Colonext Oral Drops

Description

Colonext Oral Drops is a combination medicine used in the treatment of acidity-related abdominal pain. It works effectively to reduce abdominal pain, bloating, discomfort and cramps by relaxing the muscles of the stomach and gut. It also helps in easy passage of gas. Colonext Oral Drops is taken with or 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, dryness in mouth, blurred vision, weakness, and nervousness. 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 dizziness. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

Introduction

In Abdominal pain Colonext Oral Drops effectively relieves sudden muscle spasms or contractions in the stomach and intestine (gut), thereby relaxing the muscles and improving movement of food. This helps to treat abdominal pain (or stomach pain) as well as cramps, bloating and discomfort. Eventually, it will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Benefits

Colonext Oral Drops is a combination of two medicines: Dicyclomine and Dimethicone. Dicyclomine is an antispasmodic which works by relaxing the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thereby relieving abdominal cramps and pain. Dimethicone is an antifoaming medicine which disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas.

How to use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Colonext Oral Drops may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : UNSAFE - Colonext Oral Drops may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Colonext Oral Drops during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Colonext Oral Drops during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Driving : UNSAFE - Colonext Oral Drops may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. - Kidney : CAUTION - Colonext Oral Drops should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Colonext Oral Drops may be needed. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CAUTION - Colonext Oral Drops should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Colonext Oral Drops may be needed. Please consult your doctor.