Colipress Tablet
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Product introduction
Colipress Tablet helps to treat abdominal pain. It relaxes the muscles in the stomach or intestine and stops sudden muscle contractions, thereby relieving cramps, pain, bloating, and discomfort.
Colipress Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Depending on the severity of your underlying illness, your doctor will decide the precise dose. Do not take more or use it for longer than recommended.
It may cause side effects like nausea, dryness in the mouth, and dizziness in some patients. 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. Inform your doctor immediately if any rash or allergic reaction is observed while taking this medicine.
Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney problems or are using blood-thinning medicines. It may affect the dose or suitability of this medicine. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine. It is best to avoid drinking alcohol while using this medicine.
Colipress Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Depending on the severity of your underlying illness, your doctor will decide the precise dose. Do not take more or use it for longer than recommended.
It may cause side effects like nausea, dryness in the mouth, and dizziness in some patients. 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. Inform your doctor immediately if any rash or allergic reaction is observed while taking this medicine.
Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney problems or are using blood-thinning medicines. It may affect the dose or suitability of this medicine. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine. It is best to avoid drinking alcohol while using this medicine.
Uses of Colipress Tablet
Benefits of Colipress Tablet
In Abdominal pain
Colipress Tablet gives relief from abdominal pain and works best if they are used when the first signs of pain occur. It slows the natural movements of the gut and relaxes the muscles in the stomach and intestines. By doing this, it relieves stomach cramps and pain. Colipress Tablet also helps in easy passage of gas and thus gives relief from bloating and discomfort. Take this medicine before meals and at bedtime or as directed by your doctor.
Side effects of Colipress Tablet
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 Colipress
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
- Weakness
- Nausea
- Dryness in mouth
How to use Colipress Tablet
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. Colipress Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Colipress Tablet works
Colipress Tablet is a combination of three medicines. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain. Dicyclomine 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. Dimethicone is an antifoaming medicine. It disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas. This how it works to treat the symptoms of abdominal pain.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Colipress Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Colipress Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Colipress Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Colipress Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Colipress Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Colipress Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Colipress Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Colipress Tablet, 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
- You have been prescribed Colipress Tablet to relieve abdominal pain.
- Stick to simple meals and avoid spicy rich food in order to avoid feeling sick (nausea).
- Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
- Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within two hours of taking Colipress Tablet.
- If you develop any new symptoms, or if your symptoms get worse, make an appointment to see your doctor for further advice.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
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Name: Vega Pharma
Address: 29/B, Nutan Bharat Society, Alkapuri, Vadodara-390007
Country of origin: India
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