Manufacturer: Abbott
Salt Composition : Mebeverine(200mg)
Colospa Retard Capsule should be taken in a dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It is swallowed whole with a drink of water preferably 20 minutes before a meal to relieve or reduce post-meal symptoms. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this 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. Remember following lifestyle modifications like having a fiber-rich diet, increase fluid intake and regular exercise can help you to get better results.
Colospa retard capsule works by acting on the smooth muscles of the stomach and intestine and relieves pain.
Mebeverine is not excreted as such, but metabolised completely; the metabolites are excreted nearly completely. Veratric acid is excreted into the urine; mebeverine alcohol is also excreted into the urine, partly as the corresponding carboxylic acid (MAC) and partly as the demethylated carboxylic acid (DMAC).
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 Colospa
Skin rash
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mebeverine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease
Paralytic Ileus
Colospa Retard Capsule 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.
Consuming alcohol with Colospa Retard Capsule does not cause any harmful side effects.
Information regarding the use of Colospa Retard Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Mebeverine is effectively used to treat the symptoms of these conditions such as: colicky abdominal pain and cramps, persistent, non-specific diarrhoea (with or without alternating constipation) and flatulence. Mylan IBS Relief Tablets: For the symptomatic relief of irritable bowel syndrome.
Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking, including prescription, herbal and over-the-counter medicines. Colospa retard capsule affects the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how this medicine works.
Colospa Retard Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Colospa Retard Capsule, 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.
Colospa Retard Capsule relieves symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome such as abdominal pain and cramps, bloating, flatulence and diarrhea alternating with constipation.
Take it 20 minutes before a meal to relieve or reduce post meal symptoms.
Talk to your doctor if your symptoms do not get better within two weeks of taking Colospa Retard Capsule, or get worse at any time.
Stop taking Colospa Retard Capsule and consult a doctor if you experience difficulty in breathing or swelling of face, neck, tongue or throat.
Do not stop taking the tablets without talking to your doctor, even if you feel better.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Colospa Retard Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.
Q. What is Colospa Retard Capsule/Colospa/Colospa retard/ Mebaspa/Mebiz-SR/Morease used for?
Colospa/Colospa retard/ Mebaspa/Mebiz-SR/Morease are all trade name for the active medicine Colospa Retard Capsule. It is mainly used to treat and relieve symptoms of inflammatory bowel syndrome such as cramps in the abdomen, pain, gas, bloating and changes in bowel habits
Q. Can Colospa Retard Capsule be used for period pain?
Colospa Retard Capsule mainly acts on the smooth muscles of the intestine. Hence, it is used to relieve cramps or spasms of the stomach and intestines (gut). It is particularly useful in treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and similar conditions. It is not known whether it can be used for period pain
Q. Can I take Colospa Retard Capsule with buscopan?
Buscopan contains butylscopolamine which is also an antispasmodic like Colospa Retard Capsule. Taking Colospa Retard Capsule and buscopan together will provide added effect, but can cause additive side-effects. Consult your doctor before taking Colospa Retard Capsule and buscopan together
Q. Can I take mebeverine with Omeprazole/Lansoprazole?
There are no known serious drug interactions between mebeverine and omeprazole/lansoprazole. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on mebeverine
Q. Can I take Colospa Retard Capsule with Imodium/Loperamide?
There are no known serious drug interactions between Colospa Retard Capsule and Imodium/ Loperamide. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on mebeverine
Q. Can I take Colospa Retard Capsule with paracetamol/ Co codamol?
There are no known serious drug interactions between Colospa Retard Capsule and paracetamol and co codamol preparation which contains codeine with paracetamol. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on mebeverine
Q. Can I take Colospa Retard Capsule with antibiotics?
There are no known serious drug interactions between Colospa Retard Capsule and antibiotics. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on Colospa Retard Capsule
Q. Is Colospa Retard Capsule a laxative?
No, Colospa Retard Capsule is not a laxative; it belongs to a group of medicines called antispasmodics. It acts as a direct relaxant of the smooth muscles of the gut and relieves painfull contractions
Q. Does Colospa Retard Capsule help constipation or stop diarrhea?
Colospa Retard Capsule may cause constipation; however, it has no known effects on stopping diarrhea
Q. Does Colospa Retard Capsule reduce bloating?
Yes, Colospa Retard Capsule reduces all symptoms of inflammatory bowel syndrome such as abdominal cramps, pain, gas, and bloating
Q. Does Colospa Retard Capsule affect pill/contraceptive pill?
No, there are no known interactions between Colospa Retard Capsule and contraceptive pills. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on Colospa Retard Capsule
Q. Is Colospa Retard Capsule a prescription /over the counter medicine?
Colospa Retard Capsule is available over the counter. However, do not self-medicate and consult your doctor about your symptoms before taking Colospa Retard Capsule
Q. How long can I take Colospa Retard Capsule for?
Take Colospa Retard Capsule as directed by your doctor.
