Clistar RT Tablet
Clidinium (2.5mg) + Chlordiazepoxide (5mg) + Dicyclomine (10mg) + Ranitidine (150mg)
by Organic Laboratories
strip of 10 tablets
Schedule H1 drug. Sold only against a valid prescription; the sale is recorded in a register retained for three years.
About this medicine
Clistar RT Tablet is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (symptoms include abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, and diarrhea or constipation). It prevents the sudden spasm of muscles to relieve stomach pain and cramps. It also promotes easy passage of gas to reduce stomach discomfort. Clistar RT Tablet is taken without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. The most common side effects are nausea, stomach pain, constipation, dryness in mouth, blurred vision, confusion, headache, fatigue, muscle pain, and difficulty in urination. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness. Lifestyle modifications like having fiber-rich diet, avoiding foods that trigger your symptoms, increasing fluid intake and regular exercise can help you to get better results. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Uses
- Irritable bowel syndrome
Benefits
In irritable bowel syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory disease of the large intestine (colon) that usually needs long term management. This can lead to bleeding, frequent diarrhea, bloating, flatulence, cramps and stomach pain. Clistar RT Tablet relaxes the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine) and relieves these symptoms effectively. Usually, it is used along with other medicines for management of your condition. Continue taking it for as long as the doctor may advise you to. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it. Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.
How it works
Clistar RT Tablet is a combination of four medicines: Clidinium, Chlordiazepoxide, Dicyclomine and Ranitidine which treat irritable bowel syndrome.\nClidinium and Dicyclomine are antispasmodic medicines that relax the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine). They stop sudden muscle contractions (spasms). In doing this, they relieve cramps, pain, bloating, and discomfort. Chlordiazepoxide is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain. Ranitidine is an H2 blocker. It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which relieves acid-related indigestion and heartburn.
How to use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Clistar RT Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Constipation
- Dryness in mouth
- Blurred vision
- Drowsiness
- Impaired coordination
- Confusion
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Muscle pain
- Difficulty in urination
Safety advice
- AlcoholUNSAFE
- It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Clistar RT Tablet.
- PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Clistar RT Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
- Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Clistar RT Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
- DrivingUNSAFE
- Clistar RT Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. As Clistar RT Tablet may make you feel drowsy or affect your concentration and this may affect your ability to drive.
- KidneyCAUTION
- Clistar RT Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Clistar RT Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
- LiverCAUTION
- Clistar RT Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Clistar RT Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Clistar RT Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick facts
- Habit Forming
- Yes
- Therapeutic Class
- Gastro intestinal
Product details
- Manufacturer
- Organic Laboratories
- Salt composition
- Clidinium (2.5mg) + Chlordiazepoxide (5mg) + Dicyclomine (10mg) + Ranitidine (150mg)
- Pack
- strip of 10 tablets
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Storage
- Store below 30°C
The content above is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a registered medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.