Mebirin Tablet
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Introduction To Mebirin Tablet
Mebirin Tablet 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.
Mebirin Tablet 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 Mebirin Tablet
- Treatment of Irritable bowel syndrome
Benefits of Mebirin Tablet
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. Mebirin Tablet 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 Mebirin 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 Mebleaf
- Skin rash
How to use Mebirin Tablet
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Mebirin Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How Mebirin Tablet works
Mebirin Tablet relaxes the muscles of the intestine and relieves spasm.
Quick tips
- Mebirin Tablet 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 Mebirin Tablet, or get worse at any time.
- Stop taking Mebirin Tablet 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
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Can I take Mebirin Tablet if I’m pregnant?
Mebirin 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.
BreastfeedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Can I take Mebirin Tablet if I’m breastfeeding?
Information regarding the use of Mebirin Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
AlcoholSAFE
Is drinking alcohol while taking Mebirin Tablet safe?
Consuming alcohol with Mebirin Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
DrivingSAFE
Can I drive after taking Mebirin Tablet?
Mebirin Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
KidneySAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Can I take Mebirin Tablet if I have/had kidney diseases?
Mebirin Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mebirin Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. Caution is advised in patients with severe kidney disease.
LiverSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Can I take Mebirin Tablet if I have/had liver diseases?
Mebirin Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mebirin 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. What is Mebirin Tablet/Colospa/Colospa retard/ Mebaspa/Mebiz-SR/Morease used for?
Colospa/Colospa retard/ Mebaspa/Mebiz-SR/Morease are all trade name for the active medicine Mebirin Tablet. 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 Mebirin Tablet be used for period pain?
Mebirin Tablet 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 Mebirin Tablet with buscopan?
Buscopan contains butylscopolamine which is also an antispasmodic like Mebirin Tablet. Taking Mebirin Tablet and buscopan together will provide added effect, but can cause additive side-effects. Consult your doctor before taking Mebirin Tablet 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 Mebirin Tablet with Imodium/Loperamide?
There are no known serious drug interactions between Mebirin Tablet and Imodium/ Loperamide. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on mebeverine
Q. Can I take Mebirin Tablet with paracetamol/ Co codamol?
There are no known serious drug interactions between Mebirin Tablet 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 Mebirin Tablet with antibiotics?
There are no known serious drug interactions between Mebirin Tablet and antibiotics. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on Mebirin Tablet
Q. Is Mebirin Tablet a laxative?
No, Mebirin Tablet 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 Mebirin Tablet help constipation or stop diarrhea?
Mebirin Tablet may cause constipation; however, it has no known effects on stopping diarrhea
Q. Does Mebirin Tablet reduce bloating?
Yes, Mebirin Tablet reduces all symptoms of inflammatory bowel syndrome such as abdominal cramps, pain, gas, and bloating
Q. Does Mebirin Tablet affect pill/contraceptive pill?
No, there are no known interactions between Mebirin Tablet and contraceptive pills. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on Mebirin Tablet
Q. Is Mebirin Tablet a prescription /over the counter medicine?
Mebirin Tablet is available over the counter. However, do not self-medicate and consult your doctor about your symptoms before taking Mebirin Tablet
Q. How long can I take Mebirin Tablet for?
Take Mebirin Tablet as directed by your doctor.
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Written By:
Dr Advikka Ridhy
MBBS
RMO, Aster MIMS
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