INTRODUCTION ABOUT COLOSPA RETARD 200MG CAPSULE

COLOSPA RETARD 200MG CAPSULE contains Mebeverine which belongs to the group of medicines called Antispasmodics. It is used in adults to manage painful muscle spasms of the stomach and the intestines. It is used for the symptomatic management of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other similar stomach conditions (such as chronic irritable colon, spastic constipation, mucous colitis and spastic colitis) that causes painful spasms or cramps of the gut muscles.

Take COLOSPA RETARD 200MG CAPSULE 20 minutes before meals or as directed by your physician. Along with the management, follow the diet changes that suits your body and eat foods rich in fibre (such as cereals pulses, fruits etc.) to lessen the symptoms.

Before taking COLOSPA RETARD 200MG CAPSULE inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems. You must also inform your doctor if you experience new any symptoms of IBS or worsening of existing symptoms as a precaution.

Do not take COLOSPA RETARD 200MG CAPSULE if you are pregnant or breastfeeding without consulting your doctor. The most common side-effects of taking COLOSPA RETARD 200MG CAPSULE are skin rash, redness or irritation. Contact your doctor if it troubles you.

USES OF COLOSPA RETARD 200MG CAPSULE

It is used to relieve painful stomach cramps or spasms in adult patients with:

• irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• chronic irritable colon
• spastic constipation
• mucous colitis
• spastic colitis

HOW COLOSPA RETARD 200MG CAPSULE WORKS

COLOSPA RETARD 200MG CAPSULE is an antispasmodic medication. It relaxes the smooth muscles of the stomach and the intestines which therefore relieves painful muscle cramps caused due to irritable bowel syndrome and other stomach conditions.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take COLOSPA RETARD 200MG CAPSULE 20 minutes before meals or as directed by the physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.

Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and health condition.

SIDE EFFECTS OF COLOSPA RETARD 200MG CAPSULE

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Skin rash:

Place an icepack on the affected skin areas to ease the irritation. Avoid using harsh chemicals or soaps on the affected areas. Wear protective loose-fitting clothes while going outdoors. Regularly moisturize your skin. Avoid exposing your skin towards direct sunlight. If the condition did not improve, contact your doctor.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug – Drug Interactions:

Before taking COLOSPA RETARD 200MG CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you are taking any prescription, non-prescription and/or herbal supplements as a precaution.

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally took more COLOSPA RETARD 200MG CAPSULE, consult your doctor for advice or visit the nearby hospital.

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