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Colorest 140 Tablet is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (symptoms include abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, and diarrhea or constipation). It prevents the sudden spasm of muscles to relieve stomach pain and cramps. It also promotes easy passage of gas to reduce stomach discomfort.

Written By Dr. Betina Chandolia, MDS, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology,
Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:04 AM (IST)
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General Information

Contains

Mebeverine (135mg)+ Chlordiazepoxide (5mg)

Marketer

Solitaire Pharmacia Pvt Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C
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Product introduction

Colorest 140 Tablet is taken without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are fatigue, confusion, uncoordinated body movements, skin rash, and slurred speech. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.

Lifestyle modifications like having fiber-rich diet, avoiding foods that trigger your symptoms, increasing fluid intake and regular exercise can help you to get better results. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Uses of Colorest Tablet

Benefits of Colorest Tablet

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. Colorest 140 Tablet relaxes the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine) and relieves these symptoms effectively. Usually, it is used along with other medicines for management of your condition.
Continue taking it for as long as the doctor may advise you to. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it. Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

Side effects of Colorest Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Colorest
  • Sleepiness
  • Drowsiness
  • Fatigue
  • Confusion
  • Uncoordinated body movements
  • Abnormality of voluntary movements
  • Skin rash
  • Slurred speech

How to use Colorest Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Colorest 140 Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Colorest Tablet works

Colorest 140 Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Mebeverine and Chlordiazepoxide.

Quick tips

  • You have been prescribed Colorest 140 Tablet for the treatment of pain and other discomfort associated with irritable bowel syndrome.
  • Do not take Colorest 140 Tablet at least 2 hours before or after taking other medicines as it may interact with other medicines.
  • Inform your doctor if you have an enlarged prostate gland, glaucoma, or trouble passing urine.
  • To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Colorest 140 Tablet.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Colorest 140 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Colorest 140 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving

Driving

UNSAFE
Colorest 140 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As Colorest 140 Tablet may make you feel drowsy or affect your concentration and this may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Colorest 140 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Colorest 140 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Colorest 140 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Colorest 140 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised in patients with severe liver disease.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, Colorest 140 Tablet may cause withdrawal symptoms. Do not stop taking Colorest 140 Tablet all of a sudden. Stopping Colorest 140 Tablet suddenly can cause seizures, shaking, stomach and muscle cramps, vomiting and sweating. Consult with your doctor before stopping Colorest 140 Tablet.
No, avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking Colorest 140 Tablet. Drinking alcohol can increase the risk of side effects like drowsiness or sleepiness.
Yes, Colorest 140 Tablet may make you feel drowsy or sleepy. Avoid driving, operating any machines, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities at the start of your treatment. Inform your doctor if you experience such episodes while taking this medicine.
Colorest 140 Tablet should not be taken along with opioid-like substances as it contains chlordiazepoxide. Use of opioids along with chlordiazepoxide may cause excessive sedation (state of calm or sleep), respiratory depression and eventually coma or death. Inform your doctor about all the medicines that you are taking if you are advised to take Colorest 140 Tablet.
Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
Both Mebeverine and Chlordiazepoxide show different symptoms of overdose. Chlordiazepoxide can cause sleepiness, reflexes, confusion and coma. Whereas, Mebeverine can cause CNS excitability which is mild and reversible. Inform the doctor in case you take a higher dose and any of these symptoms appear.
Yes, the use of Colorest 140 Tablet can cause constipation. Eat high-fiber foods like vegetables, fruits and cereals, and drink plenty of water. Exercise regularly by engaging in activities like swimming, jogging or taking a walk. Consult a doctor if the constipation persists for a long duration.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Yes

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

References

  1. Drugs.com. Chlordiazepoxide Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings. [Accessed 20 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Marketer details

Name: Solitaire Pharmacia Pvt Ltd
Address: Plot No. 73, 1st Floor, Industrial Area Phase 2, Chandigarh - 160002, India

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Country of origin: India

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