Mycolon SR Capsule
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Product introduction
Mycolon SR 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.
Mycolon SR 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, fainting, or angioedema 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.
Mycolon SR 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, fainting, or angioedema 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.
Uses of Mycolon Capsule SR
Side effects of Mycolon Capsule SR
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 Mycolon
- Fainting
- Skin rash
- Angioedema (swelling of deeper layers of skin)
How to use Mycolon Capsule SR
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Mycolon SR Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.
How Mycolon Capsule SR works
Mycolon SR Capsule relaxes the muscles of the intestine and relieves spasm.
Safety advice
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Mycolon SR Capsule does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Mycolon SR 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 Mycolon SR Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Mycolon SR Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mycolon SR Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mycolon SR Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised in patients with severe kidney disease.
Caution is advised in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mycolon SR Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mycolon SR Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised in patients with severe liver disease.
Caution is advised in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Mycolon Capsule SR?
If you miss a dose of Mycolon SR 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.\n
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Quick tips
- Mycolon SR Capsule relieves symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome such as abdominal pain and cramps, bloating, flatulence and diarrhea alternating with constipation.
- Take it 20 minutes before a meal to relieve or reduce post meal symptoms.
- Talk to your doctor if your symptoms do not get better within two weeks of taking Mycolon SR Capsule, or get worse at any time.
- Stop taking Mycolon SR Capsule and consult a doctor if you experience difficulty in breathing or swelling of face, neck, tongue or throat.
- Do not stop taking the tablets without talking to your doctor, even if you feel better.
- Mycolon SR Capsule relieves symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome such as abdominal pain and cramps, bloating, flatulence and diarrhea alternating with constipation.
- Take it 20 minutes before a meal to relieve or reduce post meal symptoms.
- Talk to your doctor if your symptoms do not get better within two weeks of taking Mycolon SR Capsule, or get worse at any time.
- Stop taking Mycolon SR Capsule and consult a doctor if you experience difficulty in breathing or swelling of face, neck, tongue or throat.
- Do not stop taking the tablets without talking to your doctor, even if you feel better.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
P-Methoxybenzoic Acids and Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Antispasmodics (IBD)
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Mycolon SR Capsule
Twice A Day
59%
Once A Day
41%
What are you using Mycolon Capsule SR for?
Irritable bow*
78%
Others
22%
*Irritable bowel syndrome
How much was the improvement?
Poor
42%
Average
33%
Excellent
25%
What were the side-effects while using Mycolon SR Capsule?
Skin rash
67%
No Side Effec*
33%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Mycolon Capsule SR?
With food
67%
With or witho*
33%
*With or without food
Please rate Mycolon SR Capsule on price
Expensive
56%
Not Expensive
33%
Average
11%
FAQs
What is Mycolon SR 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 Mycolon SR 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
Can Mycolon SR Capsule be used for period pain?
Mycolon SR 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
Can I take Mycolon SR Capsule with buscopan?
Buscopan contains butylscopolamine which is also an antispasmodic like Mycolon SR Capsule. Taking Mycolon SR Capsule and buscopan together will provide added effect, but can cause additive side-effects. Consult your doctor before taking Mycolon SR Capsule and buscopan together
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
Can I take Mycolon SR Capsule with Imodium/Loperamide?
There are no known serious drug interactions between Mycolon SR Capsule and Imodium/ Loperamide. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on mebeverine
Can I take Mycolon SR Capsule with paracetamol/ Co codamol?
There are no known serious drug interactions between Mycolon SR 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
Can I take Mycolon SR Capsule with antibiotics?
There are no known serious drug interactions between Mycolon SR Capsule and antibiotics. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on Mycolon SR Capsule
Is Mycolon SR Capsule a laxative?
No, Mycolon SR 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
Does Mycolon SR Capsule help constipation or stop diarrhea?
Mycolon SR Capsule may cause constipation; however, it has no known effects on stopping diarrhea
Does Mycolon SR Capsule reduce bloating?
Yes, Mycolon SR Capsule reduces all symptoms of inflammatory bowel syndrome such as abdominal cramps, pain, gas, and bloating
Does Mycolon SR Capsule affect pill/contraceptive pill?
No, there are no known interactions between Mycolon SR Capsule and contraceptive pills. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on Mycolon SR Capsule
Is Mycolon SR Capsule a prescription /over the counter medicine?
Mycolon SR Capsule is available over the counter. However, do not self-medicate and consult your doctor about your symptoms before taking Mycolon SR Capsule
How long can I take Mycolon SR Capsule for?
Take Mycolon SR Capsule as directed by your doctor.
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