Colvac Tablet uses, side effects, precautions, substitutes
| Composition | Sodium Picosulfate (10mg) |
| Company | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd |
| Medicine type | Laxative |
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Route of administration | Oral |
| Uses | Constipation |
| Side effects | Stomach pain, Diarrhea |
| Precautions | Hypersensitivity, Alcohol |
General uses of Colvac Tablet
Colvac Tablet is generally used in the treatment of constipation. It increases the movement of the intestine and helps in the evacuation of stools.
Ingredients of Colvac Tablet
Sodium Picosulfate: Colvac Tablet contains sodium picosulfate (10mg). It belongs to the class of drugs known as stimulant laxatives. It is used to treat constipation.
How does Colvac Tablet work? / Mechanism of action
Sodium Picosulfate in Colvac Tablet works by stimulating the peristalsis (movement of the intestine) and makes it easier to pass the stools and promotes its evacuation.
When Colvac Tablet is prescribed?
It is generally used in the treatment of constipation.
Side effects of Colvac Tablet
It may cause some side effects like:
- Diarrhea
- Stomach Pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Precautions
Alcohol: It is not advised to use alcohol with this medicine.
Hypersensitivity: You should avoid using this medicine if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to any of the ingredients of Colvac Tablet.
Pregnancy: Colvac Tablet should be used with caution in pregnancy.
How to use Colvac Tablet
Take the dose of Colvac Tablet as advised by your doctor.
You can take this medicine with or without a meal.
Do not chew, crush, or break the tablet. Swallow it as a whole.
Storage of Colvac Tablet
Store Colvac Tablet at room temperature.
Keep this medicine away from direct sunlight.
Keep this medicine away from kids and pets.
Substitutes of Colvac Tablet
| Piclin Tablet | Menarini India Pvt Ltd |
| Cremalax Tablet | Abbott |
| Laxoclear Tablet | Leeford Healthcare Ltd |
| Normalax Tablet | Bestochem Formulations India Ltd |
Some FAQs
Colvac Tablet is a stimulant laxative. It is generally used in the treatment of constipation.
You should not use Colvac Tablet in pregnancy until it is clearly prescribed by your doctor.
For adults, Colvac Tablet can be prescribed once a day at bedtime with a glass full of water. But the dose and duration of this medicine are not the same for all and depend on many factors. You should always consult your doctor about the dose and duration of the Colvac Tablet.
Summary
Colvac Tablet contains sodium picosulfate as its active ingredient. It is generally used in the treatment of constipation.
This medicine should be used with caution in pregnancy.
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