Kolik Oral Suspension

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Esquire Drug House
Active Ingredient	Dicyclomine (10mg/5ml) + Simethicone (40mg/5ml)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	GASTRO INTESTINAL
User Rating	4.2
User Reviews	419

FAQ

My child is having abdominal pain associated with nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light. Is Kolik safe in such a case?

The above-mentioned symptoms may indicate abdominal migraine which is characterized by recurrent episodes of dull and moderate to severe intensity abdominal pain for at least six months. It typically occurs in the midline or is poorly localized. Abdominal pain is associated with additional features including anorexia, nausea, vomiting, headache, photophobia, and pallor. Do rule out such types of pain before giving Kolik.

How should Kolik be stored?

Kolik should be stored at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Also, keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.

Can other medicines be given at the same time as Kolik?

Kolik can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Kolik. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

In which all diseases should Kolik be avoided?

Avoid giving Kolik in obstructive and inflammatory diseases of the digestive tract. These problems may include heartburn, unstable cardiovascular diseases, obstructive uropathy, glaucoma, muscle weakness disorder, liver impairment, hyperthyroidism, neuropathy, and kidney impairment.

What all tests do my child need to undergo if he has abdominal pain?

The doctor may advise abdominal ultrasound for a routine examination. In serious abdominal conditions, endoscopy and esophageal pH may also be monitored.

What if I forget to give Kolik to my child?

Do not panic. Give your child the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost the time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.

Kolik Oral Suspension Reviews

Kolik is commonly given to treat stomach pain, bloating, and abdominal cramps, and pain associated with excessive acidity, gas, infections, and gastrointestinal tract diseases. It also controls symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. It relaxes the muscles of the gut and absorbs the extra gas.

Give the prescribed dose of Kolik to your child orally before a meal or as suggested by the doctor. Your child’s doctor may prescribe this medicine for a few days to many days. But, do not continue it for more than 2 weeks without consulting the doctor as excessive and long-term use may have adverse effects on your child. Additionally, do not abruptly stop the medicine by yourself as it may bring back the symptoms or worsen your child’s condition.

Some of the common yet temporary side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, constipation, burping, vision problem, loss of appetite, and drowsiness. These usually subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, if these side effects persist or become bothersome for your child, do reach out to the doctor on a priority basis.

You must let your child’s doctor know about all the medicines your child is being given. Also, inform the doctor of any previous history of allergy, intolerance to any food products, abdominal obstruction, liver impairment, kidney malfunction, or any birth defects, This information is very important for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.

How Kolik Oral Suspension Works

Kolik is a mixture of two active medicines Dicyclomine, an antispasmodic agent, and Simethicone, an antifoaming medicine. Dicyclomine works by relaxing the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thereby relieving abdominal cramps and pain. Whereas, Simethicone disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas.

How to Use Kolik Oral Suspension

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Kolik is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Kolik Oral Suspension

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. Kolik relaxes the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine) and relieves these symptoms effectively. Usually, it is used as an add-on medicine along with other medicines which are given for the management of your child’s condition. Continue giving it to your child for as long as the doctor may advise you to.
In Treatment of Abdominal pain: Kolik effectively relieves sudden muscle spasms or contractions in the stomach and intestine (gut), thereby relaxing the muscles and improving movement of food. It also blocks chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain sensation. This helps to treat abdominal pain (or stomach pain) as well as cramps, bloating and discomfort. It also helps you to pass gas easily and relieves flatulence. Take Kolik as prescribed to get maximum benefit. Eventually, it will enhance your daily activities and you will have an improved quality of life.

Uses of Kolik Oral Suspension

Treatment of Abdominal pain
Treatment of Irritable bowel syndrome

Kolik Oral Suspension Side Effects

Safety Tips

Liver ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Kolik is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Kolik is recommended.However, Kolik should be used with caution in children with severe liver disease. Discuss with your child’s doctor thoroughly before giving this medicine to your child.

Kidney ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Kolik is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Kolik is recommended.However, Kolik should be used with caution in children with severe kidney disease. Discuss with your child’s doctor thoroughly before giving this medicine to your child.

Quick Tips

Encourage your child to exercise daily as it has potential benefits in constipation and in improving overall wellbeing.
In children less than 2 months of age, do not give Kolik without ruling out the reasons that might be making your child cry. Give Kolik only if your child shows actual signs of abdominal discomfort or pain after consulting your child’s doctor.
Avoid giving gas-producing foods to your child such as beans, onions, carrots, raisins, and bananas.
Give your child a diet that is rich in fiber and low in fermentable sugars.
Inform your doctor if you experience severe or long-lasting pain in your stomach.
Children may experience abdominal pain due to migraines. The other associated symptoms can be a headache, nausea, anorexia vomiting, and pallor. Since Kolik is strictly for abdominal pain, rule out such types of pain before giving this medicine.