Mebeverine

Introduction To Mebeverine

Mebeverine is a prescription medicine used to treat and relieve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome such as stomach pain and spasm, cramps in the abdomen, gas, bloating, and changes in bowel habits. This medicine relaxes muscles of the intestine and relieves spasms.

Mebeverine should be taken in a dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It is swallowed whole with a drink of water preferably 20 minutes before a meal to relieve or reduce post-meal symptoms. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this 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. Remember following lifestyle modifications like having a fiber-rich diet, increase fluid intake and regular exercise can help you to get better results.

This medicine has very less or minimal side effects but it may cause skin rash sometimes. Be cautious as it is important to stop the medication and inform the doctor if you encounter difficulty in breathing or swelling of the face, neck, tongue, or throat.

Before taking this medicine, you should let your doctor know if you have liver and kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

Uses of Mebeverine

  • Treatment of Irritable bowel syndrome

Benefits of Mebeverine

Treatment of 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. Mebeverine relaxes the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine) and relieves these symptoms effectively. Usually, it is used along with other medicines for the 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 Mebeverine

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 Mebleaf

  • Skin rash

How to use Mebeverine

Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Mebeverine is to be taken empty stomach.

How Mebeverine works

Mebeverine relaxes the muscles of the intestine and relieves spasm.

Quick tips

  • Mebeverine relieves symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome such as abdominal pain and cramps, bloating, flatulence and diarrhea alternating with constipation.
  • Take it 20 minutes before a meal to relieve or reduce post meal symptoms.
  • Talk to your doctor if your symptoms do not get better within two weeks of taking Mebeverine, or get worse at any time.
  • Stop taking Mebeverine and consult a doctor if you experience difficulty in breathing or swelling of face, neck, tongue or throat.
  • Do not stop taking the tablets without talking to your doctor, even if you feel better.

Safety Advice

sdsPregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Can I take Mebeverine if I’m pregnant?

Mebeverine 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 Mebeverine if I’m breastfeeding?

Information regarding the use of Mebeverine during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

sdsAlcoholSAFE

Is drinking alcohol while taking Mebeverine safe?

Consuming alcohol with Mebeverine does not cause any harmful side effects.

sdsDrivingSAFE

Can I drive after taking Mebeverine?

Mebeverine does not usually affect your ability to drive.

sdsKidneySAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Can I take Mebeverine if I have/had kidney diseases?

Mebeverine is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mebeverine 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 Mebeverine if I have/had liver diseases?

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Mebeverine/Colospa/Colospa retard/ Mebaspa/Mebiz-SR/Morease used for?

Colospa/Colospa retard/ Mebaspa/Mebiz-SR/Morease are all trade name for the active medicine Mebeverine. It is mainly used to treat and relieve symptoms of inflammatory bowel syndrome such as cramps in the abdomen, pain, gas, bloating and changes in bowel habits

Q. Can Mebeverine be used for period pain?

Mebeverine mainly acts on the smooth muscles of the intestine. Hence, it is used to relieve cramps or spasms of the stomach and intestines (gut). It is particularly useful in treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and similar conditions. It is not known whether it can be used for period pain

Q. Can I take Mebeverine with buscopan?

Buscopan contains butylscopolamine which is also an antispasmodic like Mebeverine. Taking Mebeverine and buscopan together will provide added effect, but can cause additive side-effects. Consult your doctor before taking Mebeverine and buscopan together

Q. Can I take mebeverine with Omeprazole/Lansoprazole?

There are no known serious drug interactions between mebeverine and omeprazole/lansoprazole. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on mebeverine

Q. Can I take Mebeverine with Imodium/Loperamide?

There are no known serious drug interactions between Mebeverine and Imodium/ Loperamide. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on mebeverine

Q. Can I take Mebeverine with paracetamol/ Co codamol?

There are no known serious drug interactions between Mebeverine and paracetamol and co codamol preparation which contains codeine with paracetamol. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on mebeverine

Q. Can I take Mebeverine with antibiotics?

There are no known serious drug interactions between Mebeverine and antibiotics. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on Mebeverine

Q. Is Mebeverine a laxative?

No, Mebeverine is not a laxative; it belongs to a group of medicines called antispasmodics. It acts as a direct relaxant of the smooth muscles of the gut and relieves painfull contractions

Q. Does Mebeverine help constipation or stop diarrhea?

Mebeverine may cause constipation; however, it has no known effects on stopping diarrhea

Q. Does Mebeverine reduce bloating?

Yes, Mebeverine reduces all symptoms of inflammatory bowel syndrome such as abdominal cramps, pain, gas, and bloating

Q. Does Mebeverine affect pill/contraceptive pill?

No, there are no known interactions between Mebeverine and contraceptive pills. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on Mebeverine

Q. Is Mebeverine a prescription /over the counter medicine?

Mebeverine is available over the counter. However, do not self-medicate and consult your doctor about your symptoms before taking Mebeverine

Q. How long can I take Mebeverine for?

Take Mebeverine as directed by your doctor.

References

Written By:

Dr Advikka Ridhy

Dr Advikka Ridhy

MBBS

RMO, Aster MIMS

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