Fre-Col 20mg/500mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of abdominal pain. It works effectively to reduce abdominal pain and cramps by relaxing the muscles of the stomach and gut. It also blocks certain chemical messengers that cause pain and fever. Fre-Col 20mg/500mg Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. It is better to take it with food to avoid stomach upset. 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, dryness in the mouth, blurred vision, weakness, and nervousness. 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 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. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

• Dryness in mouth
• Blurred vision
• Sleepiness
• Weakness
• Nervousness

If you miss a dose of Fre-Col 20mg/500mg 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.

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• Q. Q. What is Fre-Col 20mg/500mg Tablet??
  Ans: Fre-Col 20mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Dicyclomine and Paracetamol. This medication helps in relieving stomach pain. It works by relaxing the muscles of the stomach and intestine by decreasing the levels of chemical substances in the body that cause pain.
• Q. Q. Is it safe to use Fre-Col 20mg/500mg Tablet??
  Ans: Fre-Col 20mg/500mg Tablet is safe for most of the patients. However, in some patients it may cause some unwanted common side effects like nausea, dryness of mouth, blurred vision, sleepiness, weakness and nervousness. If you experience any persistent problem while taking this medication, inform your doctor as soon as possible.
• Q. Q. Can I stop taking Fre-Col 20mg/500mg Tablet when my pain is relieved??
  Ans: Fre-Col 20mg/500mg Tablet is usually used for short-term and can be discontinued if there is no pain. However, it should be continued if you are advised by your doctor to do so.
• Q. Q. Can the use of Fre-Col 20mg/500mg Tablet cause diarrhea??
  Ans: Yes, the use of Fre-Col 20mg/500mg Tablet can cause diarrhea. In case of diarrhea, drink plenty of water or other fluids by taking small frequent sips. Also, avoid taking fatty or fried foods along with this medication. Talk to your doctor if diarrhea persists and you notice signs of dehydration, like less urination with dark colored and strong-smelling urine. Do not take any other medicine without speaking to your doctor.
• Q. Q. Can the use of Fre-Col 20mg/500mg Tablet cause dry mouth??
  Ans: Yes, the use of Fre-Col 20mg/500mg Tablet can cause dry mouth. If you experience dry mouth, drink plenty of water. Take regular sips of water during the day and keep some by your bed at night. You may use lip balm if your lips are also dry. Try to avoid foods that are acidic (like lemons), spicy and salty.
• Q. Q. Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Fre-Col 20mg/500mg Tablet??
  Ans: The use of Fre-Col 20mg/500mg Tablet is considered to be harmful for patients with known allergy to any of the components or excipients of this medicine. It should be used carefully in patients with alcohol dependency or with underlying kidney or liver damage.
• Q. Q. Can the use of Fre-Col 20mg/500mg Tablet cause damage to liver??
  Ans: Fre-Col 20mg/500mg Tablet is usually safe to use in the dose as recommended by the doctor. However, an overdose of Fre-Col 20mg/500mg Tablet can cause damage to the liver. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine, as it may further increase the risk of liver damage. Use of this medicine is not recommended in patients with the severe liver disease.
• Q. Q. Can I take a higher dose of this medicine than recommended??
  Ans: No, taking higher than the recommended dose of Fre-Col 20mg/500mg Tablet can lead to increased chances of side effects. If you are experiencing increased severity of pain or if the pain is not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.
• Q. Q. What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Fre-Col 20mg/500mg Tablet??
  Ans: Keep this medicine in the container or the pack 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.

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