Coligo 40mg Drop
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Product introduction
Coligo 40mg Drop is used in the treatment of abdominal pain and irritable bowel syndrome It helps to control sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thereby reduces abdominal cramps.
Coligo 40mg Drop is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by your doctor. 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. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are dry mouth, blurred vision, nausea, weakness, and nervousness. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make drowsiness worse.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. It should be used with caution in patients with liver and kidney disease or alcohol abuse. It should not be used in infants less than six months of age.
Uses of Coligo Drop
Benefits of Coligo Drop
In 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. Coligo 40mg Drop relaxes the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine) and relieves these symptoms effectively. Usually, it is used along with other medicines for 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.
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.
In Abdominal pain
Coligo 40mg Drop effectively relieves sudden muscle spasms or contractions in the stomach and intestine (gut), thereby relaxing the muscles and improving movement of food. This helps to treat abdominal pain (or stomach pain) as well as cramps, bloating and discomfort. Eventually, it will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
Side effects of Coligo Drop
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Coligo
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision
- Dryness in mouth
- Nervousness
- Drowsiness
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Confusion
- Hallucination
How to use Coligo Drop
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Coligo 40mg Drop may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Coligo Drop works
Coligo 40mg Drop is an anticholinergic medication. It works by relaxing the muscles in the stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thereby relieving cramps, pain, bloating, and discomfort.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Coligo 40mg Drop may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Coligo 40mg Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Coligo 40mg Drop is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Coligo 40mg Drop alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Coligo 40mg Drop should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Coligo 40mg Drop may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Coligo 40mg Drop should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Coligo 40mg Drop may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Coligo Drop?
If you miss a dose of Coligo 40mg Drop, 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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
- It may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
- Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
- It may make you sweat less. Avoid doing things that may cause you to overheat such as exercise.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Coligo 40mg Drop as it can cause excessive drowsiness and increase your risk of stomach problems.
- Inform your doctor if you experience severe or long-lasting pain in your stomach.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Tertiary Amines
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Anticholinergic- antispasmodic
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Coligo Drop for?
Abdominal pai*
100%
*Abdominal pain
FAQs
Q. Is Coligo 40mg Drop safe?
Coligo 40mg Drop is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Is Coligo 40mg Drop gluten free?
Coligo 40mg Drop active drug does not contain gluten. Read the label instruction of the brands your doctor prescribes you, for gluten content
Q. Does Coligo 40mg Drop help nausea?
Coligo 40mg Drop is not known to relieve nausea. Nausea is a common side effect of Coligo 40mg Drop.
Q. Does Coligo 40mg Drop help constipation or trigger constipation?
Coligo 40mg Drop may cause constipation.
Q. Is Coligo 40mg Drop an opiate/steroid/antacid/NSAID/benzodiazepine?
Coligo 40mg Drop is not an opiate, steroid, or an antacid. It is neither a NSAID not a benzodiazepine
Q. Is Coligo 40mg Drop a muscle relaxer?
Yes, Coligo 40mg Drop is a smooth muscle relaxant. It has a direct effect on muscles of the stomach and intestine. It does not relax the skeletal/voluntary muscles
Q. Can I take Coligo 40mg Drop for diarrhea?
Coligo 40mg Drop has no known effects in treating diarrhea.
Q. Can I take Coligo 40mg Drop for menstrual cramps?
Coligo 40mg Drop 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 not known whether it can be used for menstrual cramps
Q. Does Coligo 40mg Drop make you drowsy?
Coligo 40mg Drop may cause drowsiness and make you feel sleepy
Q. Can I take dicyclomine with Advil (ibuprofen)/ amoxicillin/ Pepto (bismuth subsalicylate)/ tramadol/ Vicodin (acetaminophen and hydrocodone)/ oxycodone/ Tylenol (paracetamol)?
There are no known serious drug interactions between dicyclomine and Advil (ibuprofen)/ amoxicillin/ Pepto (bismuth subsalicylate)/ Tramadol/ Vicodin (acetaminophen and hydrocodone)/ oxycodone/ Tylenol (paracetamol). Dicyclomine is often available in combination with pain killers like paracetamol Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on dicyclomine.
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Country of origin: India
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