What is the difference between an antispasmodic and a painkiller?

An antispasmodic relaxes the muscle that is cramping. A painkiller acts on the pain signal. Combination packs contain both.

Are these used for period pain?

Some are, often combined with an NSAID such as mefenamic acid. Which suits depends on the person.

Do antispasmodics cause drowsiness?

Some, such as hyoscine and dicyclomine, can cause drowsiness or a dry mouth. Check before driving.

Antispasmodics - Molecules, Uses & Brands

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Dicyclomine

Antimuscarinic antispasmodic Injection, Solution, Oral

Commonly used for

Stomach cramps
Colic
IBS

32 brands on PharmEasy

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Drotaverine

Direct smooth muscle relaxant Tablet, Injection

Commonly used for

Stomach cramps
Period pain
Colic

178 brands on PharmEasy

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Atropine

Antimuscarinic antispasmodic Eye

Commonly used for

Emergency care
Anaesthesia
Eye examination

70 brands on PharmEasy

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Glycopyrrolate

Antimuscarinic antispasmodic Respule, Tablet, Transpule

Commonly used for

Excess secretions
Anaesthesia
Stomach cramps

9 brands on PharmEasy

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Mebeverine

Direct smooth muscle relaxant Capsule, Tablet

Commonly used for

Stomach cramps
Period pain
Colic

55 brands on PharmEasy

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Caroverine

Antispasmodic Capsule, Tablet, Softgel

Commonly used for

Stomach cramps
Cramping pain

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Otilonium Bromide

Direct smooth muscle relaxant Tablet

Commonly used for

Stomach cramps
Period pain
Colic

3 brands on PharmEasy

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Hyoscyamine

Antimuscarinic antispasmodic Tablet, Injection

Commonly used for

Stomach cramps
Colic
IBS

4 brands on PharmEasy

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Camylofin

Combined antispasmodic Injection, Oral

Commonly used for

Stomach cramps
Colic

5 brands on PharmEasy

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Propantheline

Antimuscarinic antispasmodic Tablet

Commonly used for

Stomach cramps
Colic
IBS

1 brand on PharmEasy

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Cimetropium

Antispasmodic Tablet

Commonly used for

Stomach cramps
IBS

1 brand on PharmEasy

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Hyoscine

Antimuscarinic antispasmodic Tablet

Commonly used for

Stomach cramps
Colic
IBS

4 brands on PharmEasy

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Antispasmodics

Dicyclomine

Drotaverine

Atropine

Glycopyrrolate

Mebeverine

Caroverine

Otilonium Bromide

Hyoscyamine

Camylofin

Propantheline

Cimetropium

Hyoscine

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Antispasmodics Some molecules in this class are prescription-only. Each card says which, and the Prescription filter narrows the list to one or the other.

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