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Colispas Forte is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Colispas Forte have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Colispas Forte depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Colispas Forte can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Colispas Forte are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Colispas Forte is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Colispas Forte related warnings talks about Colispas Forte's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Kidney Disease, Asthma must refrain from the use of Colispas Forte since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Colispas Forte contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Colispas Forte have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Colispas Forte is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Colispas Forte 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Colispas Forte is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Colispas Forte safe for pregnant women?
Colispas Forte shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Colispas Forte safe during breastfeeding?
Colispas Forte may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Colispas Forte on the Kidneys?
Colispas Forte rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Colispas Forte on the Liver?
Colispas Forte is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Colispas Forte on the Heart?
Colispas Forte is rarely harmful for the heart.
Colispas Forte should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Colispas Forte unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Colispas Forte habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Colispas Forte is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Colispas Forte
Taking Colispas Forte with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Colispas Forte
Taking Colispas Forte with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Colispas Forte is a brand name for a compound known as dicyclomine. It belongs to the class of compounds known as anticholinergics (a compound that blocks the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the central and peripheral nervous system) and antispasmodics. It is available as a tablet, capsule, syrup and an injection. Colispas Forte is used for the treatment of functional bowel / irritable bowel syndrome. It also has some local anesthetic properties and is used in biliary, gastrointestinal and urinary tract spasms. It has a mild effect on glandular secretion and cardiovascular system.
Colispas Forte is available as a tablet, capsule, syrup and an injection. An oral dosage form is taken a few times a day. It is important to take Colispas Forte at the same time every day so that one doesn't forget the dose. One can take Colispas Forte with or without food. Taking it with food may avoid stomach upset. One must follow the recommendations of a doctor while taking Colispas Forte. In some people, it might cause some side effects like dry mouth, constipation, dizziness, headache, blurred vision, etc.
Yes, Colispas Forte when used in combination with mefanamic acid can be used for the effective management of period pain or dysmenorrhea. Dysmenorrhea results from the excessive release of prostaglandins which decrease uterine blood flow, increase uterine contractions and also cause peripheral nerve hypersensitivity leading to the development of pain. Period pain can severely affect a person's quality of life. It can be prevented and managed by taking calcium and magnesium supplements as they help in muscle relaxation, cutting down on coffee, using a heating pad, taking light meals, taking herbal tea, eating a low fat diet, massaging with essential oils, practicing acupuncture and doing some mild physical activity.
Yes, Colispas Forte can cause serious allergic reaction like difficulty in breathing, swelling on lips, mouth, throat or tongue, etc. Please speak to you doctor as soon as you develop these symptoms.
No, Colispas Forte does not cause weight gain. Weight gain can be prevented or managed by eating a low carb, high protein diet, incorporating some sort of physical activity in the lifestyle like yoga, zumba, pilates, aerobics, etc., drinking plenty of water, ensuring that the bowel moment is clear, drinking green tea, trying intermittent fasting, cutting back on dairy, gluten and added sugar, taking probiotics, eating more fiber, lifting weights, and eating more vegetables and fruits.
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