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Colimex Suspension is used to reduce stomach pain, spasms, bloating, and symptoms of IBS  in children. It contains Dicyclomine and Simethicone, primarily given to relieve spasmodic abdominal pain, bloating, and general pain-related discomfort of the lower abdomen. It reduces spasms and pain by relaxing the muscles and blocking certain chemical messengers in the brain responsible for causing the sensation of pain. Also, it treats bloating and releases stomach gas more efficiently. Thus, it helps reduce muscle contractions and pain by acting on the intestine's inner lining, allowing gas bubbles to come together and relieving cramps and spasms. It may cause some common side effects, such as dryness in the mouth, dizziness, weakness, nervousness, sleepiness, and nausea.

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More about the Product

Composition :

DICYCLOMINE-10MG+SIMETHICONE-40MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Wallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Colimex Suspension

Colimex Suspension is a paediatric medicine used to treat stomach spasms, bloating, and gas in infants and children. It helps relieve the painful abdominal cramping often associated with infantile colic. By relaxing the muscles in the digestive tract and breaking up trapped gas bubbles, it brings much-needed relief to distressed babies.

Your doctor will guide you on how often to give this medicine, which is typically given before feeds. For the best results, it is important to give it consistently at the scheduled times as recommended by your child's paediatrician. Simple feeding adjustments, such as burping your baby frequently, can also support the action of this medicine.

Most babies tolerate this medicine well, but some may experience mild side effects like drowsiness or a dry mouth. While these are usually harmless, you should contact your doctor immediately if your child develops any breathing difficulties, severe sleepiness, or signs of an allergic reaction.

Talk to your doctor before starting this medicine if your child has any underlying health conditions, especially problems with their kidneys, liver, or heart. Do not give this medicine to babies under six months of age, as it can cause serious breathing risks in very young infants.

Let your paediatrician know if your child is taking any other medicines, as certain drugs can interact and increase the risk of side effects. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before combining this medicine with other treatments, even over-the-counter remedies.

 

Uses of Colimex Suspension

Your doctor may prescribe Colimex Suspension to help relieve the following digestive conditions in infants and children:

  • Infantile colic: It relaxes hyperactive gut muscles to ease the intense, sudden crying fits in babies caused by severe stomach pain.
  • Abdominal gas and bloating: It breaks down trapped gas bubbles in the stomach and intestines, making it easier for the baby to pass wind and feel comfortable.
  • Stomach cramps and spasms: It relieves painful contractions in the digestive tract, helping to soothe abdominal pain and discomfort.
     

Key Benefits

Using Colimex Suspension as prescribed helps relieve stomach discomfort and improve your baby's digestive comfort. Here are the key benefits you can expect:

  • Provides rapid relief from colic: By relaxing the muscles of the digestive tract, Colimex Suspension helps relieve painful stomach spasms, reducing excessive crying and helping your baby feel calmer and sleep more comfortably.
  • Relieves gas and bloating: Colimex Suspension helps break down trapped gas bubbles, reducing abdominal pressure, bloating, and discomfort while making it easier for your baby to pass gas.
  • Supports comfortable feeding: By relieving stomach cramps and gas-related discomfort, Colimex Suspension helps your baby feed more comfortably and maintain a healthy appetite.
     

Directions for Use

  • Colimex Suspension should be given before food.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions regarding the dosage and duration of the medication.
  • Shake well before use. Administer the advised dose to the child using the measuring cup/measuring spoon/dropper.
  • Avoid using regular household spoons, as they may not measure the dose correctly.

How Colimex Suspension Works

Colimex Suspension contains dicyclomine and simethicone, which work together to relieve stomach cramps, colic, and gas-related discomfort. Dicyclomine is an antispasmodic medicine that relaxes the smooth muscles of the stomach and intestines. It blocks the action of a chemical messenger called acetylcholine, preventing painful muscle contractions and relieving abdominal cramps and colic. Simethicone is an anti-foaming agent that helps break down trapped gas bubbles in the stomach and intestines. It reduces the surface tension of gas bubbles, allowing them to combine into larger bubbles that can be passed more easily through burping or passing gas. Together, these two active ingredients provide effective relief from both intestinal spasms and gas-related abdominal discomfort.
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Alcohol

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Pregnancy

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Breast Feeding

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Driving

Not applicable

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Inform your doctor if your child has liver problems, as Colimex Suspension should be used with caution in children with a pre-existing or a history of liver conditions.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Inform your doctor if your child has kidney problems, as Colimex Suspension should be used with caution in children with pre-existing or a history of kidney conditions.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Colimex Suspension is safe to be used in children if prescribed. The doctor will decide the dose and duration based on age, body weight and condition of your child.

