Coligon 20mg Tablet

Coligon Tablet is an anti-spasmodic medicine. It is used for the treatment of muscle spasm, cramps, stomach pain due to a condition called irritable bowel disorders. It contains dicyclomine as its active ingredient.

Take Coligon Tablet exactly as instructed by the doctor and in doses and duration as prescribed. Before starting the medicine, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy and about the medicines and supplements you take and the conditions or diseases you suffer from. Along with taking the medicine, you should also make certain lifestyle modification to manage the condition better.

Consume high fibre food, reduce intake of high fat and spicy food, limit consumption of alcohol, caffeine and carbonated drink and do regular exercise.

Dosage

Overdose

Symptoms of an overdose include headache, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, dilated pupils, hot and dry skin, dizziness, mouth dryness, difficulty in swallowing, fits. If you experience the symptoms or you have taken too much of Coligon Tablet, then contact the doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you missed a dose of Coligon Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with the regular dose schedule. Avoid a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Dicyclomine in Coligon Tablet blocks the effect of chemical acetylcholine responsible for uncontrollable muscle movements. It acts directly on smooth muscles of the stomach and the intestine and helps to relax them and relieves pain and spasm due to bowel disorders.

Directions for Use

Coligon Tablet should be taken as directed by the doctor. Swallow it whole with a glass of water. Take regularly for optimal results. Do not consume it more than that prescribed by the doctor.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Coligon Tablet during pregnancy?

The safety of Coligon Tablet in human pregnancy has not been established. The doctor can prescribe you if essential. If you become pregnant while taking the medicine inform the doctor immediately.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Coligon Tablet while breastfeeding?

Coligon Tablet should not be used if you are breastfeeding. If the treatment is essential for the nursing mother the doctor may ask you to discontinue breastfeeding.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Coligon Tablet?

There is no known interaction if the medicine affects your driving abilities. You may experience blurred vision and dizziness after taking Coligon Tablet. Be careful and alert if you have such symptoms after taking the medicine.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Coligon Tablet?

The interaction of Coligon Tablet with alcohol is not clear. Avoid consuming alcohol in excess as alcohol is known to irritate the gut. Consult the doctor for more information.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have a liver, intestine, kidney or heart disorder.
• You have a condition called myasthenia gravis characterized by muscle weakness and fatigue.
• You may have a clinical condition called hernia or acid reflux problems, ulcers in the intestine.
• You are experiencing heat stroke and fever after taking the medicine.
• You are experiencing heartburn, acidity and diarrhoea.
• Be cautious if you have an enlarged prostate gland or an eye condition called glaucoma.
• Coligon Tablet should be used with caution in older people, as they may be more sensitive to the side effects.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to dicyclomine or other ingredients of the medicine.
• If you heart problems or bleeding disorders.
• If you have an eye disorder called glaucoma.
• If you have a condition called myasthenia gravis, characterized by muscle weakness and fatigue.
• If you have difficulty in passing urine due to obstructive problems of the kidney and urethra.
• If you have an obstructive disorder of the gut, acid reflux problems, inflammation in the intestine and colon.
• The medicine should not be given to infants below 6-months of age and breastfeeding women.

Side effects

• Dizziness
• Sleepiness
• Nausea
• Dry mouth
• Lack of energy

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines affect the way Coligon Tablet works, or the medicine itself reduces the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Inform the doctor about the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are taking or might take to avoid possible interaction. Also, you should inform the doctor if you have a planned surgery or vaccination scheduled.
• Especially if taking medicines to treat your heart problems, mental health problems, allergy, nausea & vomiting, antacids, pain relief medicines.
• Concurrent use of Coligon Tablet is not recommended along with medicines to treat glaucoma like timolol, bimatoprost, latanoprost as it increases the pressure inside the eyes.
• Simultaneous use of other medicines like loperamide, neostigmine, digoxin, antacids and Gaviscon is not recommended. If you are not sure about which are these medicines, ask the doctor.

Storage and disposal

• Store Coligon Tablet at a cool and dry place, protect from direct sunlight, moisture and heat.
• Keep it away from children and pets.
• Do not use expired or damaged medicines.
• Discard unused medicine properly, avoid flushing in the toilet or throwing it into the drain.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I stop taking the Coligon Tablet on my own?

No, you should never stop taking the Coligon Tablet until advised by the doctor, even if you are feeling good. If you stop taking the medicine, it may lead to treatment failure.

Any special dietary modifications I need to make while taking Coligon Tablet?

No one diet works for all however you should try to consume food rich in fibre, avoid gluten, fatty meat and dairy products, limit consumption of carbonated drinks, caffeine and alcohol. Consult the doctor or a registered dietician for more information.

How to take Coligon Tablet?

Take Coligon Tablet as directed by the doctor. Swallow it whole with a glass of water. Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.