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Coliza Tablet

Manufactured byDWD PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
ContainsDicyclomine (10 mg) + Mefenamic acid (250 mg)
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

Description

Coliza Tablet is a combination medicine that consists of Dicyclomine and Mefenamic acid. It is used to relieve menstrual cramps and pain. It is also used to provide relief from pain due to muscle spasms in the stomach and intestines. Coliza Tablet works by stopping the release of chemicals called prostaglandins that are responsible for pain and swelling. Coliza Tablet may cause some side effects like dizziness, sleepiness, stomach upset, dry mouth, blurred vision, nausea and vomiting. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or worsen. Avoid taking it if you are allergic to this medicine. Coliza Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age. Coliza Tablet should be taken with food to avoid stomach irritation. The dose of medicine and duration of treatment will be decided by your doctor based on your condition. For the ease of remembering, take it at around the same time every day. Do not stop using this medicine without consulting your doctor. Coliza Tablet may cause dizziness or visual disturbances. Maintain caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as it can increase your risk of stomach problems. Maintain caution while using Coliza Tablet if you have kidney and liver problems. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before taking this medicine.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Coliza Tablet

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Coliza Tablet

Diarrhoea

Stomach upset

Bloating

Headache

Dizziness and drowsiness

Ringing or buzzing in the ears

Blurred vision

Weight gain

Shortness of breath

Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet

Fast heartbeat

Unusual bleeding or bruising

Yellow coloured eyes or skin

Difficult or painful urination

Bloody and cloudy urine

Nausea and vomiting

Dry mouth

Nervousness

Skin rash

Uses of Coliza Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

Spasmodic dysmenorrhoea

Spasmodic dysmenorrhoea or painful menstruation is a throbbing, aching cramp or pain that you get in your lower abdomen just before and during your periods. Most of the women may experience this pain for 1-2 days of periods each month. Normally, the pain is mild, but for some women, the pain can be severe. Coliza Tablet is used to get relief from cramps and aching pain in your belly during menstruation.

Colicky pains

Colicky pain is sharp and localized pain that starts and stops abruptly. It mainly occurs due to muscle contractions of hollow organs such as intestines, rectum, gallbladder and ureter as a result of obstruction by forcing content out. Coliza Tablet is used to stop sudden muscle contractions or spasms and relieves colicky pain.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    Coliza Tablet provides relief from pain within 60 minutes after taking it.

  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The duration of action of Coliza Tablet is 6 to 8 hours.

  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

    Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while on treatment with Coliza Tablet due to the risk of stomach bleeding.

  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    No habit-forming tendency has been reported for Coliza Tablet.

  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    Coliza Tablet is not recommended to be used in pregnancy due to the risk of harmful effects on your foetus. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    Coliza Tablet is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. An alternate medicine may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Allergy

Avoid taking Coliza Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of serious allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Gastrointestinal ulcers

Coliza Tablet may cause stomach and intestinal bleeding if you have ulcers. Therefore it is not recommended for use if you have perforation disorders like stomach ulcers as it may worsen the condition.

Coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG)

Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery is a surgical procedure that increases blood flow to the heart. Do not use Coliza Tablet for relieving pain after heart surgery as it may cause serious undesirable effects.

Asthma

Coliza Tablet is not recommended for use if you have asthma especially when you experienced allergic reactions with the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Coliza Tablet is not recommended to be used in pregnancy due to the risk of harmful effects on your foetus. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding

Coliza Tablet is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. An alternate medicine may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

General warnings

Heart surgery

Do not use Coliza Tablet for relieving pain after heart surgery.

Allergic skin reaction

Coliza Tablet may cause serious skin allergies without any warnings. These events may be fatal in rare cases. Signs and symptoms like rashes, hives, fever, or other allergic symptoms should be reported to the doctor immediately.

Driving or operating machinery

Coliza Tablet may cause sleepiness, blurred vision or dizziness. Avoid driving and operate heavy machines after taking this medicine.

Use in children

Use of Coliza Tablet is not recommended in children below 12 years of age as no data is available on its safety and effectiveness.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose of Coliza Tablet as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Never take more than the prescribed dose. Seek an emergency medical treatment or in case you suspect that you might have taken an overdose of Coliza Tablet.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

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Instructions

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while on treatment with Coliza Tablet due to the risk of stomach bleeding.

Interaction with Medicine

Methotrexate

Ramipril

Tacrolimus

Warfarin

Furosemide

Aspirin

Ipratropium

Metformin

Disease interactions

Fluid retention

Coliza Tablet may cause oedema (swelling that is caused by fluid trapped in your body's tissues). Therefore, it should be used with extreme caution if you have a pre-existing condition of fluid retention.

Kidney diseases

Prolonged use of Coliza Tablet may cause symptoms like painful urination and protein or blood in the urine. Hence this medicine should be used cautiously if you have a kidney problem. Your doctor may monitor your kidney function as needed based on your condition.

Liver disease

Coliza Tablet should be used with caution if you have liver problems as it may lead to liver damage due to its accumulation in the liver in unchanged form. Your doctor may monitor your liver function as needed based on your condition.

Heart disease

Coliza Tablet may increase the risk of a heart attack if you have pre-existing heart conditions or heart failure. This medicine is not used for treating pain after coronary bypass surgery.

Gastrointestinal disorders

Long term use of Coliza Tablet can cause damage to the stomach and intestine. Serious conditions like bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the stomach or intestinal wall can occur.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Diazo test for urinary bile

Diazo test is performed for estimation of pigments in urine. Treatment with Coliza Tablet may give a false-positive result for this test. It is advised to inform the doctor and lab technician about the use of this medicine before undergoing this test.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Coliza Tablet should preferably be taken with food. If you get diarrhoea while taking this medicine, stop taking it and consult your doctor. This medicine may cause dry mouth. Hence mouth rinses, good oral hygiene and increased water intake may help. It may cause dizziness, drowsiness or visual disturbances. Hence, do not drive or operate machines after taking it. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Coliza Tablet as it can cause excessive drowsiness and increase your risk of stomach problems. Avoid giving your medicine to other people even if their condition appears to be the same as yours. Do not break, crush or chew the tablet in the mouth. Consume the tablet immediately after peeling it from the strip.

Miscelleneous

To be taken with food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works

Dicyclomine relaxes the muscles in the stomach and intestine to stop sudden muscle spasms, thereby relieves pain, cramps and discomfort. Mefenamic acid stops the release of a chemical called prostaglandins, that increase pain and swelling. Thus, Coliza Tablet provides relief from your aches or cramps and makes you feel better.

Legal Status

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Classification

Category

Anticholinergics/antispasmodics, Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents

Schedule

Schedule H

PCD | Franchise | Manufacturing. 2021. PCD | Franchise | Manufacturing. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 12 April 2021].

https://biotichealthcare.com/pharma-products/mefenamic-acid-and-dicyclomine-hydrochloride-tablets/>

Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Dicyclomine. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 12 May 2021].

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Dicyclomine>

Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Mefenamic acid. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 12 May 2021].

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Mefenamic-acid>

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