Clistar-M Tablet

MRP
₹ 104
PRESCRIPTION REQUIRED
YES
MANUFACTURER/ MARKETER
Organic Laboratories
QUANTITY
10 tablets

Introduction To Clistar-M Tablet

Clistar-M 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-M 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 fatigue, confusion, uncoordinated body movements, skin rash, and slurred speech. 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 of Clistar-M Tablet

  • Irritable bowel syndrome

Benefits of Clistar-M Tablet

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-M 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.

Side effects of Clistar-M Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Benizep

  • Sleepiness
  • Drowsiness
  • Fatigue
  • Confusion
  • Uncoordinated body movements
  • Abnormality of voluntary movements
  • Skin rash
  • Slurred speech

How to use Clistar-M Tablet

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-M Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Clistar-M Tablet works

Clistar-M Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Mebeverine and Chlordiazepoxide. Mebeverine is an antispasmodic medicine which relaxes the muscles of the intestine and relieves spasm. 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.

Quick tips

  • You have been prescribed Clistar-M Tablet for the treatment of pain and other discomfort associated with irritable bowel syndrome.
  • Do not take Clistar-M Tablet at least 2 hours before or after taking other medicines as it may interact with other medicines.
  • Inform your doctor if you have an enlarged prostate gland, glaucoma, or trouble passing urine.
  • To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.

Safety Advice

sdsPregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Can I take Clistar-M Tablet if I’m pregnant?

Clistar-M 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.

sdsBreastfeedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Can I take Clistar-M Tablet if I’m breastfeeding?

Information regarding the use of Clistar-M Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

sdsAlcoholUNSAFE

Is drinking alcohol while taking Clistar-M Tablet safe?

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Clistar-M Tablet.

sdsDrivingUNSAFE

Can I drive after taking Clistar-M Tablet?

Clistar-M Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. As Clistar-M Tablet may make you feel drowsy or affect your concentration and this may affect your ability to drive.

sdsKidneySAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Can I take Clistar-M Tablet if I have/had kidney diseases?

Clistar-M Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Clistar-M Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. Caution is advised in patients with severe kidney disease.

sdsLiverSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Can I take Clistar-M Tablet if I have/had liver diseases?

Clistar-M Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Clistar-M Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. Caution is advised in patients with severe liver disease.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can Clistar-M Tablet cause withdrawal symptoms?

Yes, Clistar-M Tablet may cause withdrawal symptoms. Do not stop taking Clistar-M Tablet all of a sudden. Stopping Clistar-M Tablet suddenly can cause seizures, shaking, stomach and muscle cramps, vomiting and sweating. Consult with your doctor before stopping Clistar-M Tablet.

Q. Can I drink alcohol while taking Clistar-M Tablet?

No, avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking Clistar-M Tablet. Drinking alcohol can increase the risk of side effects like drowsiness or sleepiness.

Q. Can the use of Clistar-M Tablet cause sleepiness or drowsiness?

Yes, Clistar-M Tablet may make you feel drowsy or sleepy. Avoid driving, operating any machines, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities at the start of your treatment. Inform your doctor if you experience such episodes while taking this medicine.

Q. What precautions do I need to take while using Clistar-M Tablet?

Clistar-M Tablet should not be taken along with opioid-like substances as it contains chlordiazepoxide. Use of opioids along with chlordiazepoxide may cause excessive sedation (state of calm or sleep), respiratory depression and eventually coma or death. Inform your doctor about all the medicines that you are taking if you are advised to take Clistar-M Tablet.

Q. What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Clistar-M Tablet?

Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

Q. What are the symptoms of overdose of Clistar-M Tablet?

Both Mebeverine and Chlordiazepoxide show different symptoms of overdose. Chlordiazepoxide can cause sleepiness, reflexes, confusion and coma. Whereas, Mebeverine can cause CNS excitability which is mild and reversible. Inform the doctor in case you take a higher dose and any of these symptoms appear.

Q. Can the use of Clistar-M Tablet cause constipation?

Yes, the use of Clistar-M Tablet can cause constipation. Eat high-fiber foods like vegetables, fruits and cereals, and drink plenty of water. Exercise regularly by engaging in activities like swimming, jogging or taking a walk. Consult a doctor if the constipation persists for a long duration.

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