INTRODUCTION ABOUT COLOSPA X TABLET

COLOSPA X TABLET is a combination of Chlordiazepoxide and Mebeverine which belongs to the group of medicines called Antianxiety drugs and Antispasmodics respectively. It is used in the management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and other digestive problems caused due to excessive stress such as peptic ulcer, Crohn’s disease and Colitis.

It helps in relieving painful stomach cramps, bloating, indigestion and other symptoms of IBS and also reduces the excessive tension and anxiety associated with IBS. COLOSPA X TABLET preferably taken before or with meals.

During the management, follow a fiber-rich diet and drink plenty of water as instructed by your doctor to achieve better results. Restrict the foods that does not suits your gut. If you find that certain foods increase your symptoms, then it makes sense not to eat them.

Before taking COLOSPA X TABLET inform your doctor if you have any lung, liver or kidney problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have any breathing problems, muscle problems, mental illnesses, or an habit of drug abuse or chronic alcoholism as a precaution.

Do not take COLOSPA X TABLET without consulting your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The most common side effects of taking COLOSPA X TABLET are tiredness, weakness, headache, dizziness, sleepiness, loss of balance, poor muscle control, problems in passing urine, reduced sex drive and irregular periods. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects trouble you.

USES OF COLOSPA X TABLET

It is used in the management of:

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS; painful stomach cramps, bloating, indigestion)
• Peptic ulcer, Crohn’s disease or Colitis
• Excessive tension and anxiety associated with IBS

HOW COLOSPA X TABLET WORKS

COLOSPA X TABLET contains two medicines namely chlordiazepoxide and mebeverine. Chlordiazepoxide is an antianxiety medication. It suppresses the abnormal electrical activity within the brain and induces calmness. This helps in the management of anxiety caused due to IBS.

Mebeverine is a smooth muscle relaxant. It reduces stomach cramps by relaxing the smooth muscles present in the stomach and in the intestines. Collectively, these actions reduce stomach cramps, signs of indigestion and nervousness associated with IBS.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take COLOSPA X TABLET as advised by your physician. It is preferably taken before or with meals. 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 disease condition. Do not stop taking COLOSPA X TABLET unless your doctor advice you to stop.

SIDE EFFECTS OF COLOSPA X TABLET

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before taking COLOSPA X TABLET inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines such as:

• medicines used to manage psychiatric disorders (such as pimozide, haloperidol, risperidone, thioridazine, fluphenazine, chlorpromazine, clozapine) or selegiline
• medicine used to manage depression like monoamine oxidase inhibitors (Ex. tranylcypromine, moclobemide iproniazid, nialamide, isocarboxazid, toloxatone)
• medicines that reduce anxiety and induces sleep (Ex. diazepam, clonazepam, lorazepam, midazolam)
• medicines used for pain relief (such as tramadol, ibuprofen)
• anesthetics (medicines causing loss of sensation or consciousness) such as sevoflurane, propofol, etc.
• medicines used to manage allergic conditions (such as chlorphenamine)
• medicines used to manage fits (such as phenytoin and phenobarbital)
• rifampicin (an antibiotic used in the management of Tuberculosis)
• cimetidine, omeprazole (medicines used for stomach ulcers)
• medicines used to manage bacterial infections (such as erythromycin)
• disulfiram (a medicine used to quit alcoholism)
• contraceptive agents (birth control pills) Ex. mifepristone
• medicines used to manage viral infections (Ex. ritonavir)
• medicines used to manage high blood pressure (such as atenolol, propranolol, moxonidine)
• medicines used to manage blood clots (such as heparin, warfarin)
• cardiac glycosides (such as digoxin) used to manage abnormal heart rhythm
• levodopa (a medicine used to manage parkinsonism)
• sodium oxybate (a medicine used to manage narcolepsy)
• theophylline (a medicine used to manage asthma)
• opioids (medicines used for pain relief) such as morphine, codeine, pethidine, fentanyl

B. Drug-Food interaction:

Try to take this medicine before or with meals to achieve maximum efficacy.

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally took more COLOSPA X TABLET, contact your doctor immediately or go to a hospital straight away.

SYNOPSIS