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Colimex Oral Drops is a prescription medicine that is available as a Drops. Secondary and off-label uses of Colimex Oral Drops have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Colimex Oral Drops depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Colimex Oral Drops include Nausea or vomiting, Dry Mouth, Blurred vision. Normally, these side effects of Colimex Oral Drops are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Colimex Oral Drops has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Colimex Oral Drops related warnings talks about Colimex Oral Drops's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Colimex Oral Drops is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Stomach Disease, Alcoholism are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Colimex Oral Drops are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Colimex Oral Drops may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Colimex Oral Drops is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Colimex Oral Drops is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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
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Is the use of Colimex Oral Drops safe for pregnant women?
Colimex can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Colimex, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Colimex Oral Drops safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Colimex. Immediately discontinue Colimex if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Colimex Oral Drops on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Colimex. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Colimex Oral Drops on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Colimex. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Colimex only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Colimex Oral Drops on the Heart?
Side effects of Colimex on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Colimex Oral Drops unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Colimex Oral Drops habit forming or addictive?
Colimex Oral Drops is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Colimex Oral Drops as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Colimex Oral Drops only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Colimex Oral Drops is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Colimex Oral Drops
Taking Colimex Oral Drops with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Colimex Oral Drops
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Colimex Oral Drops as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, it is safe to use Colimex under the guidance of a doctor.
Yes, Colimex can be called a painkiller since it alleviates abdominal spams and provides relief from cramping in irritable bowel syndrome.
Colimex 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. Colimex 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.
No, Colimex doesn't cause hair loss. Hair loss could be due to an underlying disease or even hormonal imbalance. It is therefore, important to investigate and rectify these conditions. Some of the tips that can be used for preventing or managing hair loss are taking nutritious diet, using oils for hair massage, getting less stressful in life, taking hair strengthening supplements, using less chemicals on hair, keeping the scalp clean, etc.
Colimex is a carboxylic acid derivative with antispasmodic and anticholinergic activity. Colimex stops acetylcholine from binding to the muscarinic receptors on the smooth muscles, leading to the relaxation of smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract, and regulating bronchial, tracheal and pharyngeal secretions.
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