COLOMBO
Calomba Root, Calumba, Calumbo Root, Cocculus palmatus, Jateorhiza columba, Jateorhiza miersii, Jateorhiza palmata, Menispermum columba, Menispermum palmatum, Wateorhiza palmata.
Uses & Effectiveness
Insufficient Evidence for
- Upset stomach.
- Heartburn.
- Intestinal disorders.
- Diarrhea.
- Other conditions.
Side Effects & Safety
There isn't enough information available to know if colombo is safe. Large amounts of colombo may cause vomiting and stomach pain. An overdose of colombo can lead to paralysis and unconsciousness.Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of colombo during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Interactions
Minor Interaction
Be watchful with this combination
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Antacids interacts with COLOMBO
Antacids are used to decrease stomach acid. Colombo may increase stomach acid. By increasing stomach acid, colombo might decrease the effectiveness of antacids.
Some antacids include calcium carbonate (Tums, others), dihydroxyaluminum sodium carbonate (Rolaids, others), magaldrate (Riopan), magnesium sulfate (Bilagog), aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel), and others. -
Medications that decrease stomach acid (H2-Blockers) interacts with COLOMBO
Colombo might increase stomach acid. By increasing stomach acid, colombo might decrease the effectiveness of some medications that decrease stomach acid, called H2-blockers.
Some medications that decrease stomach acid include cimetidine (Tagamet), ranitidine (Zantac), nizatidine (Axid), and famotidine (Pepcid). -
Medications that decrease stomach acid (Proton pump inhibitors) interacts with COLOMBO
Colombo might increase stomach acid. By increasing stomach acid, colombo might decrease the effectiveness of medications that are used to decrease stomach acid, called proton pump inhibitors.
Some medications that decrease stomach acid include omeprazole (Prilosec), lansoprazole (Prevacid), rabeprazole (Aciphex), pantoprazole (Protonix), and esomeprazole (Nexium).
Dosing
The appropriate dose of colombo depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for colombo. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
REFERENCES:
- Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
- Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
- Schulz V, Hansel R, Tyler VE. Rational Phytotherapy: A Physician's Guide to Herbal Medicine. Terry C. Telger, transl. 3rd ed. Berlin, GER: Springer, 1998.
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