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Colimex Paed Drops 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 Paed Drops

Colimex Paed Drops 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 Paed Drops

Your doctor may prescribe Colimex Paed Drops 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 Paed Drops 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 Paed Drops helps relieve painful stomach spasms, reducing excessive crying and helping your baby feel calmer and sleep more comfortably.
  • Relieves gas and bloating: Colimex Paed Drops 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 Paed Drops helps your baby feed more comfortably and maintain a healthy appetite.
     
Side effects of Colimex Paed Drops 15 ml
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
Here are the steps to Dry Mouth (xerostomia) caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dry mouth symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to help keep your mouth moist and alleviate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Chew sugar-free gum or candies to increase saliva production and keep your mouth moisturized.
  • Use saliva substitutes, such as mouthwashes or sprays, only if your doctor advises them to help moisturize your mouth and alleviate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Avoid consuming smoking, alcohol, spicy or acidic foods, and other irritants that may aggravate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Schedule regular dental check-ups to keep track of your oral health and handle any dry mouth issues as they arise.
  • Talk to the doctor if you notice any visual disturbances.
  • Do not drive or operate machinery unless you have a clear vision.
  • Lubricate the eyes and use a warm compress to gently massage the eyes.
  • Keep your eyes protected from harmful sun rays by wearing sunglasses and a hat.
  • Rest well and eat a balanced diet.
  • Use a humidifier and increase fluid intake.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
  • Rest well; get enough sleep.
  • Eat a balanced diet and drink enough water.
  • Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Physical activities like walking or jogging might help boost energy and make you feel less tired.

Directions for Use

  • Colimex Paed Drops 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 Paed Drops Works

Colimex Paed Drops 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

Not applicable

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Pregnancy

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Breast Feeding

Not applicable

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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 Paed Drops 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 Paed Drops 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 Paed Drops 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 Paed Drops should be used with caution in children with pre-existing or a history of heart conditions.

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Geriatrics

Not applicable

Colimex Paed Drops is for paediatric patients only.

What if I have taken an overdose of Colimex Paed Drops

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

Is it correct to continue treating my 3-year-old daughter with Colimex, OFM suspension, and Econorm powder if her diarrhea has not stopped and she has now developed a new cough and cold?

G.santoshini Reddy

G.santoshini Reddy

M Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)

I understand how worrying it is when your little one isn't feeling well. Since her diarrhea has not stopped with Colimex, OFM suspension, and Econorm, and she has now developed a cold and cough, it is very important to have her evaluated by her pediatrician. Ongoing diarrhea may mean her current treatment needs to be adjusted, and her new symptoms should be professionally assessed to ensure she gets the right care. For now, please focus on keeping her hydrated with oral rehydration salts (ORS) and frequent sips of water. Please avoid starting any new over-the-counter cold medicines without consulting her doctor first. You are doing a wonderful job caring for her.

My baby cries excessively, and the doctor has prescribed Colimex or Pedicalm drops. Are these medications safe to use, and could they affect my baby's brain development?

G.santoshini Reddy

G.santoshini Reddy

M Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)

It is completely understandable to worry about your baby's safety. Common colic drops contain simethicone, which is highly safe, acts only in the gut to relieve gas, and does not affect your baby's brain development. However, some colic medications contain ingredients like dicyclomine, which are not recommended for infants under six months of age. Please check the active ingredients on the label and confirm with your pediatrician to ensure the specific formulation is appropriate for your baby's exact age. When used correctly under medical supervision, these prescribed drops are safe and will not impact your baby's long-term growth or brain development.
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How Soon It Starts Working

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

What if you forget to take Colimex Paed Drops

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 Paed Drops 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 Paed Drops with antihistamines may increase the risk of excessive drowsiness, dry mouth, and other anticholinergic side effects.
  • Medicines that slow gut movement: Using Colimex Paed Drops with other medicines that reduce intestinal movement may increase the risk of severe constipation or bowel blockage.
     
No Drug - Drug interactions found in our data. We may lack specific data on this medicine and are actively working to update our database. Consult your doctor for personalized advice

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Drug-Food Interactions

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  • No clinically significant food interactions are known with Colimex Paed Drops 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

No

Therapeutic Class

[GASTROINTESTINAL AGENTS]

FAQs

Colimex Paed Drops is used to reduce stomach pain, spasms, bloating, and symptoms of IBS in children.
Colimex Paed Drops 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 Paed Drops 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 Paed Drops 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 Paed Drops are dry mouth, dizziness, weakness, nervousness, sleepiness and nausea. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your child's doctor.
Yes, Colimex Paed Drops is known to cause upsetting of the stomach. So, to avoid this side effect, Colimex Paed Drops should be preferably given with food. If your child still feel discomfort, please consult your doctor for the best advice.
Do not give Colimex Paed Drops 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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