Hello, have you heard about colic drops? I think we all know little bit about colic drops but i am here to give you complete details of this medication like uses, interactions and more.


Introduction

Colic drops are anti-foaming agents or miscellaneous gi agents and there are many brands used in colic pain in infants specially.


Uses of Colic drops

There are some uses of colic drops are given below,

  • Relieves symptoms of extra gas in stomach due to certain foods or infant formulas.

Drug interactions

There are some medications which are not suitable to take with colic drops, the interactions are given below,

  • Levothyroxine
  • Liothyronine
  • Liotrix
  • Thyroid desiccated

Disease interactions


There are some diseases in which you have to avoid colic drops the diseases are given below,

Phenylketonuria (pku) because liquid form of colic drops may contain phenylalanine which is not suitable for patients who are suffering or suffered from phenylketonuria.


Precautions


There are some medical conditions in which we must have to avoid colic drops, the medical conditions are given below:

  • Never use colic drops if you are allergic to simethicone or any other ingredient of colic drops.
  • Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before using colic pain medication if you are pregnant.
  • Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before using colic pain medication if you are breastfeeding a baby.

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How should you take colic drops?

  • Always use medication as directed by your healthcare professional.
  • Do not over use the medication, always use the medication on time which is suggested by your health care professional.
  • Take colic drops on bed time for best results in infants.
  • Take colic drops after meals at night time for best results in adults.
  • If you are using chewable tablet for colic pain, you must have to chew tablet first then swallow it.
  • If you are using liquid medication for colic pain then always take it with dose measuring device not with kitchen spoons.
  • Liquid colic drops are mixed with water or baby formula to make easier swallowing for infants specially.
  • Always follow directions which is written on label of medication.
  • Follow special or light diet while taking colic drops.
  • Store colic drops at room temperature.
  • Keep away colic drops from moisture, heat and light.
  • Liquid colic drops are not allowed to keep in refrigerate to freeze.

Side effects of colic drops

There are always some good and bad effects of every medication, the side effects of colic drops are given below,

  • Rash
  • Itching
  • Swelling
  • Severe dizziness
  • Breathing problems

Uncommon side effects

  • Constipation
  • Nausea
  • Tongue edema

Rare side effects

Dosage form

There are many available dosage forms of this medications are given below,

  • Oral liquid filled capsule
  • Oral solution
  • Oral suspension
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral chewable tablet

Dosing

For adults

Dyspepsia

Chewable tablets

80-160mg after meal at bedtime

125mg capsules

After meal at bed time

180mg capsules

After meal at bed time

250mg capsules

Take it once in a day at bedtime

Tablets

3 times a day after meal or at bed time

Flatulence

Chewable tablets

80-160mg after meal at bedtime

125mg capsules

After meal at bed time

180mg capsules

After meal at bed time

250mg capsules

Take it once in a day at bedtime

Tablets

3 times a day after meal or at bed time

For pediatrics

Flatulence

Age based strength of dose

Less than 2-year infants

20 mg oral after meal or at bedtime

Greater than 2-year children

40mg oral after meal or at bed time

Weight based strength of dose

Children under 10.9kg

20mg oral after meal at bed time

Children over 10.9kg

40mg oral after meal at bed time


What happens if you miss a dose?

In case of miss dose, if the second time of dose is come and you didn’t take your first dose of day so you should not take two doses at one time. Take only one dose at one time and try to regulate your dosing schedule.


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Incase of overdose

In case of over dose or emergency condition always call at 1-800-222-1222 because it is poison helpline number.


Price of colic drops in Pakisran

Price of colic drops 20ml in Pakistan is 86 pkr.


 You can easily buy online medicine In Pakistan and get it delivered to your doorstep with InstaCare. Visit the website or call at 0317-1777509 for further information.


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