Colorine 200 SR Capsule

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Ernst Pharmacia
Active Ingredient	Mebeverine (200mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	P-Methoxybenzoic Acids and Derivatives
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class	Anti-spasmodics (IBD)
User Rating	4.4
User Reviews	559

FAQ

Can I take Colorine 200 SR with antibiotics?

There are no known serious drug interactions between Colorine 200 SR and antibiotics. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on Colorine 200 SR

How long can I take Colorine 200 SR for?

Take Colorine 200 SR as directed by your doctor.

Can I take Colorine 200 SR with buscopan?

Buscopan contains butylscopolamine which is also an antispasmodic like Colorine 200 SR. Taking Colorine 200 SR and buscopan together will provide added effect, but can cause additive side-effects. Consult your doctor before taking Colorine 200 SR and buscopan together

What is Colorine 200 SR/Colospa/Colospa retard/ Mebaspa/Mebiz-SR/Morease used for?

Colospa/Colospa retard/ Mebaspa/Mebiz-SR/Morease are all trade name for the active medicine Colorine 200 SR. 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 Colorine 200 SR be used for period pain?

Colorine 200 SR 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

Does Colorine 200 SR affect pill/contraceptive pill?

No, there are no known interactions between Colorine 200 SR and contraceptive pills. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on Colorine 200 SR

Does Colorine 200 SR reduce bloating?

Yes, Colorine 200 SR reduces all symptoms of inflammatory bowel syndrome such as abdominal cramps, pain, gas, and bloating

Does Colorine 200 SR help constipation or stop diarrhea?

Colorine 200 SR may cause constipation; however, it has no known effects on stopping diarrhea

Is Colorine 200 SR a prescription /over the counter medicine?

Colorine 200 SR is available over the counter. However, do not self-medicate and consult your doctor about your symptoms before taking Colorine 200 SR

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 Colorine 200 SR with Imodium/Loperamide?

There are no known serious drug interactions between Colorine 200 SR and Imodium/ Loperamide. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on mebeverine

Is Colorine 200 SR a laxative?

No, Colorine 200 SR 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

Can I take Colorine 200 SR with paracetamol/ Co codamol?

There are no known serious drug interactions between Colorine 200 SR 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

What if you forget to take Colorine Capsule PR?

If you miss a dose of Colorine 200 SR, 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

Colorine 200 SR Capsule Reviews

Colorine 200 SR 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.

Colorine 200 SR 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.

How Colorine 200 SR Capsule Works

Colorine 200 SR relaxes the muscles of the intestine and relieves spasm.

How to Use Colorine 200 SR Capsule

Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Colorine 200 SR is to be taken empty stomach.

Benefits of Colorine 200 SR Capsule

In Treatment of Irritable bowel syndrome: Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory disease of the large intestine (colon) that usually needs long-term management. This can lead to bleeding, frequent diarrhea, bloating, flatulence, cramps, and stomach pain. Colorine 200 SR relaxes the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine) and relieves these symptoms effectively. Usually, it is used along with other medicines for the management of your condition. Continue taking it for as long as the doctor may advise you to. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it. Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

Uses of Colorine 200 SR Capsule

Treatment of Irritable bowel syndrome

Colorine 200 SR Capsule Side Effects

Safety Tips

Kidney ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Colorine 200 SR is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Colorine 200 SR may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.Caution is advised in patients with severe kidney disease.

Driving ^SAFE

Colorine 200 SR does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Alcohol ^SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Colorine 200 SR does not cause any harmful side effects.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Colorine 200 SR during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Colorine 200 SR is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Colorine 200 SR may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.Caution is advised in patients with severe liver disease.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Colorine 200 SR 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.

Quick Tips

Stop taking Colorine 200 SR and consult a doctor if you experience difficulty in breathing or swelling of face, neck, tongue or throat.
Talk to your doctor if your symptoms do not get better within two weeks of taking Colorine 200 SR, or get worse at any time.
Take it 20 minutes before a meal to relieve or reduce post meal symptoms.
Colorine 200 SR relieves symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome such as abdominal pain and cramps, bloating, flatulence and diarrhea alternating with constipation.
Do not stop taking the tablets without talking to your doctor, even if you feel better.