Colirid Information

Colirid is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Irritable Bowel Syndrome are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Colirid have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Colirid. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Colirid have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Colirid normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Colirid's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. In addition, Colirid's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Colirid related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Colirid have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Colirid may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Colirid is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Colirid Benefits & Uses
Colirid Dosage & How to Take
Colirid Side Effects
Colirid Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Colirid with Other Drugs
Colirid Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Colirid
Colirid Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Colirid Benefits & Uses

Colirid is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Other Benefits

Abdominal Cramps

Colirid 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: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice, dosage range: 20 - 40 mg
Geriatric	Disease: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice, dosage range: 20 - 40 mg

Colirid Related Warnings

Is the use of Colirid safe for pregnant women?

Side effects of Colirid during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

Unknown
Is the use of Colirid safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Colirid in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Colirid is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Colirid on the Kidneys?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Colirid on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Colirid will cause side effects on kidney or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Colirid on the Liver?

Side effects of Colirid on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.

Unknown
What is the effect of Colirid on the Heart?

Side effects of Colirid on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Colirid with Other Drugs

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

Colirid Contraindications

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

Glaucoma
H. Pylori Infection
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Colirid

Is this Colirid habit forming or addictive?

Colirid is not addictive in nature.

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

After taking Colirid, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Colirid can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Colirid should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, the use of Colirid in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Colirid Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Colirid

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Colirid together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Colirid

Information about the interaction of Colirid and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown