Colimex 20 mg/500 mg Tablet

Colimex 20 mg/500 mg Tablet is an antispasmodic, which is used for the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), a kind of an intestinal ailment. It mostly works towards helping stomach and intestinal cramping, by relaxing the intestinal and stomach muscles and by lessening the speed of the gut’s natural movements.

This medication can cause a few side effects such as blurred vision, stomach bloating, fatigue, irregular heartbeat, mood swings etc.

Colimex 20mg/ 500 mg should not be prescribed for children who are less than 6 months old and pregnant and breastfeeding women. Prior to using this medication, make sure that your doctor knows if you suffer from ailments such as high blood pressure, glaucoma, kidney problems, heart ailments, liver ailments etc.

Colimex 20 mg/500 mg Tablet should only be ingested through the mouth, before or after food as recommended by your doctor. It should be taken 4 times a day. Your respective doctor will decide your dosage based on how to react to it, medical history, current medical condition and age. Your doctor might ask you to start with a minimal dose and increase it with time and according to your health.

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Ibs)

• Abdominal Pain

• Glaucoma

• Hypersensitivity

• Allergy

• Drowsiness

• Redness Of Skin

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Loss Of Vision Or Blurred Vision

• Dry Mouth

• Skin Rash

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Colimex 20 mg/500 mg Tablet may trigger too much drowsiness and calmness when taken with alcohol

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Colimex 20 mg/500 mg Tablet should be avoided by pregnant women unless suggested by the doctor. The effect of this medicine on fetus is not clearly established and hence, doctor consultation is recommended before consumption.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Colimex 20 mg/500 mg Tablet is suggested to be ignored by breastfeeding mothers as there is a possibility of side-effects on infant. You should consult your doctor to evaluate the potential benefits and risks before taking the medicine.

• 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.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The duration of effect of Colimex 20mg/500mg is not yet clearly known.

• What is the onset of action?

  The onset of action for this medication is not yet known.

• Is it habit forming?

  Most medicines do not come with a probability of addiction. However, make sure that you check the medicine package for any speical instructions regarding addiction. Additionally, do not go for self-medication and elevate your body's dependence on it.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Colimex 20 mg/500 mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Colinet 20Mg/500Mg Tablet

  Tenet Healthcare

• Baralgan Nu Tablet

  Sanofi India Ltd

• Cyclopam Tablet

  Indoco Remedies Ltd

• Spasly 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet

  Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Cyclomec 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet

  McW Healthcare

• Spasmak 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet

  Makers Laboratories Ltd

• Dispas Tablet

  Agron Remedies Pvt Ltd

• Maxigan D 20Mg/500Mg Tablet

  Unichem Laboratories Ltd

• Afdispas 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet

  Anglo-French Drugs & Industries Ltd

• Spasmak Y 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet

  Win-Medicare Pvt Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose, take it as soon as it is possible. Skip it, if it is time for the next scheduled dose. Do not double dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Contact the emergency health services if you overdose.

Colimex 20 mg/500 mg 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. Also, it selectively inhibits enzyme function in the brain which allows it to treat pain and fever. It activates certain receptors in the brain that inhibit pain signals.

• Ques : What is Colimex 20 mg/500 mg Tablet?

  Ans : Colimex 20 mg/500 mg Tablet is a medication which has Dicyclomine and Paracetamol as active elements present in it. This medicine performs its action by increases the blood flow across the skin, smoothly relieving the muscles of the gastrointestinal tract, heat loss, and sweating. It is used to treat conditions such as Pain in stomach, Joint pain, Cold, Febrility, Toothache, Ear pain, Flu, etc.

• Ques : What is the use of Colimex 20 mg/500 mg Tablet?

  Ans : Colimex 20 mg/500 mg Tablet is a medication which is used for the treatment, control, and prevention of the below mentioned conditions such as:

  1. Irritable bowel syndrome
  2. Periods pain
  3. Headache
  4. Cephalalgia
  5. Irritable bowel disease
  6. Periodic spasms
  7. Pain in abdomen
  8. Period pain
  9. Toothache
  10. Flu
  11. Fever
  12. Pain in stomach
  13. Joint pain
  14. Cold
  15. Febrility
  16. Ear pain

• Ques : What are the side effects of Colimex 20 mg/500 mg Tablet?

  Ans : Colimex 20 mg/500 mg Tablet is a medication which has some known side effects which may or may not occur always and some of them are rare but serious. If you observe any of the below mentioned side effects, contact your doctor immediately.

  Here is a complete list of side effects caused by Colimex 20 mg/500 mg Tablet, which are listed below:

  1. Allergic reactions
  2. Drowsiness
  3. Less white blood cells
  4. Feeling of sickness
  5. Liver toxicity
  6. Acute renal tubular necrosis
  7. Blood dyscrasias
  8. Dry mouth
  9. Dizziness
  10. Blurred vision
  11. lightheadedness
  12. Weakness
  13. Nervousness
  14. Skin reddening
  15. Shortness of breath
  16. Swollen facial features
  17. Liver damage
  18. Abnormalities of blood cells
  19. Nausea
  20. Rashes

• Ques : Can the use of Colimex 20 mg/500 mg Tablet cause Diarrhea?

  Ans : Yes, Colimex 20 mg/500 mg Tablet is a medication which can cause diarrhea. In case of diarrhea, drink plenty of water by taking small frequent sips. You should also avoid consuming fatty or fried foods along with this medicine. Talk to your doctor if diarrhea persists and you notice signs of dehydration, like less urination with dark colored and strong-smelling urine. Do not take any other medicine without speaking to your doctor. It is a prescribed medication which should only be taken on a prescription.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Colimex 20 mg/500 mg Tablet before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 1 months, before noticing an improvement in the condition. But the same duration is not mandatory for everyone and so, it is not a standard time period for this medication's action. Please consult your doctor, for the time period you need to consume this medication.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Colimex 20 mg/500 mg Tablet?

  Ans : Colimex 20 mg/500 mg Tablet is generally used once a day, as the time interval to which this medication has an impact, is around 24 hours, but it is not the standard frequency, for using this medication. It is advised to consult your doctor before the usage, as the frequency also depends on the patient's condition.

• Ques : Should I use Colimex 20 mg/500 mg Tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication is common to be taken orally and the action of salts involved in this medication, do not depend on whether taking it pre-meal or post-meal. It is advised to consult a doctor before use and take it at a fixed time in a day.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Colimex 20 mg/500 mg Tablet?

  Ans : Colimex 20 mg/500 mg Tablet contains salts which are suitable to store only at room temperature, as keeping this medication above or below that, can cause an inadequate effect. Protect it from moisture and light. Keep this medication away from the reach of children. It is advised to dispose of the expired or unused medication, for avoiding its inadequate effect.

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