Colospa X Tablet

Colospa X Tablet helps treat symptoms of intestinal disorders and irritable bowel problems, such as spastic colitis, spastic constipation, colon irritation and mucous colitis.

This medicine is a combination of Mebeverine, Chlordiazepoxide, which belongs to the group of medicines called anti-spasmodics and benzodiazepines respectively. The dosage for this medicine should be determined by your doctor based on the patient specifications.

It helps relax intestinal muscles, which in turn reduces pain and irritability. Colospa X Tablet can only be prescribed to children who are above the age of 10 years. The drug can only be prescribed to children below the age of 10 if absolutely necessary.

Although Colospa X Tablet acts as an over-the counter drug, it is always best that you take it after consulting your medical provider. This is primarily because you may experience certain side effects or even an allergic reaction in some cases, once you start taking Colospa X Tablet.

Some common side effects of Colospa X Tablet are problems with breathing and swelling of the hands and face. An allergic reaction to Colospa X Tablet can result in hives, skin rashes and irritation.

Before using this drug inform your doctor if:

• You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• You are taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs.
• You have any allergies to any medicines, foods or substances.
• You have a history of glaucoma.
• You have liver/ lung/ muscle/ drug abuse problems or you smoke.

Seek immediate medical help in case. You are allowed to drives as well as consume alcohol while taking this medicine. Colospa X Tablet is meant for oral consumption and should be taken about half an hour before a meal. Regular use of Colospa X Tablet makes it more effective.

Symptoms of overdose include hypotension, respiratory depression, coma, hypothermia, cardiac arrhythmias.

Treatment for benzodiazepine overdose is supportive; rarely is mechanical ventilation required; flumazenil has been shown to selectively block the binding of benzodiazepines to CNS receptors, resulting in a reversal of benzodiazepine-induced CNS depression. Respiratory depression may not be reversed.

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Ibs)

• Allergy

• Skin Rash

• Sleepiness

• Drowsiness

• Fatigue

• Confusion

• Uncoordinated Body Movements

• Slurred Speech

• Abnormality Of Voluntary Movements

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication should not be consumed during pregnancy unless necessary. Consulting a doctor is mandatory to discuss the benefits and risks before taking the medicine.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  The medication should not be consumed by breastfeeding mothers as there is a higher risk of side-effects on the infant. You are suggested to consult your doctor to discuss the potential benefits and risks before taking this 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?

  There is no interaction between renal impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no interaction between liver impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

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

• Matiz Plus 135 Mg/5 Mg Tablet

  Tas Med India Pvt Ltd

• Mebecon 135mg/5mg Tablet

  Unimarck Healthcare Ltd

• Clistarm Tablet

  Organic Laboratories

• Meva C 135Mg/5Mg Capsule

  Zydus Cadila

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult a doctor in case of overdose.

This tablet is a combination medicine containing an anticholinergic and a benzodiazepine. The precise mechanism of action of this drug is not known. It might cause an anesthetic effect by working directly on the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract.

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

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown.

• Interaction with Medicine

  This medication interacts with Orlistat, Mefloquine, Ambien (zolpidem), amitriptyline, Celexa (citalopram), clidinium, clonazepam, diazepam, etc.

• Ques : What is Colospa X Tablet?

  Ans : Colospa X belongs to the class of medicines known as antispasmodics.

• Ques : What is Colospa X Tablet used for?

  Ans : Colospa Tablet is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like irritable bowel syndrome, gas, pain in the large and small intestine, cramps in the stomach and bloating.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Colospa X Tablet?

  Ans : Some of the side-effects are exanthema, allergic reactions, angioedema and subcutaneous tissue reactions.

• Ques : What precautions do I need to take while using Colospa X Tablet?

  Ans : Colospa X should be avoided taking along with opioid-like substances, because of chlordiazepoxide present in it.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Colospa X Tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : This medication should be consumed, until the complete eradication of the disease. It is advised to use till the time directed by your doctor.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Colospa X Tablet?

  Ans : This medication is generally used once or twice a day, as the time interval upto which this medication has an impact, is around 12 to 24 hours.

• Ques : Should I use Colospa X Tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : The salts involved in the medication work properly at an empty stomach. It is advised to consume this medication at least 1 hour before having food.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Colospa X Tablet?

  Ans : This medication contains salts which are suitable to store at room temperature and keeping the medication above or below that can cause an inadequate effect.

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