Colizor Suspension

YOUR CHILD’S MEDICINE AT A GLANCE

Colizor 10 mg/40 mg Suspension is commonly given to treat stomach pain, bloating, and abdominal cramps, and pain associated with excessive acidity, gas, infections, and gastrointestinal tract diseases. It also controls symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. It relaxes the muscles of the gut and absorbs the extra gas.

Give the prescribed dose of Colizor 10 mg/40 mg Suspension 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.

USES OF COLIZOR 10 MG/40 MG SUSPENSION IN CHILDREN

• Treatment of Irritable bowel syndrome
• Treatment of Abdominal pain

BENEFITS OF COLIZOR 10 MG/40 MG SUSPENSION FOR YOUR CHILD

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. Colizor 10 mg/40 mg Suspension 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

Colizor 10 mg/40 mg Suspension 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 Colizor 10 mg/40 mg Suspension as prescribed to get maximum benefit. Eventually, it will enhance your daily activities and you will have an improved quality of life.

SIDE EFFECTS OF COLIZOR 10 MG/40 MG SUSPENSION IN CHILDREN

Colizor 10 mg/40 mg Suspension 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-

Common side effects of Colizor

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Blurred vision
• Drowsiness
• Nervousness
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Burping
• Loss of appetite

HOW CAN I GIVE COLIZOR 10 MG/40 MG SUSPENSION TO MY CHILD?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Colizor 10 mg/40 mg Suspension is to be taken with food.

HOW COLIZOR SUSPENSION WORKS

Colizor 10 mg/40 mg Suspension 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.

SAFETY ADVICE

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Colizor 10 mg/40 mg Suspension is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Colizor 10 mg/40 mg Suspension is recommended.
However, Colizor 10 mg/40 mg Suspension 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

Colizor 10 mg/40 mg Suspension is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Colizor 10 mg/40 mg Suspension is recommended.
However, Colizor 10 mg/40 mg Suspension 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.

WHAT IF I FORGET TO GIVE COLIZOR 10 MG/40 MG SUSPENSION TO MY CHILD?

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.