Himalaya launches breakthrough antispasmodic capsules

Anticholinergic drugs are also available in combination with opiod/non-opiod analgesics, which may cause addictive liability and gastric irritation. Hence, Himalaya saw a need for an effective, safe remedy for relief from spasmodic pain

Himalaya Drug Company, pioneers in Herbal HealthCare, have launched Himcospaz, a breakthrough antispasmodic. Himcospaz is a non-specific smooth muscle relaxant that exhibits a unique mode of action unlike conventional antispasmodics. It has a direct relaxing effect on smooth muscles and is devoid of adverse anticholinergic effects. Spasmodic pain is so agonizing it requires prompt relief. “However, most of the available drugs are anticholinergic, which though effective have several adverse effects such as dryness of the mouth, constipation, drowsiness and urinary retention,” says Philipe Haydon, GM, Pharma Marketing.

Anticholinergic drugs are also available in combination with opiod/non-opiod analgesics, which may cause addictive liability and gastric irritation apart from the adverse effects mentioned above. Hence, Himalaya saw a need for an effective, safe remedy for relief from spasmodic pain.

Himcospaz was formulated for spasms of varied etiology. It contains the extracts of Sati (Curcuma zedoaria), Sunthi (Zingiber officinale), and Ajamoda (Apium graveolens). All these plants are used to treat various gastrointestinal disorders like abdominal pain, flatulence and colic. Sati has a spasmolytic effect in colic and spasms, and is a useful digestive. Sunthi/ginger has carminative, stimulant and antispasmodic effects. Ginger also inhibits serotonin-induced diarrhea. Ajamoda has antispasmodic, digestive, carminative and anti-flatulent properties and is effective in indigestion and abdominal discomfort.

Himcospaz provides faster relief from spasmodic pain in menstrual cramps, a common gynecological complaint. Himcospaz is also useful in the treatment of intestinal colic, biliary colic and renal colic. Himcospaz is usefulness in irritable bowel syndrome, a common functional GI disorder. It corrects minor gastric disturbances like flatulence and diarrhea. “Himalaya, the leading manufacturers of effective, well-researched and safe herbal healthcare products, offers Himcospaz in a convenient dosage form in an attractive soft capsule and is priced at Rs 1.50 per capsule” Haydon says.