Manufacturer: Lancer Therapeutics
Salt Composition : Chlordiazepoxide(5mg), Clidinium(2.5mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Colinorm Tablet is taken without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.The most common side effects are nausea, constipation, memory impairment, blurred vision, dryness in the mouth, difficulty in urination, and coordination impairment. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.
Colinorm Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Chlordiazepoxide and Clidinium. Chlordiazepoxide is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Chlordiazepoxide is a long-acting benzodiazepine drug. The half-life of Chlordiazepoxide is 5 – 30 hours but has an active benzodiazepine metabolite (desmethyldiazepam), which has a half-life of 36 – 200 hours.Clidinium is a synthetic anticholinergic agent which has been shown in experimental and clinical studies to have a pronounced antispasmodic and antisecretory effect on the gastrointestinal tract. It inhibits muscarinic actions of acetylcholine at postganglionic parasympathetic neuroeffector sites.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Colinorm
Sleepiness
Nausea
Constipation
Memory impairment
Dizziness
Blurred vision
Dryness in mouth
Difficulty in urination
Impaired coordination
Depression
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Chlordiazepoxide + Clidinium unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Allergy
Glaucoma
Prostatitis
Enlarged Prostate
Colinorm Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Colinorm Tablet.
Colinorm Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
The combination of chlordiazepoxide and clidinium is used along with other medications to treat peptic ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS; a condition that causes stomach pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea), and enterocolitis (swelling in the intestines).
CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE+CLIDINIUM may interact with antacids, an anticoagulant (warfarin), antipsychotic medications (chlorpromazine, fluphenazine, and thioridazine), and antidepressants (isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue, phenelzine, selegiline, and tranylcypromine).
Do not chew, crush or break it. Colinorm Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Colinorm Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Colinorm Tablet is prescribed to give relief from the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.
If you are due to have an operation or any dental treatment, please tell the doctor carrying out the treatment that you are taking Colinorm Tablet. This is because it increases the effects of some anesthetics.
Inform your doctor if you have an enlarged prostate gland, glaucoma, or trouble passing urine.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
If you are 65 or older, use Colinorm Tablet with care. You could have more side effects.
Colinorm Tablet is prescribed to give relief from the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.
If you are due to have an operation or any dental treatment, please tell the doctor carrying out the treatment that you are taking Colinorm Tablet. This is because it increases the effects of some anesthetics.
Inform your doctor if you have an enlarged prostate gland, glaucoma, or trouble passing urine.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
If you are 65 or older, use Colinorm Tablet with care. You could have more side effects.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Colinorm Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Q. Can the use of Colinorm Tablet cause physical dependence?
Yes, Colinorm Tablet may cause physical dependence as it contains Chlordiazepoxide as one of the ingredients. Physical dependence is defined as the occurrence of a withdrawal reaction following sudden stoppage of the drug or a decrease in dose. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine or if you need to make any change in the dose.
Q. Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Colinorm Tablet?
The use of Colinorm Tablet is not recommended to patients with known allergy to any of the components or excipients of Colinorm Tablet. Its use is also not advisable in patients of glaucoma, benign prostate enlargement and bladder neck obstruction.
Q. What precautions do I need to take while using Colinorm Tablet?
Colinorm Tablet should not be taken along with opioids-like substances as it contains chlordiazepoxide. Use of opioids along with chlordiazepoxide may cause excessive sedation (state of calm or sleep), respiratory depression and eventually coma or death. Inform your doctor about all the medicines that you are taking if you are advised to take Colinorm Tablet.
Q. What are the symptoms of an overdose of Colinorm Tablet?
Both Chlordiazepoxide and Clidinium show different symptoms of overdose. Chlordiazepoxide can cause sleepiness, reflexes, confusion and coma. Clidinium can cause excessive dryness of mouth, blurred vision, urinary hesitancy and constipation. Inform the doctor in case you take a higher dose and any of these symptoms appear.
Q. Can the use of Colinorm Tablet cause sleepiness or drowsiness?
Yes, Colinorm Tablet may make you feel drowsy or sleepy. Do not drive, operate any machines, work at heights, or participate in potentially dangerous activities at the start of your treatment. Inform your doctor if you experience such episodes while you are taking this medicine.
Q. Can the use of Colinorm Tablet cause constipation?
Yes, the use of Colinorm Tablet can cause constipation. Eat high-fiber foods like vegetables, fruits and cereals, and drink plenty of water. Exercise regularly by engaging in activities like swimming, jogging or going for a walk. Consult a doctor if constipation persists for a long duration.
Q. Can I drink alcohol while taking Colinorm Tablet?
No, avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking Colinorm Tablet. Drinking alcohol can increase the risk of side effects like drowsiness or sleepiness.
Q. What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Colinorm Tablet?
Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
