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Coligon 20 mg Tablet

Manufactured byFourrts India Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
ContainsDicyclomine
Description
Coligon 20 mg Tablet is used to treat intestinal disorders like irritable bowel syndrome (a group of symptoms that affect your digestive system). This medicine works by relaxing the smooth muscles in your stomach and intestine relieving stomach spasms. Coligon 20 mg Tablet has side effects like nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, sleepiness, etc. These side effects may subside by themselves. Consult your doctor if they bother you for a longer time or worsen. Coligon 20 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Take it regularly at the same time for the ease of remembering and for better results. Complete the treatment and do not discontinue as the symptoms may reappear. Coligon 20 mg Tablet is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. It is not approved for use in children younger than 18 years of age as the safety and efficacy data for use are not available. Inform your doctor if you have kidney, liver, heart, eye, urinary, stomach, and muscle problems including all the medicines you use. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Coligon 20 mg Tablet

  • Dizziness
  • Dry mouth
  • Blurred vision
  • Nervousness
  • Skin rash
  • Nausea
  • Sleepiness

Uses of Coligon 20 mg Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Irritable bowel syndrome
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The effect of Coligon 20 mg Tablet can be observed within one to two hours of administration of the dose.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Coligon 20 mg Tablet remains active in your body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Avoid consuming alcohol during treatment with Coligon 20 mg Tablet may increase drowsiness.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendency has been reported for Coligon 20 mg Tablet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Coligon 20 mg Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Hence, consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Coligon 20 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women due to the risk of undesired side effects in breastfeeding infants. Hence, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Allergy

Avoid taking Coligon 20 mg Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Infants less than 6 months of age

Coligon 20 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in infants under 6 months of age due to the increased risk of worsening the health condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Coligon 20 mg Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Hence, consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

Coligon 20 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women due to the risk of undesired side effects in breastfeeding infants. Hence, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings

Enlarged prostate

Enlarged prostate (the gland that secrets the fluid that nourishes the sperm) can lead to urinary retention. Use Coligon 20 mg Tablet with caution as it may cause difficulty in urination.

Liver/ Kidney disorder

Use Coligon 20 mg Tablet with caution if you have a liver/kidney problem as it may lead the normal dose of this medicine to build up in your body and cause side effects.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is an eye disorder caused due to pressure built up inside your eyes. This may lead to blindness. Use Coligon 20 mg Tablet with caution as it may increase pressure inside your eyes and worsen this condition.

Myasthenia gravis

Myasthenia gravis is a weakness of muscles. Use Coligon 20 mg Tablet with caution as it may worsen your condition. High doses of this medicine may lead to muscle paralysis.

Use in elderly

Use Coligon 20 mg Tablet with caution if you are an elderly person since the risk of severe side effects is significantly high as the liver and kidney function reduces with age.

Use in children

Use of Coligon 20 mg Tablet is not recommended in children below 18 years of age as the safety and efficacy data for use is not available.

Driving or operating machines

Coligon 20 mg Tablet may cause drowsiness in some people. Avoid performing any activities that require high mental alertness like driving vehicles or operating machines if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose of Coligon 20 mg Tablet as soon as you remember. If it is time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose can be skipped. Do not use extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Never use more than the prescribed dose of Coligon 20 mg Tablet. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of an overdose with Coligon 20 mg 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

N/A

Instructions

Avoid consuming alcohol during treatment with Coligon 20 mg Tablet may increase drowsiness.
Interaction with Medicine

Atenolol

Ipratropium

Potassium Chloride

Doxepin

Ziprasidone

Amitriptyline

Aripiprazole

Disease interactions

Arrhythmias

Arrhythmia is a condition of irregular heartbeat, either very fast or slow. Use Coligon 20 mg Tablet with caution if you have heart disorder due to an increase in the risk of irregular heartbeats.

Intestinal obstruction

Intestinal obstruction is a condition in which the food and liquid are blocked in the intestine. This may cause severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and constipation. Avoid using Coligon 20 mg Tablet if you have this condition as it reduces the movement of the digestive tract (the organ responsible for movement and digestion of food) and worsens your condition.

Ulcerative colitis

Ulcerative colitis is a condition that causes swelling and pain in the innermost lining of the large intestine (the tube-like structure that is part of processing the food in your body) and rectum. This causes abdominal pain, diarrhoea, rectal bleeding. Avoid using Coligon 20 mg Tablet as it slows down the movement of the digestive tract and causes a condition called toxic megacolon characterized by symptoms like stomach pain, fever, severe diarrhoea, bloating, etc.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
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.
Take Coligon 20 mg Tablet exactly as advised by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Use this medicine only for the prescribed purpose. Report any unusual symptoms to your doctor immediately. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous

To be taken before food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Causes sleepiness

How it works
Coligon 20 mg Tablet works by blocking the action of a chemical substance in your body and relieves the symptoms like the stomach and intestinal cramping.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Classification

Category

Anticholinergics/antispasmodics, Functional bowel disorder agents

Schedule

Schedule H

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