Coligon O Tablet 10'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Dicyclomine 10 mg+Magaldrate 400 mg+Oxetacaine 10 mg+Simethicone 25 mg
Manufacturer
Fourrts India Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
COLIGON O TABLET contains a combination of Dicyclomine, Magaldrate, Oxetacaine and Simethicone which belongs to the group of medicines called Antispasmodics, Antacid, Local anaesthetic, and Antiflatulents respectively. It is used for the symptomatic relief of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, pain relief and counter acidity. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking COLIGON O TABLET as it may cause drowsiness. COLIGON O TABLET is not recommended in patients with unstable cardiovascular condition with acute haemorrhage, myasthenia gravis, glaucoma, obstructive uropathy, obstructive disease of the gastrointestinal tract, severe ulcerative colitis, reflux esophagitis. COLIGON O TABLET should be used with caution in patients with lung disease such as COPD, liver and kidney disease, tachyarrhythmia, hypertension, coronary heart disease, mitral stenosis, congestive heart failure and in cardiac surgery, or mental illness. Also inform your doctor if you have incomplete intestinal obstruction, salmonella dysentery, ulcerative colitis (inflammatory bowel disease), prostatic hypertrophy (prostate gland enlargement), low magnesium level, alzheimer's dementia, severe constipation or diarrhoea, stomach ulcer or intestinal bleeding. COLIGON O TABLET should be used in pregnancy only if clearly needed. COLIGON O TABLET is not recommended in breastfeeding women, as it may pass through the breast milk. COLIGON O TABLET is not recommended for use in infants less than 6 months of age. COLIGON O TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients. The most common
Uses
OF COLIGON O TABLETIt is used to manage: symptomatic relief of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease pain relief counter acidity
How It Works
COLIGON O TABLET is used to manage gastrointestinal muscle spasms where Dicyclomine is an Antispasmodic that works by relaxing the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine). It manages unexpected muscular contractions (spasms). Thus, reduces bloating, pain, cramps, and discomfort. Magaldrate is an Antacid, neutralises the excess stomach acid. Oxetacaine is a topical anaesthetic that promotes quicker pain relief for stomach ulcers or other acid-related injuries. Simethicone is an antifoaming medication that breaks down gas bubbles and promotes easy gas passage.
Directions for Use
Take COLIGON O TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the whole medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Depending on your age, body weight, disease condition, your doctor will fix the correct dose and duration for you.
Side Effects
taking COLIGON O TABLET are dizziness, dry mouth, vision blurred, nausea, or stomach pain. Consult your physician if any of the side effects worsen. USES OF COLIGON O TABLETIt is used to manage: symptomatic relief of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease pain relief counter acidity HOW COLIGON O TABLET WORKSCOLIGON O TABLET is used to manage gastrointestinal muscle spasms where Dicyclomine is an Antispasmodic that works by relaxing the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine). It manages unexpected muscular contractions (spasms). Thus, reduces bloating, pain, cramps, and discomfort. Magaldrate is an Antacid, neutralises the excess stomach acid. Oxetacaine is a topical anaesthetic that promotes quicker pain relief for stomach ulcers or other acid-related injuries. Simethicone is an antifoaming medication that breaks down gas bubbles and promotes easy gas passage. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake COLIGON O TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the whole medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Depending on your age, body weight, disease condition, your doctor will fix the correct dose and duration for you. SIDE EFFECTS OF COLIGON O TABLETCOMMON drowsiness, dizziness dry mouth vision blurred nausea, stomach pain somnolence weakness and nervousness constipation, faecal impaction chalky taste RARE serious allergic reactions such as rashes, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and throat causing difficulty breathing, swallowing, or talking severe nausea and vomiting or severe stomach pain, cramps, bloating, diarrhoea severe constipation loss of appetite, weight loss weakened muscles or bone pain painful or difficult urination mood changes swelling in your hands or feet symptoms of heat prostration such as (fever and heat stroke due to decreased sweating)
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYUse with CautionCOLIGON O TABLET should be used in pregnancy only if clearly needed. Contact your doctor before taking COLIGON O TABLET. BREASTFEEDINGContraindicatedCOLIGON O TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women, as it may pass through the breast milk. Contact your doctor before taking COLIGON O TABLET. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESUse with CautionDo not drive or operate any machines if you feel drowsiness, dizziness or have blurred vision after taking COLIGON O TABLET. ALCOHOLAvoid alcohol consumption while taking COLIGON O TABLET as it may cause drowsiness. KIDNEYUse with CautionCOLIGON O TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Contact your doctor before taking COLIGON O TABLET LIVERUse with CautionCOLIGON O TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Contact your doctor before taking COLIGON O TABLET ALLERGYContraindicatedDo not take COLIGON O TABLET if you are allergic to Dicyclomine, Magaldrate, Oxetacaine and Simethicone or to other ingredients of this medicine LUNGSUse with CautionCOLIGON O TABLET should be used with caution in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Contact your doctor before taking COLIGON O TABLET. HEART DISEASEConsult your doctorCOLIGON O TABLET is not recommended in patients with unstable cardiovascular condition in acute haemorrhage. COLIGON O TABLET should be used with caution in tachyarrhythmia, hypertension, coronary heart disease, mitral