Mebeverine 200 mg modified-release capsules*
What is mebeverine and what is it used for?
- Mebeverine helps relax the muscles of the gastrointestinal tract (gastrointestinal tract). It is used for conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and similar problems such as chronic irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), spastic constipation, mucous colitis, and spastic colitis.
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a very common condition that causes cramping and pain in the intestines or bowels.
- The intestine is a long, muscular tube through which food is passed so it can be digested. If the intestine goes into spasm and squeezes too tightly, you feel pain. This medication works by relieving spasms, pain, and other symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.
The main symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) include:
- stomach pain and cramps
- Persistent diarrhea, or alternating constipation and diarrhea
- abdominal bloating and feeling bloated
- Small, hard, pellet-like or ribbon-like stools
Do not take mebeverine.
If you are allergic to mebeverine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
Warnings and precautions
- Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Mebeverine if:
- You develop new symptoms or your symptoms get worse.
- You have liver or kidney problems.
- Possible side effects of mebeverine
Side effects:
Allergic reactions, such as skin reactions, skin inflammation or redness, swelling, hives, itching, or rash may occur.
Other medications and mebeverine
Mebeverine is not known to interact with other medicines but you should tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.
How to take mebeverine
- Try taking the tablet 20 minutes before a meal - some people find their symptoms are stronger after eating.
- The tablet should be swallowed whole with water.
- Do not chew the tablet.
Adults (including the elderly):
The usual dosage is one tablet three times a day. Do not take more than three tablets per day.
The number of tablets you take may be reduced if your symptoms improve.
Children and adolescents:
Mebeverine is not recommended for use in children and adolescents under 18 years of age.
How to store mebeverine
- Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date printed on the carton or label. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
- Store this medicine in a dry place below 30°C and protect from light.
- Do not dispose of medications via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
*The dosage form and route of administration of Mebeverine 200 mg modified-release capsules should be determined according to the therapeutic indication and severity of the disease for each individual patient.