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 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.

INTRODUCTION

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.

USE OF

Treatment of Irritable bowel syndrome

BENEFITS

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Colospa Retard Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.

FACTBOX 

Chemical Class::P-Methoxybenzoic Acids and Derivatives|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::GASTRO INTESTINAL|Action Class::Anti-spasmodics (IBD)

HOW TO USE

Colospa Retard Capsule relaxes the muscles of the intestine and relieves spasm.

SAFETY ADVICE

– Alcohol : SAFE – Consuming alcohol with Colospa Retard Capsule does not cause any harmful side effects. – Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Colospa Retard Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor. – Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Information regarding the use of Colospa Retard Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. – Driving : SAFE – Colospa Retard Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive. – Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Colospa Retard Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Colospa Retard Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. Caution is advised in patients with severe kidney disease. – Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Colospa Retard Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Colospa Retard Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. Caution is advised in patients with severe liver disease.

IF MISS

If you miss a dose of Colospa Retard Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

COMMON SIDE EFFECT

ALCOHOL INTERACTION

SAFE

PREGNANCY INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

LACTATION INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

KIDNEY INTERACTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

LIVER INTERACTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

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FAQ

Q. What is Colospa Retard Capsule/Colospa/Colospa retard/ Mebaspa/Mebiz-SR/Morease used for?::: Colospa/Colospa retard/ Mebaspa/Mebiz-SR/Morease are all trade name for the active medicine Colospa Retard Capsule. 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 Retard Capsule be used for period pain?::: Colospa Retard Capsule 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 Retard Capsule with buscopan?::: Buscopan contains butylscopolamine which is also an antispasmodic like Colospa Retard Capsule. Taking Colospa Retard Capsule and buscopan together will provide added effect, but can cause additive side-effects. Consult your doctor before taking Colospa Retard Capsule and buscopan together| Q. Can I take mebeverine with Omeprazole/Lansoprazole?::: 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 Colospa Retard Capsule with Imodium/Loperamide?::: There are no known serious drug interactions between Colospa Retard Capsule and Imodium/ Loperamide. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on mebeverine| Q. Can I take Colospa Retard Capsule with paracetamol/ Co codamol?::: There are no known serious drug interactions between Colospa Retard Capsule 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 Retard Capsule with antibiotics?::: There are no known serious drug interactions between Colospa Retard Capsule and antibiotics. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on Colospa Retard Capsule| Q. Is Colospa Retard Capsule a laxative?::: No, Colospa Retard Capsule 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 Retard Capsule help constipation or stop diarrhea?::: Colospa Retard Capsule may cause constipation; however, it has no known effects on stopping diarrhea| Q. Does Colospa Retard Capsule reduce bloating?::: Yes, Colospa Retard Capsule reduces all symptoms of inflammatory bowel syndrome such as abdominal cramps, pain, gas, and bloating| Q. Does Colospa Retard Capsule affect pill/contraceptive pill?::: No, there are no known interactions between Colospa Retard Capsule and contraceptive pills. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on Colospa Retard Capsule| Q. Is Colospa Retard Capsule a prescription /over the counter medicine?::: Colospa Retard Capsule is available over the counter. However, do not self-medicate and consult your doctor about your symptoms before taking Colospa Retard Capsule| Q. How long can I take Colospa Retard Capsule for?::: Take Colospa Retard Capsule as directed by your doctor.

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