OB 40mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (symptoms include abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, and diarrhea or constipation). This medicine exerts an intense antispasmodic effect on the smooth muscles of the digestive tract.

OB 40mg Tablet is used to treat variety of diseases ranging from muscle cramps, increased salivation, disorders of passing urine, COPD, involuntary muscle movements, etc.

Uses of OB Tablet

Irritable bowel syndrome

Benefits of OB Tablet

In Irritable bowel syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory disease of the large intestine (colon) that usually needs long term management. This can lead to bleeding, frequent diarrhea, bloating, flatulence, cramps and stomach pain. OB 40mg Tablet relaxes the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine) and relieves these symptoms effectively. Usually, it is used along with other medicines for management of your condition.

How to use OB Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. OB 40mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How OB Tablet works

OB 40mg Tablet exerts an intense antispasmodic effect on the smooth muscles of the digestive tract. This helps to relieve the symptoms of Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) such as abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, etc.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with OB 40mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of OB 40mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of OB 40mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether OB 40mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of OB 40mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of OB 40mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

OB 40mg Tablet

₹16.0/Tablet

Menoctyl Tablet

A. Menarini India Pvt Ltd

₹11.3/tablet

29% cheaper

Colirid Tablet

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₹15.85/tablet

1% cheaper

Gastrotyl 40mg Tablet

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₹18.5/tablet

16% costlier

Menoctyl Tablet

A. Menarini India Pvt Ltd

₹13.53/tablet

15% cheaper

Obgram 40 Tablet

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₹17/tablet

6% costlier

Quick tips

OB 40mg Tablet is used in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome.
It must be taken on an empty stomach.
Take it as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within two hours of taking OB 40mg Tablet.
Do not stop taking medication without talking to your doctor first.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Benzamide Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Anticholinergics

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References

Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:

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