Colospa Retard Capsule

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Abbott
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	4.3
User Reviews	503

FAQ

What is Colospa Retard/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 Retard. 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

Does Colospa Retard help constipation or stop diarrhea?

Colospa Retard may cause constipation; however, it has no known effects on stopping diarrhea

Can I take Colospa Retard with paracetamol/ Co codamol?

There are no known serious drug interactions between Colospa Retard 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

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

Is Colospa Retard a prescription /over the counter medicine?

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

How long can I take Colospa Retard for?

Take Colospa Retard as directed by your doctor.

Can I take Colospa Retard with Imodium/Loperamide?

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

Can I take Colospa Retard with buscopan?

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

Does Colospa Retard affect pill/contraceptive pill?

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

Does Colospa Retard reduce bloating?

Yes, Colospa Retard reduces all symptoms of inflammatory bowel syndrome such as abdominal cramps, pain, gas, and bloating

Can Colospa Retard be used for period pain?

Colospa Retard 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

Is Colospa Retard a laxative?

No, Colospa Retard 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 Colospa Retard with antibiotics?

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

What if you forget to take Colospa Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Colospa Retard, 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

Colospa Retard Capsule Reviews

Colospa Retard 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.

Colospa Retard 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 Colospa Retard Capsule Works

Colospa Retard relaxes the muscles of the intestine and relieves spasm.

How to Use Colospa Retard Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Colospa Retard is to be taken empty stomach.

Benefits of Colospa Retard 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. Colospa Retard 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 Colospa Retard Capsule

Treatment of Irritable bowel syndrome

Colospa Retard Capsule Side Effects

Safety Tips

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Colospa Retard during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Colospa Retard 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.

Alcohol ^SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Colospa Retard does not cause any harmful side effects.

Driving ^SAFE

Colospa Retard does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Liver ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

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

Kidney ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

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

Quick Tips

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