What is Colicon 40?
Colicon 40 is used to relieve the painful symptoms of too much gas in the stomach and intestines.
Colicon 40 may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Colicon 40 is available without a prescription.
Once a medicine has been approved for marketing for a certain use, experience may show that it is also useful for other medical problems. Although these uses are not included in product labeling, Colicon 40 is used in certain patients before the following tests:
- Before a gastroscopy
- Before a radiography of the bowel
Colicon 40 indications
this antacid is useful for the temporary relief of occasional indigestion and heartburn. Frequent, daily or nightly symptoms usually mean a more serious problem. Antacids by themselves do not correct these problems. The medications that are now available to treat acid problems are generally superior to antacids.
The second and more important use of calcium carbonate is as a source of calcium, necessary for bones and teeth and to prevent osteoporosis. A quart of milk contains about 1500 mg of calcium which is about what you need. Otherwise this or a similar calcium preparation can be taken.
How should I use Colicon 40?
Use Colicon 40 strips as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Use Colicon 40 strips as needed after meals and before bedtime, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
- Do not remove the strip from the pouch until you are ready to use Colicon 40 strips. Make sure that your hands are dry when you handle Colicon 40 strips.
- Remove the strip from the pouch and place it on the tongue. The strip dissolves quickly and can be swallowed with saliva. Colicon 40 strips may be taken with or without water.
- Use the strip immediately after opening the pouch. Do not store the strip for future use.
- Do not use more than 6 strips in 24 hours unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
- If you miss a dose of Colicon 40 strips, use it as soon as you remember. Continue to use it as directed by your doctor or on the package label.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Colicon 40 strips.
Uses of Colicon 40 in details
This product is used to relieve symptoms of extra gas caused by air swallowing or certain foods/infant formulas. Colicon 40 helps break up gas bubbles in the gut.
How to use Colicon 40
Shake the container well before each use. Give this product by mouth as needed, usually after meals and at bedtime, or as directed by the doctor. Follow all directions on the product package. If you are uncertain about any of the information, consult the doctor or pharmacist.
Fill the dropper to the correct dosage and squeeze the liquid slowly into the baby's mouth, towards the inner cheek. You can also measure the correct dosage with the dropper and mix it in 1 ounce of cool water, infant formula, or juice. Mix well and give the solution to your baby. The proper dosage is based on your child's age and weight.
If you are treating the child yourself (without direction from a doctor), do not use more than 12 doses of Colicon 40 per day.
Clean the dropper well after each use and close the bottle tightly.
If your child's condition persists or worsens, or if you think there may be a serious medical problem, seek immediate medical attention.
Colicon 40 dosage
Colicon 40 Dosage
Applies to the following strength(s): 125 mg; 60 mg; 95 mg; 40 mg/0.6 mL; 180 mg; 80 mg; 62.5 mg; 166 mg; 50 mg/5 mL; 40 mg; 150 mg; 250 mg; 62.5 mg/5 mL
The information at Drugs.com is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Usual Adult Dose for:
- Flatulence
- Functional Gastric Disorder
- Postoperative Gas Pains
- Endoscopy or Radiology Premedication
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
- Flatulence
- Endoscopy or Radiology Premedication
Additional dosage information:
- Renal Dose Adjustments
- Liver Dose Adjustments
- Precautions
- Dialysis
- Other Comments
Usual Adult Dose for Flatulence
40 to 125 mg orally after meals and at bedtime, not to exceed 500 mg/24 hours.
Usual Adult Dose for Functional Gastric Disorder
40 to 125 mg orally after meals and at bedtime, not to exceed 500 mg/24 hours.
Usual Adult Dose for Postoperative Gas Pains
40 to 125 mg orally after meals and at bedtime, not to exceed 500 mg/24 hours.
Usual Adult Dose for Endoscopy or Radiology Premedication
67 mg as an oral suspension in 2.5 mL of water given shortly before the procedure.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Flatulence
0 to <2 years: 20 mg orally 4 times a day.
2 to 12 years: 40 mg orally 4 times a day. For the 40 mg strips, allow 1 strip to dissolve on the tongue as needed after meals and at bedtime. Do not exceed 6 strips in 24 hours except under the advice and supervision of a physician.
12 to 18 years: 40 to 125 mg orally after meals and at bedtime as needed, not to exceed 500 mg/24 hours.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Endoscopy or Radiology Premedication
Child >12 years: 67 mg as an oral suspension in 2.5 mL of water given shortly before the procedure.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
There is limited information on the use of Colicon 40 in infants and children. Colicon 40 is not recommended for the treatment of infant colic.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Doses greater than 500 mg a day are generally not recommended.
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Related treatment guides
- Functional Gastric Disorder
- Postoperative Gas Pains
- Endoscopy or Radiology Premedication
- Gas
Colicon 40 interactions
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What other drugs will affect Colicon 40?
If you are taking this product under your doctor's direction, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor or pharmacist first.
Tell your doctor of any prescription or nonprescription medications you may take, including any antacids or digestive medications since some combination products may also contain Colicon 40.
