Colitol 200mg Capsule SR

Short Description

Colitol 200mg Capsule SR is a prescription medicine used to treat and relieve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome such as stomach pain and spasm, cramps in the abdomen, gas, bloating, and changes in bowel habits.

Dosage Form

Capsule SR

Introduction

Colitol 200mg Capsule SR 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.

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. Colitol 200mg Capsule SR is to be taken empty stomach.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

Consuming alcohol with Colitol 200mg Capsule SR does not cause any harmful side effects.

Breastfeeding Warning

Information regarding the use of Colitol 200mg Capsule SR during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy Warning

Colitol 200mg Capsule SR 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.

Colitol 200mg Capsule SR relaxes the muscles of the intestine and relieves spasm.

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 Colitol 200mg Capsule SR or get worse at any time. Stop taking Colitol 200mg Capsule SR 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.