Colicure Tablet

Colicure Tablet is an anti-spasmodic medicine. It contains drotaverine, a medicine that helps in pain relief caused by spasms. It is used to relieve stomach and abdominal pain, cramps, spasms, and menstrual pain.

Colicure Tablet works by relaxing the smooth muscle. Therefore, it provides relief from spasms and pain. Take this medicine as advised by your doctor.

Dosage

Overdose

You may experience weakness, malaise, dizziness, vomiting, headache, a drop in blood pressure and sleepiness if consumed in excess. Contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you missed any dose of the Colicure Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time. Do not take a double dose to compensate for the missed dose.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Colicure Tablet works by inhibiting the action of an enzyme phosphodiesterase, thus results in relaxation of smooth muscle and dilation of blood vessels. Thereby, providing relief from spasm and pain.

Directions for Use

Take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor, as a whole with a sufficient quantity of water.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take the Colicure Tablet during pregnancy?

There is limited information about the safety of the Colicure Tablet in pregnancy. Thus, it should be used only if prescribed by your doctor.

Breast Feeding

Can I take the Colicure Tablet while breastfeeding?

Colicure Tablet is not recommended to be used by breastfeeding women. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding mother.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed the Colicure Tablet?

Colicure Tablet is unlikely to affect your driving ability. However, if you experience dizziness after taking this medicine, be cautious while driving or avoid driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with the Colicure Tablet?

There is limited information on the interaction of this medicine with alcohol.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• Your liver, kidney and heart-related disease.
• You are pregnant or are breastfeeding.
• You have a low blood pressure problem.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to drotaverine or any of the ingredient of the Colicure Tablet
• If you have liver, kidney or heart-related problem.
• If you are breastfeeding a baby.
• This medicine is not recommended to be used in children below the age of 12.

Side effects

Rarely you may experience nausea, constipation, headache, dizziness, rash.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Medicines used to treat Parkinson's disease like levodopa may not work properly if taken along with this medicine and you may experience shakiness, disbalance and rigidity.
• Some medicines can affect the way the Colicure Tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.

Storage and disposal

• Store it below 30°C protected from light and moisture
• Keep this medicine out of the reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How long should I take this medicine?

You should take this medicine for the treatment as prescribed by the doctor. However, if there is no improvement in pain, consult your doctor.

Colicure Tablet can be use for tooth pain?

No, it is not meant to be used for tooth pain.

Is Colicure Tablet good for period pain?

Yes, it is recommended for period pain. However, it should not be self-medicated. If you experience period pain very often, kindly consult your gynaecologist to find out the cause of period pain.

Is Colicure Tablet is painkiller?

Yes, it is a pain killer, but used only in specific types of pains. It is not to be taken for any pain and not without a doctor's prescription.