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Heart

Caution

Inform your doctor if your child has heart problems, as Colimex Suspension should be used with caution in children with pre-existing or a history of heart conditions.

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Geriatrics

Not applicable

Colimex Suspension is for paediatric patients only.

What if I have taken an overdose of Colimex Suspension

If you suspect your child has taken too much of this medicine, seek immediate medical attention right away. Look out for signs like extreme sleepiness, dilated pupils, or hot, dry skin.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Burp your baby regularly: Ensure you burp your infant mid-feed and after feeds to help release swallowed air before it moves deep into the intestines.
  • Check bottle nipples: If bottle-feeding, make sure the nipple hole is the right size. A hole that is too small or too large can cause the baby to swallow excess air.
  • Hold the baby upright: Keep your baby in an upright position for 20 to 30 minutes after feeding to help digestion and prevent gas buildup.
  • Try gentle tummy massages: Gently massage your baby's tummy in a clockwise motion or move their legs in a bicycling motion to help release trapped gas naturally.
     

Health Queries

I have abdominal pain despite taking Colimex and Vitazyme.

G.santoshini Reddy

G.santoshini Reddy

M Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)

If you still have abdominal pain even after taking Colimex and Vitazyme, the cause may be something other than simple gas or indigestion, such as infection, acidity, constipation, or another gut problem. You should see a doctor for proper evaluation instead of continuing medicines on your own.
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Colimex Suspension to start to work: The effect of Colimex Suspension can be observed within 1 to 2 hours of administration. The time for which the effects of Colimex Suspension last: The peak effect of Colimex Suspension can last for upto 9 to 10 hours.

What if you forget to take Colimex Suspension

Give the missed dose as soon as you remember, unless it is almost time for the next scheduled dose. Never give a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are unsure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Storage

•Store Colimex Suspension at room temperature, ideally between 15°C and 25°C.

Drug Warnings

  • Inspect the liquid: Check the suspension before every use; do not use it if you notice any unusual colour changes, clumping, or particles that do not mix after shaking.
  • Age limit warning: Do not give this medicine to infants under 6 months of age, as it can cause serious, life-threatening breathing problems.
  • Use the included dropper: Never swap the provided dropper with a dropper from another medication, as this can lead to incorrect dosing.
  • Monitor hydration: If your child has persistent vomiting or diarrhoea alongside stomach pain, consult your doctor immediately, as this medicine is not meant to treat dehydration.

 

Drug-Drug Interactions

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  • Antihistamines (allergy medicines): Taking Colimex Suspension with antihistamines may increase the risk of excessive drowsiness, dry mouth, and other anticholinergic side effects.
  • Medicines that slow gut movement: Using Colimex Suspension with other medicines that reduce intestinal movement may increase the risk of severe constipation or bowel blockage.
     
