Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Colpanil is a carboxylic acid derivative with antispasmodic and anticholinergic activity. Colpanil 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.

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

No, Colpanil does not cause weight gain. Weight gain can be prevented or managed by eating a low carb, high protein diet, incorporating some sort of physical activity in the lifestyle like yoga, zumba, pilates, aerobics, etc., drinking plenty of water, ensuring that the bowel moment is clear, drinking green tea, trying intermittent fasting, cutting back on dairy, gluten and added sugar, taking probiotics, eating more fiber, lifting weights, and eating more vegetables and fruits. 

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Cardiology, Neurology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, Hepatology, Internal Medicine, Diabetology

Yes, Colpanil causes constipation. Constipation can be prevented or managed by drinking more water, eating more fiber, exercising more, taking herbal laxatives, eating probiotic foods and supplements, eating magnesium and prunes and avoiding dairy. 

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Yes, it is safe to use Colpanil under the guidance of a doctor. 

Dr. OP Kholwad MBBS , General Physician

Colpanil is available as a tablet, capsule, syrup and an injection. An oral dosage form is taken a few times a day. It is important to take Colpanil at the same time every day so that one doesn't forget the dose. One can take Colpanil with or without food. Taking it with food may avoid stomach upset. One must follow the recommendations of a doctor while taking Colpanil. In some people, it might cause some side effects like dry mouth, constipation, dizziness, headache, blurred vision, etc.