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Colicare Benefits & Uses

Colicare is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Abdominal Pain

Colicare Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Colicare Related Warnings

Is the use of Colicare safe for pregnant women?

No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Colicare in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.

Unknown
Is the use of Colicare safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Colicare for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Colicare on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Colicare. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Colicare on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Colicare. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Colicare on the Heart?

Information about safety of Colicare for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Colicare with Other Drugs

Colicare should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Pentazocine

Potassium Chloride

Moderate

Colicare Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Colicare unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Colicare

Is this Colicare habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Colicare has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Colicare will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Colicare is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Colicare cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Colicare Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Colicare

You can take Colicare with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Colicare

Taking alcohol with Colicare can be dangerous.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Colicare

Question about 5 years ago

Can Colicare cause allergy?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Colicare can cause serious allergic reaction like difficulty in breathing, swelling on lips, mouth, throat or tongue, etc. Please speak to you doctor as soon as you develop these symptoms.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Colicare cause dry mouth?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

Yes, Colicare causes dry mouth as it is one of the side effects. It can be prevented or managed by drinking lot of water, eating sugar-free candies and gums, avoiding caffeine as it is dehydrating, breathing through the nose, using a humidifier, quitting smoking, using alcohol-free mouth wash, etc.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Colicare

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Colicare is a brand name for a compound known as dicyclomine. It belongs to the class of compounds known as anticholinergics (a compound that blocks the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the central and peripheral nervous system) and antispasmodics. It is available as a tablet, capsule, syrup and an injection. Colicare is used for the treatment of functional bowel / irritable bowel syndrome. It also has some local anesthetic properties and is used in biliary, gastrointestinal and urinary tract spasms. It has a mild effect on glandular secretion and cardiovascular system.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Colicare used for period pain?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Colicare when used in combination with mefanamic acid can be used for the effective management of period pain or dysmenorrhea. Dysmenorrhea results from the excessive release of prostaglandins which decrease uterine blood flow, increase uterine contractions and also cause peripheral nerve hypersensitivity leading to the development of pain. Period pain can severely affect a person's quality of life. It can be prevented and managed by taking calcium and magnesium supplements as they help in muscle relaxation, cutting down on coffee, using a heating pad, taking light meals, taking herbal tea, eating a low fat diet, massaging with essential oils, practicing acupuncture and doing some mild physical activity.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Colicare an antibiotic?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, Colicare is not an antibiotic. It is an anticholinergic agent with an antispasmodic activity which is used for the management of irritable bowel syndrome.