stenosis, congestive heart failure and in cardiac surgery. Contact your doctor before taking COLIGON O TABLET. USE IN PEDIATRICSContraindicatedCOLIGON O TABLET is not recommended for use in infants less than 6 months of age. Contact your doctor before taking COLIGON O TABLET. USE IN GERIATRICSUse with CautionCOLIGON O TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients aged above 65 years of age due to increased risk of side effects. Contact your doctor before taking COLIGON O TABLET. OTHERSCOLIGON O TABLET is not recommended for use if you have: myasthenia gravis glaucoma obstructive uropathy obstructive disease of the gastrointestinal tract severe ulcerative colitis reflux esophagitis paralytic ileus intestinal atony toxic megacolon Before taking COLIGON O TABLET, inform your doctor if you have: heat prostration (such as fever and heat stroke because of decreased sweating) or fever mental illness mild to moderate ulcerative colitis incomplete intestinal obstruction or surgery to ileum (ileostomy) or colon (colostomy) salmonella dysentery ulcerative colitis (inflammatory bowel disease) prostatic hypertrophy (prostate gland enlargement) hiatal hernia brain damage or stroke spastic paralysis (in children) salivary secretion disorder down’s syndrome autonomic neuropathy hyperthyroidism or thyrotoxicosis toxin-mediated diarrhoea diet restriction (low magnesium diet) alzheimer's dementia severe constipation or diarrhoea stomach ulcer or intestinal bleeding to undergo X-ray, CT scan, MRI scan
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug - Drug interactions: Before taking COLIGON O TABLET inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: antibiotics Ex. such as demeclocycline, doxycycline, minocycline, or tetracycline and ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, norfloxacin, levofloxacin, lomefloxacin, and methenamine (medicines used for bacterial infection) tacrolimus (medicines used to manage skin diseases) ketoconazole (medicines used for fungal infections) ethambutol, isoniazid (medicine used for tuberculosis) digoxin (medicine used for heart failure) antiglaucoma agents (medicine used to manage glaucoma) antacids (medicine used to manage acidity, indigestion) corticosteroids Ex. prednisone (medicine used to manage inflammatory conditions) bronchodilators (medicine used to manage asthma) medicines used to manage overactive bladder Ex. Tolterodine amantadine (medicine used to manage parkinson's disease) antiarrhythmic agents Ex. quinidine (medicine used to manage irregular heartbeat) antihistamines Ex. diphenhydramine (medicine used to manage allergies) antipsychotic agents Ex. phenothiazines (medicine used to manage psychoses) benzodiazepines (medicines used to manage insomnia, anxiety, fits) isocarboxazid, imipramine, desipramine, trazadone (medicine used to manage depression) narcotic analgesics Ex. meperidine (medicine used to manage severe pain) nitrates (medicines used to manage chest pain) nitrites (medicines used as preservatives) sympathomimetic drugs (medicines used to manage glaucoma, shock, COPD) ursodiol (medicine used to manage dissolve gallstones) mecamylamine (medicine used to manage high blood pressure) sodium polystyrene sulfonate (medicine used to manage hyperkalemia – high level of potassium in blood) vitamin or mineral supplements that contain aluminium, calcium, or iron alendronate, etidronate, ibandronate, risedronate, or tiludronate (medicine used to manage paget's disease or osteoporosis) phosphate-containing medications, including potassium phosphate, sodium acid phosphate, and others levothyroxine or liothyronine, liotrix, thyroid desiccated (medicines used to manage hypothyroidism) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of COLIGON O TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Signs and symptoms of overdose may include headache, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, dilated pupils, hot, dry skin, dizziness, weakness or loss of movement in any part of your body, fainting dryness of the mouth, difficulty in swallowing, and CNS stimulation including convulsion, muscular weakness and possible paralysis. SYNOPSIS Drug : Dicyclomine, Magaldrate, Oxetacaine and Simethicone Pharmacological Category : Antispasmodics, Antacids, local anaesthetic, and Antiflatulents Therapeutic Indication : GERD (Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease), relief pain & counter acidity Dosage Forms : Tablet, Suspension MORE INFORMATION Keep COLIGON O TABLET out of reach of children Store COLIGON O TABLET below 25°C
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions and answers about Coligon O Tablet 10'S.
COLIGON O TABLET is used for?
COLIGON O TABLET is used for the symptomatic relief of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, pain relief and counter acidity. Consult your doctor before taking COLIGON O TABLET.
What are the side effects of taking COLIGON O TABLET?
The most common side effects of taking COLIGON O TABLET are dizziness, dry mouth, vision blurred, nausea, stomach pain, somnolence, asthenia and nervousness, constipation, fever, agitation, dry skin, faecal impaction, chalky taste. Consult your physician if any of the side effects worsen.
Is COLIGON O TABLET safe in pregnancy?
COLIGON O TABLET should be used in pregnancy only if clearly needed. Contact your doctor before taking COLIGON O TABLET.
Can we use COLIGON O TABLET in children?
COLIGON O TABLET is not recommended for use in infants less than 6 months of age. Contact your doctor before taking COLIGON O TABLET.
How COLIGON O TABLET works?
COLIGON O TABLET is used to manage gastrointestinal muscle spasms where Dicyclomine is an Antispasmodic that works by relaxing the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine). It manages unexpected muscular contractions (spasms). Thus, reduces bloating, pain, cramps, and discomfort. Magaldrate is an Antacid, neutralises the excess stomach acid. Oxetacaine is a topical anaesthetic that promotes quicker pain relief for stomach ulcers or other acid-related injuries. Simethicone is an antifoaming medication that breaks down gas bubbles and promotes easy gas passage.
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Last Updated
13 Feb 2023