Colimex Oral Drops

Colimex Oral Drops is an antispasmodic drug that is effective against intestinal problems like irritable bowels syndrome. It relieves the stomach cramps by reducing the natural movements of the gut and by relaxing the stomach and intestine muscles.

The medication is administered orally, with or without food. The dosage may be up to 4 times as per the doctor’s instruction. It varies with the age and medical history of the patient as well as the response to the medicine. Colimex Oral Drops is not prescribed to children below 6 months of age.

Colimex Oral Drops is also not used by pregnant and breastfeeding women. Patients with a previous history of glaucoma, enlarged prostate, urination problems, high blood pressure, nervous system problems, myasthenia gravis, liver, heart, thyroid, intestinal and kidney problems must evaluate the risks and benefits before starting the medicine.

Patients using Colimex Oral Drops, commonly present anticholinergic side effects, including dizziness, weakness, dry eyes, blurred vision, dry mouth and abdominal bloating. Overdosing can cause severe effects like decreased sweating, flushed skin, irregular heartbeat, slurred speech, loss of coordination, mood changes and difficulty urinating.

The medication is to be taken by mouth, with or without food as instructed by your doctor, usually 4 times a day. The dosage is based on your age, medical condition, and your response to the medicine. Your doctor may direct you to start this medication at a low dose and gradually increase your dose to decrease the risk of side effects.

• Flatulence

• Abdominal Pain

• Gastric Motility Disorders

• Allergy

• Nausea

• Dryness In Mouth

• Blurred Vision

• Dizziness

• Sleepiness

• Weakness

• Nervousness

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Use of alcohol is safe with Colimex Oral Drops. However, it may induce drowsiness.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Using Colimex Oral Drops to treat pregnant women is not advised unless absolutely required.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  For breastfeeding mothers, use of Colimex Oral Drops is suggested after carefully understanding the associated benefits and risks.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Colimex Oral Drops does not limit a person’s ability to drive.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Colimex Oral Drops is used with caution for patients with renal disorders.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Colimex Oral Drops is not advised to patients suffering from hepatic diseases.

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

• Spasmindon Drop

  Zydus Cadila

• Colicure Drop

  Empiai Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Cyclopam 10 Mg/40 Mg Drop

  Indoco Remedies Ltd

• Eldospas Drop

  Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Topspas 10 mg/40 mg Drop

  Psychotropics India Ltd

• Biospas 10 Mg/40 Mg Drop

  Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries

• Spasmokay Drop

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• Spasmover Drop

  Cachet Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Spastone Drop

  Leeford Healthcare Ltd

• Spasmokem 10 Mg/40 Mg Drop

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Colimex Oral Drops is usually taken when needed. However, if you miss a scheduled dose, make up for it except it is the time for the next dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Overdosing on Colimex Oral Drops can aggravate the side effects like vomiting and diarrhoea.

Colimex Oral Drops 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. It also work as a surfactant, carminative and antifoaming agent and has viscoelastic characteristics. Altogether they constituents work and alleviates the disease symptoms.

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

  Colimex Oral Drops may boost drowsiness when taken with alcohol.

• Interaction with Medicine

  • Decreased effect: Phenothiazines, anti-Parkinson's drugs, haloperidol, sustained release dosage forms; decreased effect with antacids.
  • Increased toxicity: Anticholinergics, amantadine, narcotic analgesics, type I antiarrhythmics, antihistamines, phenothiazines, TCAs.

• Interaction with Disease

  Use Colimex Oral Drops with caution in patients with hepatic or renal disease, ulcerative colitis, hyperthyroidism, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, tachycardia, GI obstruction, obstruction of the urinary tract. The elderly are at increased risk for anticholinergic effects, confusion and hallucinations.

• Interaction with Food

  Colimex Oral Drops does not interact with food.

• Ques : What is Colimex Oral Drops?

  Ans : Colimex Oral Drops is an antiflatulent medicine which is used to reduce excessive gas in the stomach and relieve the symptoms of stomach discomfort, abdominal pain, and flatulence. It contains Dicyclomine and Dimethicone as active ingredients. Colimex Oral Drops works by relieving smooth muscle spasms of the gastrointestinal tract; forming a hydrating barrier on the skin to prevent water loss.

• Ques : What is the use of Colimex Oral Drops?

  Ans : Colimex Oral Drops is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pain in stomach and Indigestion. Besides these, it can also be used for Temporarily protecting and relieving chapped or cracked skin, Abdominal cramping and Infection of the scalp hair. The patient should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using Colimex Oral Drops to avoid undesirable effects.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Colimex Oral Drops?

  Ans : This is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of Colimex Oral Drops. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects have been observed and not necessarily occur. Some of these side-effects may be serious. These include Dizziness, Drowsiness, Nausea, Dry Mouth, and Blurred Vision. Apart from these, using this medicine may further cause Light-Headedness, Weakness, Nervousness, and Redness. If any of these symptoms occur often or on daily basis, a doctor should be urgently consulted.

• Ques : Can the use of Colimex Oral Drops cause nausea and vomiting?

  Ans : Yes, using this medication may lead to conditions such as nausea or vomiting. Along with these, Colimex Oral Drops can cause few more side effects. The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Colimex Oral Drops 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 within 1 day, before noticing improvement in the condition. But the same experience is not mandatory to everyone and so, it is not a recommended 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 Oral Drops?

  Ans : The duration of effect for this medicine is dependent on the severity of the patient’s condition. Therefore the frequency of consumption of this medication will vary from person to person, it is advised to follow proper prescription of the doctor, directed according to the condition.

• Ques : Should I use Colimex Oral Drops empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication is common to consume orally and the salts involved in this medication react properly, if it is taken with the food. If you take it with an empty stomach, it may cause stomach upset. Please consult the doctor before use.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Colimex Oral Drops?

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

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