Colicon 40 can decrease the absorption of thyroid medications (such as levothyroxine). If you take thyroid medication, take it at least 4 hours before or after products that contain Colicon 40.
This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.
Colicon 40 side effects
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What are the possible side effects of Colicon 40?
Applies to Colicon 40: oral capsule, oral capsule liquid filled, oral liquid, oral solution, oral suspension, oral syrup, oral tablet, oral tablet chewable
There have not been any common or important side effects reported with this medicine. However, if you notice any side effects, check with your doctor.
Colicon 40 contraindications
See also:
What is the most important information I should know about Colicon 40?
Hypersensitivity to Colicon 40 or any component of the formulation
Active ingredient matches for Colicon 40:
List of Colicon 40 substitutes (brand and generic names) | Sort by popularity |
| Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
| Colicon 125 | |
| Coligo | |
| Coligo 15 ml Drop (Biostrass Health Sciences) | $ 0.02 |
| COLIGO 40MG DROPS 1 packet / 15 ML drop each (Biostrass Health Sciences) | $ 0.46 |
| Coligo 40mg Drop (Biostrass Health Sciences) | $ 0.46 |
| COLIGRIP | |
| COLIGRIP oral drops 15ml (Endocard) | $ 0.39 |
| COLIKEM | |
| COLIKEM DROPS 1 packet / 15 ML drop each (Alkem Laboratories Ltd) | $ 0.15 |
| Colikem NA Drop (Alkem Laboratories Ltd) | $ 0.15 |
| Colikwin | |
| Colikwin 15 ml Drop (Winsome Laboratories Ltd.) | $ 0.02 |
| COLIKWIN DROPS 1 packet / 15 ML drop each (Winsome Laboratories Ltd.) | $ 0.34 |
| Colikwin NA Drop (Winsome Laboratories Ltd.) | $ 0.34 |
| Colinorm DF | |
| Colinorm DF 15 ml Drop (Lancer Health Care Pvt. Ltd.) | $ 0.02 |
| Coliron | |
| Coliron 30 ml Syrup (Stanford Biotech Pvt. Ltd) | $ 0.05 |
| Coliron 200 ml Syrup (Stanford Biotech Pvt. Ltd) | $ 0.01 |
| Coliron 15 ml Drop (Stanford Biotech Pvt. Ltd) | $ 0.36 |
| Coliza DPS | |
| Coliza DPS 15 ml Drop (DWD Pharmaceuticals Ltd.) | $ 0.03 |
| CVS Gas Relief | |
| Cyclon Infant | |
| Cyclon Infant 10 ml Drop (Jupiter Pharmaceuticals Limited) | $ 0.03 |
| Cyclon Junior | |
| Cyclon Junior 30 ml Syrup (Jupiter Pharmaceuticals Limited) | $ 0.04 |
| Degas Infant Drops (Australia) | |
| Dicon II | |
| Dicon II 15 ml Drop (Brawn Laboratories Ltd.) | $ 0.35 |
| Diflax (Mexico) | |
| Digems CT | |
| Digems CT 25+25+25 Tablet (Nutrakare (Medley Pharmaceuticals Limited)) | $ 0.03 |
| Disflatyl Drops | |
| Drops; Oral; Simethicone 40 mg /ml | |
| Disflatyl Kautabletten | |
| Tablet, Chewable; Oral; Simethicone 40 mg | |
| Disflatyl/Disflatyl Forte (Thailand) | |
| Disilox MPS | |
| Disilox MPS 200 ml Suspension (Stadmed Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.01 |
| Disilox MPS 250+250+50 Tablet (Stadmed Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.01 |
| DISOF | |
| DISOF DROPS 1 packet / 15 ML drop each (Clyde Biotech P Ltd) | $ 0.48 |
| Disof NA Drop (Clyde Biotech P Ltd) | $ 0.48 |
| Dremisan (Germany) | |
| Equalize Gas Relief Drops | |
| Equilizer Gas Relief | |
| EUPEPTINE | |
| EUPEPTINE 40 MG DROP 1 packet / 15 ML drop each (Raptakos Brett & Co Ltd) | $ 0.80 |
| Eupeptine 40mg Drop (Raptakos Brett & Co Ltd) | $ 0.80 |
| Extra Strength Gas Relief | |
| Capsule; Oral; Simethicone 166 mg | |
| Extra Strength Mintox Plus (United States) | |
| Flapex Forte | |
| Tablet, Chewable; Oral; Simethicone 100 mg | |
| Flatol 66 | |
| Flatulex Drops | |
| Drops; Oral; Simethicone 41.2 mg / ml | |
| Fornil MPS | |
| Fornil MPS 170 ml Syrup (Shreeji Healthcare Impex) | $ 0.02 |
| Gald | |
| Gald 170 ml Syrup (Ultra Chiron Pharma Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.01 |
| Gas Aid Maximum Strength | |
See 280 substitutes for Colicon 40 | |
References
- PubChem. "Simethicone". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sub... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- DrugBank. "Simethicone - DrugBank". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB09512 (accessed September 17, 2018).
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