Cozabal Information

Cozabal, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule, Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. The alternative uses of Cozabal have also been explained below.

The right dosage of Cozabal depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Cozabal can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Cozabal are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Cozabal's effect is Mild during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Cozabal related warnings talks about Cozabal's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Cozabal are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Cozabal may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Cozabal is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

Cozabal Benefits & Uses
Cozabal Dosage & How to Take
Cozabal Side Effects
Cozabal Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Cozabal with Other Drugs
Cozabal Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Cozabal
Cozabal Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Cozabal Benefits & Uses

Cozabal is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Ulcerative Colitis

Other Benefits

Cozabal Dosage & How to Take

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
Adult	Disease: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 2250 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 12 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 2250 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 12 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 2250 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 12 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 2250 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 12 weeks Special Instructions: Give only 5 - 12 years old children

Cozabal Related Warnings

Is the use of Cozabal safe for pregnant women?

Cozabal rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild

Mild
Is the use of Cozabal safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Cozabal on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Cozabal will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Cozabal on the Kidneys?

There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Cozabal. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Cozabal on the Liver?

Cozabal can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Cozabal on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Cozabal on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Cozabal with Other Drugs

Cozabal should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Diatrizoic Acid

Tacrolimus

Deferasirox

Moderate

Erythromycin

Ampicillin,Probenecid

Aspirin

Azithromycin

Cozabal Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cozabal unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Cozabal

Is this Cozabal habit forming or addictive?

Cozabal is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Cozabal will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Cozabal should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Cozabal is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Cozabal Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cozabal

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Cozabal with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Cozabal

Information about the interaction of Cozabal and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown