Colpep Suspension

This medication is used for the treatment of Abdominal pain. It reduces the symptoms of intestinal and stomach cramping. This medicine works by slowing down the natural movements of the gut and by relaxing the stomach and intestine muscles.

This medication must not be used in children younger than 6 months old and in women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Before using this medication, inform your doctor if you have a history of glaucoma, high blood pressure, nervous system problems, myasthenia gravis, liver, heart, thyroid, intestinal or kidney problems.

• Abdominal Pain

• Hypersensitivity

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Headache

• Increased Blood Pressure

• Increased Heart Rate

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Pregnant women must consult doctor before using this medication.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  It is recommended that breastfeeding women must consult doctor before using this medication.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution to be advised in patients with severely impaired renal function.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Colpep Suspension , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Colpep Suspension

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

It is a drug that treats smooth muscle spasms in the gastrointestinal tract which occurs due to irritable bowel syndrome. It blocks the acetylcholine receptors present on the smooth muscles thereby causing the muscles to relax. It also controls excessive secretion from not only stomach but also from bronchial, tracheal and pharyngeal muscles.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

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  This medication interacts with decongestants, digoxin, mipomersen and ketoconazole.

• Ques : What is Colpep Suspension?

  Ans : Colpep Suspension is a medication which has Chlorpheniramine, Paracetamol and Phenylephrine as active elements present in it.

• Ques : What are the uses of Colpep Suspension?

  Ans : Colpep Suspension is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Fever, Hay fever, Common cold, Hives, Colds, Menstrual pain, Intraocular tension, Allergies due to food, Nasal decongestant, Urticaria, Headache, and Toothache.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Colpep Suspension?

  Ans : Difficulty in breathing, Feeling of sickness, Skin reddening, Shortness of breath, Swollen facial features, Liver damage, Abnormalities of blood cells, Nausea, Rashes, Liver toxicity, Less white blood cells are possible side-effects.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Colpep Suspension?

  Ans : Colpep Suspension should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

• Ques : Should I use Colpep Suspension empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : The onset of action of this medication will not alter in any way whether on taking it pre-meal or post-meal. It is advised to take this medication at a fixed time in a day.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Colpep Suspension before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : This medication should be consumed, until the complete eradication of the disease.

• Ques : Is there any food or drink I need to avoid?

  Ans : The diet should be normal, there is nothing as such to avoid.

• Ques : Will Colpep Suspension be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

  Ans : There is no need to take this medication more than its recommended doses.