Colospa Retard Capsule- 15
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Manufactured By Abbott
Composition Mebeverine (200mg)
Package Size ( 15 Capsule in a strip )
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Description:
Colospa Retard Capsule is a prescription medicine used to treat and relieve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome such as stomach pain and spasm, cramps in the abdomen, gas, bloating, and changes in bowel habits. This medicine relaxes muscles of the intestine and relieves spasms.
Colospa Retard Capsule should be taken in a dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It is swallowed whole with a drink of water preferably 20 minutes before a meal to relieve or reduce post-meal symptoms. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Remember following lifestyle modifications like having a fiber-rich diet, increase fluid intake and regular exercise can help you to get better results.
This medicine has very less or minimal side effects but it may cause skin rash, fainting, or angioedema sometimes. Be cautious as it is important to stop the medication and inform the doctor if you encounter difficulty in breathing or swelling of the face, neck, tongue, or throat.
Before taking this medicine, you should let your doctor know if you have liver and kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
BENEFITS OF COLOSPA CAPSULE
In Treatment of 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. Colospa Retard Capsule relaxes the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine) and relieves these symptoms effectively. Usually, it is used along with other medicines for the management of your condition.
Continue taking it for as long as the doctor may advise you to. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it. Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.
SIDE EFFECTS OF COLOSPA CAPSULE
Common side effects of Colospa
- Fainting
- Skin rash
- Angioedema (swelling of deeper layers of skin)
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Interactions / Warnings:
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
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Faq for medicine:
A: Colospa/Colospa retard/ Mebaspa/Mebiz-SR/Morease are all trade name for the active medicine Colospa. It is mainly used to treat and relieve symptoms of inflammatory bowel syndrome such as cramps in the abdomen, pain, gas, bloating and changes in bowel habits
Q: Can Colospa be used for period pain?
A: Colospa mainly acts on the smooth muscles of the intestine. Hence, it is used to relieve cramps or spasms of the stomach and intestines (gut). It is particularly useful in treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and similar conditions. It is not known whether it can be used for period pain
Q: Can I take Colospa with buscopan?
A: Buscopan contains butylscopolamine which is also an antispasmodic like Colospa. Taking Colospa and buscopan together will provide added effect, but can cause additive side-effects. Consult your doctor before taking Colospa and buscopan together
Q: Can I take mebeverine with Omeprazole/Lansoprazole?
A: There are no known serious drug interactions between mebeverine and omeprazole/lansoprazole. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on mebeverine
Q: Can I take mebeverine with Imodium/Loperamide?
A: There are no known serious drug interactions between mebeverine and Imodium/ Loperamide. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on mebeverine
Q: Can I take mebeverine with paracetamol/ Co codamol?
A: There are no known serious drug interactions between mebeverine and paracetamol and co codamol preparation which contains codeine with paracetamol. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on mebeverine
Q: Can I take Colospa with antibiotics?
A: There are no known serious drug interactions between Colospa and antibiotics. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on Colospa
Q: Is Colospa a laxative?
A: No, Colospa is not a laxative; it belongs to a group of medicines called antispasmodics. It acts as a direct relaxant of the smooth muscles of the gut and relieves painfull contractions
Q: Does Colospa help constipation or stop diarrhea?
A: Colospa may cause constipation; however, it has no known effects on stopping diarrhea
Q: Does Colospa reduce bloating?
A: Yes, Colospa reduces all symptoms of inflammatory bowel syndrome such as abdominal cramps, pain, gas, and bloating
Q: Does Colospa affect pill/contraceptive pill?
A: No, there are no known interactions between Colospa and contraceptive pills. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on Colospa
Q: Is Colospa anticholinergic?
A: Yes, Colospa is a synthetic anticholinergic agent
Q: Is Colospa a prescription /over the counter medicine?
A: Colospa is available over the counter. However, do not self-medicate and consult your doctor about your symptoms before taking Colospa
Q: How long can I take Colospa for?
A: Take Colospa as directed by your doctor.
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