Simethicone + DicyclominePotassium citrate
Critical
Simethicone + DicyclominePramlintide
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Simethicone + DicyclominePotassium citrate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Colimex Suspension 30 ml:
Taking Potassium citrate and Colimex Suspension 30 ml can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, or bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Potassium citrate and Colimex Suspension 30 ml is generally avoided, as it may lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience stomach pain, sudden lightheadedness, vomiting (especially with blood), or tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Simethicone + DicyclominePramlintide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Colimex Suspension 30 ml:
Co-administration of Pramlintide with Colimex Suspension 30 ml can increase the risk of stomach bleeding or ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Pramlintide with Colimex Suspension 30 ml is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you notice any unusual bleeding or bruising, tarry stools, coughing or vomiting blood, headache, or weakness, you should contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Simethicone + DicyclominePotassium chloride
Critical
How does the drug interact with Colimex Suspension 30 ml:
Co-administration of Potassium chloride with Colimex Suspension 30 ml can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Potassium chloride with Colimex Suspension 30 ml is generally avoided, as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. If you experience severe stomach pain, sudden lightheadedness, reduced hunger, or tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Simethicone + DicyclomineSecretin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Colimex Suspension 30 ml:
Co-administration of Secretin human with Colimex Suspension 30 ml may reduce the therapeutic efficacy of Secretin human.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Secretin human with Colimex Suspension 30 ml can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
Simethicone + DicyclomineTopiramate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Colimex Suspension 30 ml:
Co-administration of Topiramate with Colimex Suspension 30 ml may worsen effects like increased body temperature and sweating.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Topiramate with Colimex Suspension 30 ml can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Contact a doctor if you experience excessive sweating, or lightheadedness when taking these medications together. Drink plenty of fluids during warm weather and when exercising. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Simethicone + DicyclomineZonisamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Colimex Suspension 30 ml:
Co-administration of Zonisamide with Colimex Suspension 30 ml may increase the risk of side effects like increased body temperature and sweating.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Zonisamide with Colimex Suspension 30 ml can result in an interaction, it can be taken when adviced by a doctor. Contact your doctor if you experience drowsiness, dizziness, or lightheadedness. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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  • No clinically significant food interactions are known with Colimex Suspension when used as directed.
     
No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Habit Forming

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Therapeutic Class

[GASTROINTESTINAL AGENTS]

FAQs

Colimex Suspension is used to reduce stomach pain, spasms, bloating, and symptoms of IBS in children.
Colimex Suspension is a combination drug containing Dicyclomine and Simethicone. Dicyclomine is an antispasmodic agent that reduces spasms and pain by relaxing the muscles and blocking certain chemical messengers in the brain responsible for causing the sensation of pain. On the other hand, Simethicone is an anti-foaming agent that treats bloating and releases stomach gas more efficiently. Together Colimex Suspension helps reduce muscle contractions and pain by acting on the intestine's inner lining, allowing gas bubbles to come together, relieving cramps and spasms.
Colimex Suspension can be given daily if prescribed by the doctor. It's important to follow the doctor's instructions regarding the dosage and duration of the treatment.
The common side effects of Colimex Suspension are dry mouth, dizziness, weakness, nervousness, sleepiness and nausea. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your child's doctor.
Yes, Colimex Suspension is known to cause upsetting of the stomach. So, to avoid this side effect, Colimex Suspension should be preferably given with food. If your child still feel discomfort, please consult your doctor for the best advice.
Do not give Colimex Suspension to infants under 6 months of age. It can cause serious breathing difficulties in very young babies. Talk to your doctor for safer alternatives for newborns.
It is generally recommended to give this medicine before feeding, as this helps prevent gas and spasms from developing during digestion. However, always follow the specific timing advised by your paediatrician. Talk to your doctor if you are unsure.
Yes, mild drowsiness is a common side effect of this medicine. If your baby seems slightly sleepy but is otherwise responsive and feeding well, this is normal. However, if they are extremely difficult to wake up, seek medical help immediately. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns.
If your baby vomits immediately after taking the medicine, do not give another dose right away without consulting your paediatrician, as you might accidentally give too much. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for guidance.
You should only use this medicine daily if your paediatrician has specifically prescribed it that way. Avoid using it for prolonged periods without medical supervision. Talk to your doctor about how long your baby should take this medicine.
Yes, in many cases, you can mix the prescribed dose with a small amount of formula or expressed breast milk if your baby refuses to take it directly. However, ensure they drink the entire amount to get the full dose. Talk to your doctor for specific advice.
Signs of an allergic reaction include skin rashes, hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue, and difficulty breathing. If you notice any of these signs, stop using the medicine and seek emergency medical care immediately. Talk to your doctor if you need further clarification.

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Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Wallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., 3rd Floor, Dempo Trade Centre Bldg., Patto Plaza, EDC Complex, Panaji 403001, Goa, India.
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