Colese - Chemist Australia

Colesecontains the active ingredient mebeverine hydrochlorideCONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATIONWhat is in this leafletThis leaflet answers some commonquestions about Colese.It does not contain all of theavailable information. It does nottake the place of talking to yourdoctor or pharmacist.All medicines have benefits andrisks. Your doctor has weighed therisks of you taking Colese against thebenefits they expect it will have foryou.If you have any concerns abouttaking this medicine, talk to yourdoctor or pharmacist.Keep this leaflet with yourmedicine.You may need to read it again.What Colese is usedforColese is used to relieve thesymptoms of irritable bowelsyndrome, such as:* stomach cramps or pain* bowel spasms* diarrhoea, which may alternatewith periods of constipation* flatulence (wind).Colese belongs to a group ofmedicines called antispasmodicagents. These medicines work byrelaxing the muscles in the gut,thereby relieving the contractions orspasms.Ask your doctor if you have anyquestions about why Colese hasbeen prescribed for you.Your doctor may have prescribedColese for another reason.Colese is available only with adoctor's prescription.There is no evidence that Colese isaddictive.Before you take ColeseWhen you must not take itDo not take Colese if you areallergic to medicines containingmebeverine hydrochloride or anyof the ingredients listed at the endof this leaflet.Some of the symptoms of an allergicreaction may include skin rash,itching or hives; swelling of the face,lips or tongue which may causedifficulty in swallowing or breathing,wheezing or shortness of breath.Do not take Colese if the expirydate (EXP.) printed on the packhas passed.Do not take Colese if the packagingshows signs of tampering or thetablets do not look quite right.If you are not sure whether youshould start taking this medicine,talk to your doctor.Before you start to take itTell your doctor if you are allergicto any other medicines, foods, dyesor preservatives.Tell your doctor if you arepregnant or plan to becomepregnant.Colese is not recommended duringthe first three months of pregnancy.Your doctor will discuss the risksand benefits of taking Colese duringpregnancy.Tell your doctor if you arebreastfeeding or wish tobreastfeed.Colese passes into breast milk andmay affect your baby. Your doctorwill discuss the risks and benefits oftaking Colese when breastfeeding.Tell your doctor if you have anymedical conditions, especially thefollowing:* angina or other heart problems* liver problems* kidney problems* lactose intolerance.Your doctor may want to take specialcare if you have any of theseconditions.If you have not told your doctorabout any of the above, tell thembefore you start taking Colese.Taking other medicinesTell your doctor if you are takingany other medicines, including anythat you buy without aprescription from a pharmacy,supermarket or health food shop.Some medicines may be affected byColese, or may affect how well itworks.COLESE 1

How to take ColeseFollow all directions given to youby your doctor and pharmacistcarefully.These directions may differ from theinformation contained in this leaflet.If you do not understand theinstructions on the box, ask yourdoctor or pharmacist for help.How much to takeThe usual dose is one tablet (135 mg)three times a day.Your doctor may gradually reducethe dose after several weeks if yoursymptoms improve while on Colese.How to take ColeseSwallow the tablets with a glass ofwater.When to take ColeseTake Colese at about the same timeeach day.This will allow Colese to have itsbest effect and also help youremember when to take it.Take Colese immediately before orwith food.How long to take Colese forKeep taking Colese for as long asyour doctor recommends.If you forget to take ColeseIf it is almost time for your nextdose, skip the dose you missed andtake your next dose when you aremeant to.Otherwise, take the missed dose assoon as you remember, and then goback to taking your tablets as youwould normally.Do not take a double dose to makeup for the dose you missed.If you have any questions or arenot sure what to do, ask yourdoctor or pharmacist.If you take too much Colese(overdose)Immediately telephone yourdoctor, or the Poisons InformationCentre (telephone 13 11 26) if youthink you or anyone else may havetaken too much Colese. Do thiseven if there are no signs ofdiscomfort or poisoning.While you are takingColeseThings you must doBefore starting any new medicine,tell your doctor or pharmacist thatyou are taking Colese.Tell all the doctors, dentists andpharmacists who are treating youthat you are taking Colese.If you become pregnant whiletaking Colese, tell your doctor.Visit your doctor regularly so theycan check on your progress.Things you must not doDo not use Colese to treat anyother conditions unless your doctortells you to.Do not give Colese to anyone else,even if they have the samecondition as you.Things to be careful ofBe careful driving or operatingmachinery until you know howColese affects you.Colese may cause dizziness in somepeople. If this occurs, do not drive,operate machinery or do anythingelse that could be dangerous.Side effectsTell your doctor or pharmacist assoon as possible if you do not feelwell while you are taking Colese.Colese helps most people withirritable bowel syndrome, but it mayhave unwanted side effects in a fewpeople.All medicines can have side effects.Sometimes they are serious, most ofthe time they are not. You may needmedical treatment if you get some ofthe side effects.Do not be alarmed by this list ofpossible side effects.You may not experience any of them.Ask your doctor or pharmacist toanswer any questions you mayhave.Tell your doctor if you notice anyof the following and they worryyou:* dizziness* headache* heartburn, indigestion* constipation* loss of appetite* feeling generally unwell* difficulty sleeping* slow heart beat.Tell your doctor if you noticeanything that is making you feelunwell.Other side effects not listed abovemay also occur in some patients.After taking ColeseStorageKeep Colese where children cannotreach it.A locked cupboard at leastone-and-a-half metres above theground is a good place to storemedicines.COLESE 2

Keep your tablets in the blisterpack until it is time to take them.If you take the tablets out of theblister pack they may not keep well.Keep your tablets in a cool dryplace where the temperature staysbelow 30 degrees C.Do not store Colese or any othermedicine in the bathroom or near asink.Do not leave Colese in the car or onwindow sills.Heat and dampness can destroy thismedicine.DisposalIf your doctor tells you to stoptaking Colese, or your tablets havepassed their expiry date, ask yourpharmacist what to do with anythat are left over.The tablets are gluten free.SupplierColese is supplied in Australia by:Alphapharm Pty Limited(ABN 93 002 359 739)Chase Building 2Wentworth Park RoadGlebe NSW 2037Phone: (02) 9298 3999Medical InformationPhone: 1800 028 365www.alphapharm.com.auAustralian registration number:AUST R 59746This leaflet was prepared on8 September 2003Product descriptionWhat it looks likeColese is a round, white, film-coatedtablet marked "MV" over "135" onone side and blank on the other.Colese is available in packs of 30 and90 tablets.IngredientsThe active ingredient in Colese ismebeverine hydrochloride. EachColese tablet contains 135 mg ofmebeverine hydrochloride.The tablets also contain:* lactose (100 mg per tablet)* microcrystalline cellulose* povidone* sodium starch glycollate* purified talc* magnesium stearate* hypromellose* macrogol 400* titanium dioxide CI 77891 (E171).COLESE 3