urinary stones block part of your urinary tract. Your urinary tract includes your kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. You can get stones anywhere in your urinary tract.
Dysmenorrhea: It refers to abdominal cramps/pain and an unpleasant sensory/emotional experience associated with irregular periods. It occurs just before or during menses. Menstrual cramps that cause throbbing pain in the lower belly during periods may vary from mild to severe. Some of the common symptoms of menstrual cramps include an aching pain in your belly (sometimes severe), a feeling of pressure in your belly, and pain in your hips, lower back, and inner thighs.
FAQs
Camylofin may take an hour to show its effectiveness, so do not take another painkiller in between to get results faster.
Some women experience painful periods, also known as dysmenorrhea. The abdominal pain of menstrual cramps may vary from mild to severe, which may also be accompanied by other symptoms, like lower back pain, nausea, diarrhoea and headaches.
To ease menses abdominal pain, you can use a heating pad or hot water bottle in the abdomen area. Do some exercise and relaxing techniques.
It is advised to tell your doctor if you are taking other medicines as Camylofin may not be advised to persons taking blood-thinner (warfarin, a medicine to treat epilepsy) and medicine to treat tuberculosis (TB).
It has been reported that the use of Camylofin can cause diarrhoea in some cases. In the case of diarrhoea, increase the intake of fluids like drinking plenty of water. If still, diarrhoea persists, inform your doctor and do as advised.
