Colispas 10 mg/250 mg Tablet
About Colispas 10 mg/250 mg Tablet
It is an antispasmodic, primarily used to treat muscle cramps caused during menstruation in women. Patients who suffer from colicky pain due to intestinal, biliary, ureteric colic and women having extreme menstrual pain can consume this tablet. Apart from this, it is also helpful in managing pain associated due to any jerk or movement in the intestine, gall duct, and urinary tract.
This tablet relieves pain caused in women during the menstrual cycle by relaxing the muscles of the stomach, thus reducing the symptoms of stomach cramping. This medicine is a composition of two medicine, Dicyclomine and Mefenamic Acid that helps by inhibiting sudden muscle contractions, to provide relief from cramps, pain, bloating and discomfort during menstruation.
What are the uses of Colispas 10 mg/250 mg Tablet
Smooth Muscle Spasm
Painful Menstruation
What are the contraindications of Colispas 10 mg/250 mg Tablet ?
What are the side effects of Colispas 10 mg/250 mg Tablet ?
Key highlights of Colispas 10 mg/250 mg Tablet
Is It safe with alcohol?
This tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
This tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
This tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.
Does this affect kidney function?
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with underlying kidney disease. Please Consult your doctor.
Does this affect liver function?
Use of this medicine should be avoided in patients with underlying liver disease.
What are the substitutes for Colispas 10 mg/250 mg Tablet ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Colispas 10 mg/250 mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.
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How does this medication work?
This tablet 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.
What are the interactions of Colispas 10 mg/250 mg Tablet ?
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 Alcohol
Alcohol
Alcohol consumption should be avoided during the course of this medicine.Interaction with Medicine
Medicine
Do not use this medication in combination with Atenolol, Glimepiride, Methotrexate, Propranolol, Ramipril, Tacrolimus, Warfarin, Furosemide, Aspirin, Ipratropium and Potassium chloride.Interaction with Disease
Disease
Those who suffer from Asthma, Fluid Retention and edema, Gastro-Intestinal toxicity, Skin rash and peeling, Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Arrhythmias, and Gastrointestinal Disorders should avoid this medicine.
FAQs about Colispas 10 mg/250 mg Tablet
Ques : What is Colispas 10 mg/250 mg Tablet?
Ans : This tablet is a medication which has Dicyclomine and Mefenamic Acid as active elements present in it.
Ques : What are the uses of Colispas 10 mg/250 mg Tablet?
Ans : This tablet is a medication, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Pain during periods, Analgesic, Bloating, Peptic ulcer, Irritable bowel syndrome, Fever, Pain in the abdomen, and Irritable bowel disease.
Ques : What are the Side Effects of Colispas 10 mg/250 mg Tablet?
Ans : Here are some side effects of this tablet which are as follows: Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Indigestion, Dryness in mouth, Loss of appetite, Sleepiness, Weakness, Nervousness, Blurred vision, and Heartburn.
Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Colispas 10 mg/250 mg Tablet?
Ans : This tablet should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.
Ques : Should I use Colispas 10 mg/250 mg Tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?
Ans : This medication is to be consumed orally. The salts involved in this medication react properly if it is taken with the food.
Ques : How long do I need to use Colispas 10 mg/250 mg Tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?
Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 3 days to 3 months.
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 Colispas 10 mg/250 mg Tablet 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. Taking an overdose of this medication may trigger side effects.
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