More and more youngsters are getting addicted to anti–spasmodic tablets that can easily be purchased without a doctor’s prescription
An anti–spasmodic tablet, Spasmocip not to be sold without a doctor’s prescription are easily available at some medical stores in the city. A large number of college students consume these tablets and claim to be addicted.

Avinash Pardeshi, who was a Spasmocip addict suffered from extreme weakness, low stamina, low appetite, swollen and blocked throat and lost around 15 kgs. He said, “I started taking these tablets a year back. Initially, I just wanted to try it. I liked the taste of the tablet and it gave a tremendous boost to my confidence and stamina.”

“The best part was the immediate kick I got after consuming this pill. I used to take around five to six tablets everyday but the intake increased during exams,” Avinash added.

“After a few months, I started feeling very weak and lost a weight and appetite. My throat would go dry every few minutes and I had an urge to drink lots of water. I never went to a doctor as I was scared but tried my best to control the intake. I am happy that I have finally overcome the addiction,” said Avinash.

But there are many others who have an unchecked intake of these pills and have not been able to get over it. “I have a lot of friend who consume these tablets. Medical stores sell these tablets loose and some stores even charge extra. The variation in the price depends on the shopkeepers,” he added.

Dr Rahul Pai, a Physician said, “Spasmocip is an antispasmodic which is usually prescribed to treat urinal stones, gall bladder stones and other stomach diseases. This tablets should be given only on prescription. Even when prescribed, its dosage cannot exceed two tablet a day.”

“The medicine has several side effects if taken in excess. The pill has a components which gives a boost to the stamina and a person experiences a kind of a kick,” he added.


Source: Times of India