Coligut 200 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Coligut Benefits & Uses

Coligut is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Hepatic Encephalopathy

Other Benefits

Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Travelers Diarrhea

Coligut 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
Adult	Disease: Traveler's Diarrhea Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 200 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Traveler's Diarrhea Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Traveler's Diarrhea Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Coligut Related Warnings

Is the use of Coligut safe for pregnant women?

Coligut shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Coligut safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Coligut. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

Severe
What is the effect of Coligut on the Kidneys?

Using Coligut does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Coligut on the Liver?

Coligut is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Coligut on the Heart?

Using Coligut does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Coligut with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Amiodarone

Clarithromycin

Amoxicillin,Omeprazole,Clarithromycin

Warfarin

Coligut Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Liver Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Coligut

Is this Coligut habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Coligut is addictive.

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

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

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Coligut only as per medical advice.

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

No, Coligut is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Coligut Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Coligut

You can take Coligut with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Coligut

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Coligut with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Coligut

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Coligut?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Coligut can be taken 2 -3 times a day by mouth or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food as the presence of food does not affect the absorption of this drug. Precautions must be taken in patients with improper liver function.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Coligut with ibuprofen?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Coligut can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Coligut along with ibuprofen.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Coligut safe to use?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Yes, Coligut is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. If you experience above-mentioned side effects after taking this drug then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Coligut work for SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth)?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

The use of Coligut for the treatment of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is not approved and scientific evidence supporting its use for SIBO is not sufficient.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Coligut helpful in treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Coligut is used in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D). It has been found very effective for IBS-D. Coligut is given three times a day up to 14 days in patients of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea.