Product introduction
Colospa X Tablet is a prescription combination medicine used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It brings together two ingredients: one that relaxes the muscles of the gut to ease painful cramps and spasms, and another that helps calm the anxiety that can trigger or worsen IBS symptoms. Because one of its components can be habit-forming, it should be taken exactly as prescribed and only for as long as your doctor advises.
Storage: Keep below 25°C in the original container, tightly closed.
Uses of Colospa X Tablet
- Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), particularly where anxiety worsens symptoms
Benefits of Colospa X Tablet
Colospa X Tablet offers dual relief for IBS. Mebeverine relaxes the smooth muscle in the wall of the intestine, easing the cramping, pain and bloating that come with IBS. Chlordiazepoxide has a calming effect that helps reduce the anxiety and stress that often make gut symptoms worse. Together they can settle abdominal discomfort and help restore more regular, comfortable bowel habits, improving day-to-day quality of life.
Side effects of Colospa X Tablet
Most side effects do not require medical attention and go away as your body adjusts. Consult your doctor if they persist.
- Limited data available on common side effects
- Drowsiness or sleepiness
- Dizziness
- Constipation
How to use Colospa X Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and for the duration advised by your doctor. Swallow the tablet whole with water; do not chew, crush or break it. Colospa X Tablet may be taken with or without food.
How Colospa X Tablet works
Colospa X Tablet combines two medicines that work in different ways. Mebeverine is an antispasmodic that relaxes the muscles in the intestinal wall, relieving cramps and spasms. Chlordiazepoxide is a benzodiazepine that acts on the brain to reduce anxiety, helping to break the link between stress and worsening bowel symptoms.
Substitutes for Colospa X Tablet
No other medicine with the same composition is listed in our catalogue yet. Message us on WhatsApp and our pharmacist will help you find a suitable alternative.
Safety advice
It is not known whether it is safe to drink alcohol with Colospa X Tablet. Alcohol may increase drowsiness, so check with your doctor.
Information on using Colospa X Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Consult your doctor before use.
Colospa X Tablet may not be safe while breastfeeding. Limited data suggest it may pass into breast milk and could harm the baby, so consult your doctor.
Colospa X Tablet may make you feel drowsy or affect your concentration, which can impair driving.
Limited data are available on use in kidney disease. Caution is advised, especially in severe kidney impairment.
Limited data are available on use in liver disease. Caution is advised, especially in severe liver impairment.
Quick tips
- It is prescribed to relieve the pain and discomfort of irritable bowel syndrome.
- Do not take it within 2 hours before or after other medicines, as it may affect how they work.
- This medicine contains a habit-forming ingredient, so take it only as prescribed and do not stop it abruptly.
- Tell your doctor if you have an enlarged prostate, glaucoma or difficulty passing urine before starting it.
- Get up slowly from sitting or lying down to avoid feeling dizzy, and avoid alcohol while on this medicine.
Fact box
| Chemical class | — |
|---|---|
| Habit forming | Yes |
| Therapeutic class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| Action class | Antispasmodics Combined With Other Products |
Frequently asked questions
Why does Colospa X contain an anti-anxiety ingredient?
IBS symptoms are often triggered or worsened by stress and anxiety. Chlordiazepoxide helps calm anxiety, while mebeverine relaxes the gut muscles, so the two work together to control symptoms.
Can I stop taking Colospa X Tablet suddenly?
No. Stopping suddenly may cause withdrawal effects such as shaking, muscle cramps, vomiting, sweating or even seizures. Your doctor will guide you on tapering it off safely.
Does it cause drowsiness?
Yes, it can make you feel drowsy or sleepy. Avoid driving, operating machinery or working at heights until you know how it affects you.
Can I take it with opioid painkillers?
No. Combining it with opioids can cause severe sedation, slowed breathing and, in serious cases, coma. Tell your doctor about all medicines you take.
Can it cause constipation, and how do I manage it?
Yes, it may cause constipation. Eating high-fibre foods, drinking plenty of water and exercising regularly can help; tell your doctor if it persists.