Mebeverine
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Mebeverine is a medicine used for the relief of the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome or IBS and related intestinal disorders caused by spasms in the muscles of the intestines, including chronic irritable colon, mucous colitis, spastic constipation, and spastic colitis.
- Effective IBS medication
- Calms muscles in the intestines
- Fights cramps, bloating and wind
- Genuine medication
- All drugs sourced in the UK
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A Doctor's Overview
GP and surgeon, Dr Shane Charles (MBBS, MRCS, PgDip SEM) provides a simple explanation of the medication below:
'Mebeverine is a medication used in the management of conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) due to its muscle relaxing properties. '.
If you think Mebeverine is a treatment that can help you, start an online consultation now for a registered prescriber to review. If treatment is deemed suitable, they can prescribe it, and we can deliver it to you from the comfort of your own home with a range of convenient delivery and payment options for you to choose from. If you have any questions about a medication, you should always consult your doctor with any questions prior to starting treatment, to ensure that it is safe and suitable for you.
Summary of Mebeverine
Type of drug: | Antispasmodic |
Health conditions prescribed for: | Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) |
Available strengths: | 135mg |
Active ingredients: | Mebeverine hydrochloride |
Available as: | Tablets |
Possible side effects: | Skin irritation, dry mouth, bloating, heartburn, Allergic reactions on skin, Immune system disorders, Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders. |
What is Mebeverine?
Mebeverine is a medicine used for the relief of the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome or IBS and related intestinal disorders caused by spasms in the muscles of the intestines, including chronic irritable colon, mucous colitis, spastic constipation, and spastic colitis.
Mebeverine is to be used by adults and children over 10 years of age. However, specialists at times prescribe mebeverine for intestinal spasms in younger children.
Mebeverine is for use by those who have been previously diagnosed with IBS by a doctor.
Patient Information Leaflet
For further information on this IBS treatment please refer to the Mebeverine patient information leaflet.
How does Mebeverine work?
Mebeverine Hydrochloride
Mebeverine hydrochloride is an antispasmodic medicine. It works by relaxing the muscle in the walls of the intestines, relieving painful muscle spasms in the gut and reduces related symptoms like colicky abdominal cramps and pain, wind, bloating, and diarrhoea alternating with constipation.
What are the benefits of taking Mebeverine?
Mebeverine is effective in providing relief to the painful muscle spasms in the gut. It effectively reduces the symptoms that are associated with irritable bowel syndrome and related intestinal disorders.
How do I use Mebeverine?
Mebeverine Tablets
Mebeverine should be taken exactly as directed by your doctor. It is important to read the information leaflet that comes with the product package as it provides other information about the medication and its possible side effects.
Mebeverine should be taken one tablet three times a day, 20 minutes before your three main meals. Swallow the tablet whole with a drink of water. Do not chew the tablets because they have an unpleasant taste.
Do not take more three tablets of Mebeverine in a 24-hour period.
What is the correct dosage of Mebeverine?
Mebeverine 135mg
The usual dose of Mebeverine is one tablet taken three times a day, 20 minutes before your three main meals.
Mebeverine should be taken for as long as recommended by your doctor. Do not increase your dose or your course of treatment without the approval of your doctor.
What are the side effects of Mebeverine?
Medicines and their side effects affect individual users in different ways. Not everyone who uses Mebeverine will experience the possible side effects.
Mebeverine Side Effects
Mebeverine has a very few reported side effects. The following are the common side effects of Mebeverine:
- Skin irritation, dry mouth, bloating, heartburn
- Allergic reactions mainly but not exclusively limited to the skin have been reported
- Immune system disorders such as hypersensitivity
- Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders such as angioedema, urticaria, exanthema, and face oedema
If you have concerns about the safety of the product and its side effects, consult first with your doctor before you start using the medication.
If this is the first time that you experience IBS symptoms or symptoms of other intestinal disorders, talk first with your doctor before you start using Mebeverine.
Do not use Mebeverine without first consulting with your doctor if you have any of the following:
- You are over 40 years old
- You passed blood in your stool
- You are feeling sick or being sick
- You have lost your appetite or your weight
- You look pale and feel tired
- You are very constipated
- You have fever
- You have recently travelled abroad
- You have abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge
- You have difficulty passing urine
Consult with your doctor if you get new symptoms, your symptoms get worse, or if your symptoms did not improve after 2 weeks of treatment.
Mebeverine is not known to affect your ability to drive a vehicle or operate a machine while you are taking the medication.
Consumption of alcohol within the recommended amount does not affect Mebeverine.
There are very limited amounts of data from the use of Mebeverine in pregnant women. Mebeverine, however, is not recommended for use by a pregnant woman.
It is not known if Mebeverine or its metabolites are excreted in human milk. Mebeverine is not recommended for use by breastfeeding mothers.
No interaction studies have been performed, except with alcohol. In vitro and in vivo studies in animals have demonstrated the absence of any interaction between Mebeverine hydrochloride and ethanol.
Still, it is important that you share with your doctor a list of all the medications you are taking before you start using Mebeverine.
Buy Mebeverine
How do I buy Mebeverine tablets online?
You can safely buy Mebeverine 135 mg Tablets online at UK Meds. You will need first an online consultation with a prescriber before your order will be supplied. The online consultation will ensure that Mebeverine 135 mg Tablets are the right medication for your medical conditions.
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