What is colypan and what is it for?

What is colypan?

Colypan® is a commercial medicine developed byLaboratoriosFarma(1). In its compositionit hastrimebutinemaleate as an active ingredient, which allows the normalization of intestinal transit, in addition to being an antispasmodic, which reducescolicand abdominal disorders.

On the other hand, colypan® is a drug that comes in tablet form, so its route of administration is oral. The recommended dose is one tablet, three times a day, one hour or thirty minutes before each meal. It can be a prolonged treatment, depending on what the medical professional indicates.

Note: Due to its mechanism of action and nature, it is a drug thatdoes not need a prescription for its acquisition.

What is colypan for?

The use of colypan® is mainly fordigestive disorders, thanks to its mechanisms of action. We mention below its main applications as a treatment:

1. Irritable bowel syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder that presents with pain, , diarrhea, , constipation, gas, and bloating.

To highlight: The use of colypan® as a treatment allows its active ingredient to Control colic and reduce symptoms , thus the patient can recover their quality of life. (two)

2. Functional digestive alterations

The disorders that affect the digestive functions, disturb the quality of life of patients , causing complicated situations and characterized by chronic and recurrent pain.

You should know: The use of colypan® not only reduces the symptoms but also benefits the normalization of intestinal transit . (3)

3. Functional Colopathies

Functional colopathies are digestive disorders, which manifest with Abdominal pain accompanied by discomfort and conditions in intestinal transit.

Note: Colypan® allows the recovery of intestinal motility and reduces annoying symptoms such as pain and constant burning. (4)

Colypan Side Effects

All medicines have stipulated possible side effects, which can developduring their use in treatments. We mention the colypan® ones below:

• Headaches, constipation and vomiting.
• Dizziness and drowsiness.
• Skin reactions and urticaria.

Important: If you have side effects and they do not disappear when you stop treatment, it is important to seek medical attention for information .

Colypan contraindications

Contraindications are factors that we must take into account when consuming a medication to reduce the chances of developing adverse effects. We mention the colypan® ones below:

• Do not take if you have had an allergy or hypersensitivity to any of the components of the drug.
• Do not indicate if pregnancy is suspected or if you are lactating.
• Do not indicate if there is a stomach ulcer.

You should know: It is important to indicate the medical history in advance, so that the assigned treatment is pertinent and adequate.

Key Findings

• Colypan® is a drug that comes in a box of 30 coated tablets with indications for intestinal disorders.
• The composition of colypan® has trimebutine as an active ingredient.
• Among its recommendations, it stands out that colypan ® should not be indicated in case of pregnancy or in the process of lactation .
• The Dosages of Colypan ® are according to the doctor’s instructions , especially in cases of prolonged treatment.