Generic

Mebeverine Hydrochloride

Indications

Mebeverine is prescribed for the following conditions:

• Irritable bowel syndrome symptomatic therapy (IBS)
• Irritable colon syndrome (chronic)
• Constipation caused by spasms
• Mucous colitis is a kind of ulcerative colitis.
• Pain in the abdomen caused by colic
• Non-specific diarrhoea that persists

Dosage & Administration

For adults, elderly and children over 10 years:

• Mebeverine Hydrochloride 135 mg tablet: 1 tablet 03 times daily.
• Mebeverine Hydrochloride 200 mg capsule: 1 capsule 02 times daily.

This is most effective when taken 20 minutes before meals. After several weeks when the desired effect has been obtained, the dosage may be gradually reduced.

Missed dose: If a dose of this medicine is missed, that should be taken as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, then skip the missed dose and the regular dosing schedule should be maintained. Dose should not be doubled at the same time to compensate the missed dose.

Use in children: Mebeverine is not recommended for children under 10 years.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the medication or any of its components.

Side Effects

Mebeverine is generally well tolerated. However, a few adverse effects such as skin rash, urticaria, and angioedema may occur.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Animal studies have revealed no teratogenicity. However, the normal precautions for administering any medication during pregnancy should be followed. Mebeverine does not pass into breast milk once a therapeutic dose is administered.

Precautions & Warnings

Caution should be used if you have porphyria or an adverse response to this or any other drug in this class.

Therapeutic Class

Anticholinergics

Storage Conditions

Store at temperatures no higher than 30°C. Keep away from light and out of children’s reach.

Pharmaceutical Name

Beximco Pharma Ltd