No-shpa is a myotropic drug, reduces the tone of smooth muscles, lowers the excitability of the internal organs, improves blood flow. In terms of its effectiveness, this analgesic surpasses all other analogues, since the pain after its reception begins to pass in just a couple of minutes. In our article we will analyze what this tool helps.
Useful information about the drug
The pharmacological properties of this drug make it an effective remedy for the relief of spasms. This tool affects the muscles of the genitourinary system and gastrointestinal tract. Manufacturer - Hungary. Available tool either in the form of tablets (which are more common for admission), or in the form of ampoules for injection.
The main active ingredient of the drug is drotaverine hydrochloride. Also in No-spa there are such excipients as:
- corn starch;
- lactose;
- talc;
- magnesium stearate.
Due to this composition, the drug has an antispasmodic effect on smooth muscles, relaxes muscles. Also taking No-shpy increases blood circulation in the tissues, which leads to the expansion of blood vessels. In turn, it reduces pain, helps lower the temperature. Moreover, the tool is 100% absorbed after administration. The drug is removed from the liver 10 hours after ingestion, completely excreted with the urine - within 72 hours.
What helps No-shpa
This drug is prescribed to both children and adults, and it has a very wide range of applications: it is used for colic, for headaches, and for pain in the intestines. But let's look at all in more detail.
Temperature
There are two types of increased body temperature.
If the whole body is hot, you need to take a febrifuge, but if the arms and legs are cold, muscle spasms are observed, you can use the antispasmodic No-shpu.
The main thing to remember is that this drug is not suitable as a separate drug for treatment: only in combination with antihistamines or antipyretic drugs.
Headache
Despite the fact that the instructions for this drug does not say that the remedy can fight a headache, it can be used to combat insomnia and fatigue, which are caused by discomfort. The main thing is not to use No-mash with other painkillers.
Cough
Cough usually develops against the background of respiratory diseases, and the disease may be of fungal or viral origin. In the fight against the cough itself, No-shpu should not be used, since it does not have an expectorant effect. But it will help alleviate the condition in the case of cramps, which often accompany coughing.
Before giving birth
During pregnancy, this tool should be used in the case of a high tonus of the uterus, which can cause miscarriage. In addition, No-shpa helps prepare the birth canal. The tool is additionally prescribed with the use of drugs such as Buscopan or Papaverine.
Monthly
In some women, menstruation is very painful, resembles contractions, and the discomfort manifests itself in the abdomen and lower back during the entire period. Reception No-shpy during this period will allow you to quickly remove the discharge, relax the muscles of the uterus, which will lead to a reduction in pain symptom. The maximum permissible dose per day: 6 tablets.
Pressure
Increased blood pressure can occur for various reasons. If this occurs due to vascular spasms, then No-shpa in this case will help lower blood pressure. The main thing is to strictly follow the dosage, since uncontrolled pills can lower the pressure to a critical point.
Cystitis
This medicine will not cope with the inflammatory process that led to cystitis, but it will ease the pain symptom. In addition, this drug relaxes the muscles, so that the bladder itself will work better.
Colic
When muscle spasms in the abdominal cavity, a person feels sharp pains, resembling contractions. So appear colic: kidney, intestinal, etc. The appearance of an attack can lead to the consumption of fatty foods in large quantities, alcohol, the presence of adhesions.
To alleviate the pain, you can take a few pills No-shpy, but remember that it just removes the discomfort, but will not cure the cause.
Pains in intestines
The appearance of unpleasant sensations is not always a sign of the disease. Pain may occur after a long medication intake, improper diet. To get rid of unpleasant sensations, you need to drink a few pills No-shpy. However, if the pain does not subside within 2-3 hours, you should immediately consult a doctor.
Nausea
The occurrence of nausea may be associated with overeating, intake of poor-quality (spoiled) food, such symptoms are also accompanied by malfunctions in the gastrointestinal tract. If further symptoms such as weakness or heaviness in the abdomen are observed, this may indicate an exacerbation of gastritis or even food poisoning. To temporarily reduce the attack, you need to drink a couple of pills No-shpy, but you should not postpone the trip to the clinic.
How to drink medicine
This medicine is sold without a prescription, but this does not mean that they can be treated uncontrollably. The optimal dose for an adult - no more than two tablets, a maximum of three times a day. The maximum dose for children - 120 mg, and in three doses.
Also, this drug is contraindicated:
- with hypertension;
- in case of individual intolerance to the components;
- in the presence of renal or heart failure.
Also, it should not be taken when breastfeeding a child, since the components of the medicine along with the mother’s milk will penetrate into the infant’s body, which can adversely affect his health. During this period, it is better to consult with the gynecologist about the reception of No-shpy.
Drotaverinum and No-spa - which is better?
By their action, the properties of these two drugs are almost the same. But despite this, there are still differences between them. These include the following:
- Manufacturer. Drotaverin is a Russian drug, and the manufacturer of No-shpy is Hungary.
- There is crospovidone in the composition of Drotaverin, in its analogue there is no such substance.
- The Hungarian remedy is safer to use, unlike its counterpart - large doses of Drotaverine can cause cardiac abnormalities.
- Hungarian medicine can be given to children from 6 years of age, his Russian "brother" is suitable for kids from three years.
Of course, there is a difference in cost - the Russian equivalent is much cheaper. Which one is better? Since both drugs contain almost identical ingredients, they work on eliminating spasms and pain syndrome in the same way. It all depends on factors such as the cost and age of the patient, personal preferences, since many people do not trust Russian pharmacological products.
