Colipan 5 mg/5 ml syrup bottle 60.0 ml #1
Manufacturer: Sygen pharmaceuticals, Nigeria
Composition: hyoscine butylbromide (scopolamine) 1.0 mg/ml
What is the main active ingredient in Colipan and its strength in the syrup formulation?
Hyoscine-N-butylbromide BP; 5 mg per 5 ml.
What are the indications for using Colipan?
Smooth muscle spasms related to various conditions including gastric and duodenal ulcers, gastrointestinal spasm and hypermotility, pylorospasm in infants, post-operative vomiting, spastic constipation, biliary dyskinesia and spasm of the urinary tract, delayed relaxation of the lower uterine segment, dysmenorrhea, and reducing spasm during gastrointestinal radiology and endoscopic procedures.
What is the recommended dosage of Colipan syrup for infants, children over 1 year, and adults/children over 6 years?
Infants: 5 ml three times daily; Children over 1 year: 5-10 ml three times daily; Adults and children over 6 years: 10-20 ml three times daily.
Are there any known contraindications for oral Colipan? What about parenteral administration?
No known contraindications for oral administration. Parenteral administration is contraindicated in patients with glaucoma, prostatic hypertrophy with urine retention tendency, mechanical stenosis of the gastrointestinal tract, tachycardia, and megacolon.
What are the potential side effects of Colipan? Are there differences between oral and parenteral administration?
Typical anticholinergic side effects are generally not seen with oral administration at usual doses. A slight increase in pulse rate might occur with intravenous administration. Parenteral administration, especially at higher doses, can occasionally cause temporary vision disturbances.
What are the symptoms of a Colipan overdose and what is the recommended treatment?
Rarely seen, but high oral doses can cause dry mouth, rapid heart rate, mild drowsiness, and temporary vision problems. More severe potential effects (primarily seen in animal studies with parenteral overdose) include shock, breathing difficulties, respiratory paralysis, muscle spasms or weakness, coma, paralytic ileus, bladder paralysis, and inability to urinate. Treatment includes gastric lavage, activated charcoal, magnesium sulfate, parasympathomimetics, pilocarpine, circulatory support, CNS stimulants, antipsychotics, artificial respiration, and catheterization.
How should Colipan be stored?
In a cool place below 30°C.
What is the available presentation of Colipan mentioned in the text?
Sugar-coated tablets (packs of 20 and 100) and elixir (syrup) in 60 ml bottles.
Who manufactures Colipan?
Sygen Pharmaceuticals Limited, Sango-Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Are there any drug interactions with Colipan?
Parenteral Colipan can interact with tricyclic antidepressants, quinidine, and amantadine, increasing anticholinergic effects. No interactions mentioned for oral administration.
What is the price of Colipan 5 mg/5 ml syrup bottle 60.0 ml #1?
The price of Colipan 5 mg/5 ml syrup bottle 60.0 ml #1 is ₦ 875.00, exclusively for online orders through the Intaila mobile application