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Expert advice for Colospa Capsule
Take mebeverine tablets 20 minutes before a meal to relive or reduce post meal symptoms.Consult your doctor before you start Mebeverine.if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.if you have had any diseases of the bowel, apart from irritable bowel syndrome.if you have liver or kidney problems.Stop taking mebeverine and consult a doctor if experience severe allergic reactions (difficulty in breathing, swelling of face, neck, tongue or throat).

Q. What is Colospa/Colospa/Colospa retard/ Mebaspa/Mebiz-SR/Morease used for?
Colospa/Colospa retard/ Mebaspa/Mebiz-SR/Morease are all trade name for the active medicine Colospa. 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

Q. Can Colospa be used for period pain?
Colospa 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

Q. Can I take Colospa with buscopan?
Buscopan contains butylscopolamine which is also an antispasmodic like Colospa. Taking Colospa and buscopan together will provide added effect, but can cause additive side-effects. Consult your doctor before taking Colospa and buscopan together

Q. 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

Q. Can I take mebeverine with Imodium/Loperamide?
There are no known serious drug interactions between mebeverine and Imodium/ Loperamide. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on mebeverine

Q. Can I take mebeverine with paracetamol/ Co codamol?
There are no known serious drug interactions between mebeverine 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

Q. Can I take Colospa with antibiotics?
There are no known serious drug interactions between Colospa and antibiotics. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on Colospa

Q. Is Colospa a laxative?
No, Colospa 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

Q. Does Colospa help constipation or stop diarrhea?
Colospa may cause constipation; however, it has no known effects on stopping diarrhea

Q. Does Colospa reduce bloating?
Yes, Colospa reduces all symptoms of inflammatory bowel syndrome such as abdominal cramps, pain, gas, and bloating

Q. Does Colospa affect pill/contraceptive pill?
No, there are no known interactions between Colospa and contraceptive pills. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on Colospa

Q. Is Colospa anticholinergic?
Yes, Colospa is a synthetic anticholinergic agent

Q. Is Colospa a prescription /over the counter medicine?
Colospa is available over the counter. However, do not self-medicate and consult your doctor about your symptoms before taking Colospa

Q. How long can I take Colospa for?
Take Colospa as directed by your doctor.