Suggest Alternative Over-the-counter Medication For Belladonna

Posted on Wed, 23 Sep 2015

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Question : is there a drug which can replace beladonna for ibs

have had to use tylenol 3 for pain as had no other medication

Answered by Dr. Dr.N.Senduran (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam

There is a drug called Rifaximin (xifaxan or rifagut adult dose- 400mg) which acts like " belladona" to relieve abdominal pain due to IBS..Apart from drugs,give importance to diet and mental health which is main contributing factor for the syndrome.

Hope this answers your query.further queries are welcome.

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