Colpep Spas Tablet
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Alkem Laboratories Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Drotaverine (80mg) + Aceclofenac (100mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
User Rating | 4.6 |
User Reviews | 625 |
FAQ
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Colpep Spas?
Keep this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
Can I stop taking Colpep Spas when my pain is relieved?
Colpep Spas is usually used for short term and can be discontinued if there is no pain. However, it should be continued if your doctor told you to do so.
Can the use of Colpep Spas cause damage to kidneys?
Yes, long-term use of Colpep Spas can cause damage to the kidneys. Use of Colpep Spas is not recommended to patients with underlying kidney disease.
Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of Colpep Spas?
No, taking a higher than recommended dose of Colpep Spas can lead to increased chances of side effects. If the recommended doses do not relieve your pain or you continue experiencing increased severity of pain, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.
Can the use of Colpep Spas cause dry mouth?
Yes, the use of Colpep Spas can cause dry mouth. If you experience dry mouth, drink plenty of water. Take regular sips during the day and keep some water by your bed at night. You may use lip balm if your lips are also dry. Try to avoid foods that are acidic (like lemons), spicy and salty.
What if you forget to take Colpep Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Colpep Spas, 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.
Colpep Spas Tablet Reviews
Colpep Spas is a combination medicine used in the treatment of abdominal pain. It works effectively to reduce abdominal pain, bloating, discomfort and cramps by relaxing the muscles of the stomach and gut. It also blocks certain chemical messengers that cause pain and discomfort.
Colpep Spas is taken with food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the 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. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, dryness in the mouth, feeling thirsty, and heartburn. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your dizziness.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
Colpep Spas is taken with food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the 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. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, dryness in the mouth, feeling thirsty, and heartburn. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your dizziness.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
How Colpep Spas Tablet Works
Colpep Spas is a combination of two medicines: Drotaverine and Aceclofenac, which relieves abdominal pain and cramps. Drotaverine is an anti-spasmodic medicine which relieves contractions (spasms) associated with smooth muscles in the abdomen. Aceclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause abdominal pain and inflammation (swelling).
How to Use Colpep Spas Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Colpep Spas is to be taken with food.
Benefits of Colpep Spas Tablet
- In Treatment of Abdominal pain: Colpep Spas 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. Take Colpep Spas as prescribed by the doctor. Eventually, it will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
Uses of Colpep Spas Tablet
- Treatment of Abdominal pain
Colpep Spas Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Colpep Spas.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Colpep Spas may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Colpep Spas should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Colpep Spas may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Colpep Spas is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advisable while the patient is taking this medicine.
Driving
UNSAFE
Colpep Spas may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.As Colpep Spas may cause vertigo.
Kidney
CAUTION
Colpep Spas should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Colpep Spas may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Colpep Spas is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Colpep Spas during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- It may cause a drop in your blood pressure. Monitor your blood pressure regularly and rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- It may cause dizziness, drowsiness or visual disturbances. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
- Take it with food to avoid getting an upset stomach.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Colpep Spas as it can cause excessive drowsiness and increase your risk of stomach problems.
- Colpep Spas helps relieve abdominal pain and cramps.
- Inform your doctor if you have severe kidney, liver, or heart disease.
- Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor.
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