Epidox Injection

Reviewed By Dr. Shilpa Garcha, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated on 10 Nov 2024 | 01:05 AM (IST)

Epidox Injection is used to treat pain associated with smooth muscle spasms. It may be used in cases of dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) and for reducing post-operative pain. This injection is also used to reduce the first stage of labor.

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1 ml Injection

General Information

Contains

Valethamate (8mg/ml)

Marketer

Biogen Serums Pvt Ltd

Storage

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Product introduction

Epidox Injection is given by your doctor or nurse. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are blurred vision, increased heart rate, dilatation of the pupil, and constipation. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. Dry mouth may also occur as a side effect. But, frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake, and sugarless candy may help you. Avoid alcohol intake while having this medicine as it may worsen your side effects.

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Before taking this medicine, you should let your doctor know if you have liver and kidney problems.

Uses of Epidox Injection

Pain due to smooth muscle spasm

Benefits of Epidox Injection

Pain due to smooth muscle spasm
Epidox Injection effectively relieves smooth muscle pain, stiffness, or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement. It helps relieve pain due to periods (menstrual pain), pain after surgery, stomach pain etc. It relaxes the muscles and improves your condition. This helps to treat cramps, pain, bloating, and discomfort.
Epidox Injection is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated. Eventually, it will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Side effects of Epidox Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Epidox

Blurred vision
Increased heart rate
Dryness in mouth
Difficulty in swallowing
Urinary retention
Dilatation of pupil
Constipation

How to use Epidox Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Epidox Injection works

Epidox Injection is an anticholinergic medication. It works by blocking the effect of a chemical messenger (acetylcholine), thereby relaxing the smooth muscles of cervix and intestine.

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Quick tips

Epidox Injection is used to hasten the dilatation of the cervix during labor and to control pain due to smooth muscle spasm.
Take precautions while taking Epidox Injection if you have an excessive amount of thyroid hormone in the blood, cardiac insufficiency, cardiac failure and cardiac surgery as it may worsen the condition.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Epidox Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Epidox Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Epidox Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Epidox Injection may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Epidox Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Epidox Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Phenylpropane Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

Anticholinergics

References

Medindia. Valethamate. [Accessed 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:

Patient concerns

Neck pain when I move my neck a bit. I think it's due to exercise and gyming .

Dr. Sunil Tripathi

Physiotherapy

It might be muscle soreness or muscle spasm due to improper Posture or overuse of musclesConsult a Physiotherapist in your area

sir/madam i have pain in my testical(in left side) it slept at 4am. when I woke up it was paining since 2 days it may be due to cold and there is no swelling. may be little bit.

Dr. Shyam Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Hello PATIENT to 1mg. Your pain may be due to cold spasm or tortion. If pain persist please visit surgeon and examined.

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Marketer details

Name: Biogen Serums Pvt Ltd
Address: R6 Sector, A 104, Life Republic Marunji, Hinjewadi - 411057

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Epidox Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Epidox Injection

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Epidox Injection

Benefits of Epidox Injection

Side effects of Epidox Injection

How to use Epidox Injection

How Epidox Injection works

All substitutes for Epidox Injection

Tipitosin 8mg Injection

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

Patient concerns

Neck pain when I move my neck a bit. I think it's due to exercise and gyming .

sir/madam i have pain in my testical(in left side) it slept at 4am. when I woke up it was paining since 2 days it may be due to cold and there is no swelling. may be little bit.

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