Colimex Oral Drops

Give the prescribed dose of Colimex Oral Drops to your child orally before a meal or as suggested by the doctor. Your child’s doctor may prescribe this medicine for a few days to many days. But, do not continue it for more than 2 weeks without consulting the doctor as excessive and long-term use may have adverse effects on your child. Additionally, do not abruptly stop the medicine by yourself as it may bring back the symptoms or worsen your child’s condition.

Some of the common yet temporary side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, constipation, burping, vision problem, loss of appetite, and drowsiness. These usually subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, if these side effects persist or become bothersome for your child, do reach out to the doctor on a priority basis.

You must let your child’s doctor know about all the medicines your child is being given. Also, inform the doctor of any previous history of allergy, intolerance to any food products, abdominal obstruction, liver impairment, kidney malfunction, or any birth defects, This information is very important for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.

Treatment of Irritable bowel syndrome
Treatment of Abdominal pain

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Colimex Oral Drops is a mixture of two active medicines Dicyclomine, an antispasmodic agent, and Simethicone, an antifoaming medicine. Dicyclomine works by relaxing the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thereby relieving abdominal cramps and pain. Whereas, Simethicone disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas.

Do not panic. Give your child the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost the time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.

Inform your doctor if you experience severe or long-lasting pain in your stomach.

Give your child a diet that is rich in fiber and low in fermentable sugars.

Avoid giving gas-producing foods to your child such as beans, onions, carrots, raisins, and bananas.

Encourage your child to exercise daily as it has potential benefits in constipation and in improving overall wellbeing.

In children less than 2 months of age, do not give Colimex Oral Drops without ruling out the reasons that might be making your child cry. Give Colimex Oral Drops only if your child shows actual signs of abdominal discomfort or pain after consulting your child’s doctor.

Children may experience abdominal pain due to migraines. The other associated symptoms can be a headache, nausea, anorexia vomiting, and pallor. Since Colimex Oral Drops is strictly for abdominal pain, rule out such types of pain before giving this medicine.

Q. My child is having abdominal pain associated with nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light. Is Colimex Oral Drops safe in such a case?

The above-mentioned symptoms may indicate abdominal migraine which is characterized by recurrent episodes of dull and moderate to severe intensity abdominal pain for at least six months. It typically occurs in the midline or is poorly localized. Abdominal pain is associated with additional features including anorexia, nausea, vomiting, headache, photophobia, and pallor. Do rule out such types of pain before giving Colimex Oral Drops.

Q. What all tests do my child need to undergo if he has abdominal pain?

The doctor may advise abdominal ultrasound for a routine examination. In serious abdominal conditions, endoscopy and esophageal pH may also be monitored.

Q. In which all diseases should Colimex Oral Drops be avoided?

Avoid giving Colimex Oral Drops in obstructive and inflammatory diseases of the digestive tract. These problems may include heartburn, unstable cardiovascular diseases, obstructive uropathy, glaucoma, muscle weakness disorder, liver impairment, hyperthyroidism, neuropathy, and kidney impairment.

Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Colimex Oral Drops?

Colimex Oral Drops can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Colimex Oral Drops. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

Q. How should Colimex Oral Drops be stored?

Colimex Oral Drops should be stored at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Also, keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.

In Treatment of Irritable bowel syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory disease of the large intestine (colon) that usually needs long-term management. This can lead to bleeding, frequent diarrhea, bloating, flatulence, cramps, and stomach pain. Colimex Oral Drops relaxes the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine) and relieves these symptoms effectively. Usually, it is used as an add-on medicine along with other medicines which are given for the management of your child’s condition. Continue giving it to your child for as long as the doctor may advise you to.

In Treatment of Abdominal pain

Colimex Oral Drops effectively relieves sudden muscle spasms or contractions in the stomach and intestine (gut), thereby relaxing the muscles and improving movement of food. It also blocks chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain sensation. This helps to treat abdominal pain (or stomach pain) as well as cramps, bloating and discomfort. It also helps you to pass gas easily and relieves flatulence. Take Colimex Oral Drops as prescribed to get maximum benefit. Eventually, it will enhance your daily activities and you will have an improved quality of life.show moreshow less

Colimex Oral Drops does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Loss of appetite

Burping

Diarrhea

Constipation

Nervousness

Drowsiness

Blurred vision

Vomiting

Nausea

Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Colimex Oral Drops is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Colimex Oral Drops is recommended.However, Colimex Oral Drops should be used with caution in children with severe kidney disease. Discuss with your child’s doctor thoroughly before giving this medicine to your child.

Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Colimex Oral Drops is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Colimex Oral Drops is recommended.However, Colimex Oral Drops should be used with caution in children with severe liver disease. Discuss with your child’s doctor thoroughly before giving this medicine to your child.

Nationwide Children’s. Dicyclomine oral syrup. view

University of Michigan: C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. Dicyclomine. view

University of Michigan: C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. Simethicone. view