Colospa Retard Capsule 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 Capsule 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.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Colospa Retard Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.
Colospa Retard Capsule relaxes the muscles of the intestine and relieves spasm.
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Colospa Retard Capsule does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Colospa Retard Capsule 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Colospa Retard Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Colospa Retard Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Colospa Retard Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Colospa Retard Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Colospa Retard Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Colospa Retard Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised in patients with severe liver disease.
If you miss a dose of Colospa Retard Capsule, 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
