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Colip Suspension is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Suspension. Secondary and off-label uses of Colip Suspension have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Colip Suspension. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Colip Suspension include Nausea or vomiting, Sleepiness, Dizziness. Such side effects of Colip Suspension normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Colip Suspension is Safe for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Colip Suspension's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Allergy must refrain from the use of Colip Suspension since this can cause severe adverse effects.
Besides this, Colip Suspension may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Colip Suspension is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Colip Suspension is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Colip Suspension safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Colip without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Colip Suspension safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Colip. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Colip Suspension on the Kidneys?
Colip may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Colip Suspension on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Colip. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Colip Suspension on the Heart?
There is no research available on the side effects of Colip on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Colip Suspension unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Colip Suspension habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Colip Suspension.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Colip Suspension since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Colip Suspension only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Colip Suspension cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Colip Suspension
Taking Colip Suspension with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Colip Suspension
Consuming Colip Suspension with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Yes, Colip can be called a painkiller since it alleviates abdominal spams and provides relief from cramping in irritable bowel syndrome.
Yes, Colip causes constipation. Constipation can be prevented or managed by drinking more water, eating more fiber, exercising more, taking herbal laxatives, eating probiotic foods and supplements, eating magnesium and prunes and avoiding dairy.
Yes, Colip causes dry mouth as it is one of the side effects. It can be prevented or managed by drinking lot of water, eating sugar-free candies and gums, avoiding caffeine as it is dehydrating, breathing through the nose, using a humidifier, quitting smoking, using alcohol-free mouth wash, etc.
Colip is a carboxylic acid derivative with antispasmodic and anticholinergic activity. Colip stops acetylcholine from binding to the muscarinic receptors on the smooth muscles, leading to the relaxation of smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract, and regulating bronchial, tracheal and pharyngeal secretions.
You can take Colip for as long as it is recommended by your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 117
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