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MEBEVERINE HYDROCHLORIDE is a brand name for Mebeverine. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: For the symptomatic treatment of irritable bowel syndrome and other conditions usually included in this grouping, such as: chronic irritable colon, spastic constipation, mucous colitis, spastic colitis. Mebeverine is effectively used to treat the symptoms of these conditions, such as: colicky abdominal pain and…
Verbatim from this product's MHRA label. Tap a section to expand.
For oral use. The coated tablets should be swallowed with a sufficient amount of water (at least 100 ml water). They should not be chewed because of the unpleasant taste. Duration of use is not limited. If one or more doses are missed, the patient should continue with the next dose as prescribed; the missed dose(s) should not be taken in addition to the regular dose.
Adults (including the elderly):
One tablet three times a day, preferably 20 minutes before meals. After a period of several weeks, when the desired effect has been obtained, the dosage may be gradually reduced.
Paediatric Population:
Mebeverine 135 mg tablets are not recommended for use in children and adolescents below 18, due to insufficient data on safety and efficacy.
Special Population:
No posology studies in elderly, renal and/or hepatic impaired patients have been performed. No specific risk for elderly, renal and/or hepatic impaired patients could be identified from available post-marketing data. No dosage adjustment is deemed necessary in elderly, renal and/or hepatic impaired patients.
The following adverse reactions have been reported spontaneously during postmarketing use. A precise frequency cannot be estimated from available data. Allergic reactions mainly but not exclusively limited to the skin have been observed.
Immune system disorders:
Hypersensitivity (anaphylactic reactions) Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Urticaria, angioedema, face oedema, exanthema Reporting of suspected adverse reactions Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important.
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Mebeverine contains lactose Patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, total lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medicine. Mebeverine contains Sodium This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per each tablet, that is to say essentially ‘sodium-free’.
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Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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