Mebeverine
About
Mebeverine is a class of medicines called 'antispasmodic' (spasm and cramps reliever) agent primarily used to treat inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS), stomach pain due to spasms, cramps, and bloating. Inflammatory bowel syndrome is an umbrella term describing complications that involve chronic inflammation of your digestive tract. Besides this, abdominal spasms are acute condition in which the abdominal muscles (abs), intestine, and stomach contract severely.
Mebeverine contains ‘Mebeverine’ that works by blocking calcium channels and muscarinic receptors on the smooth muscle, which cause muscle contraction and pain sensation, thereby stopping sudden muscle contractions (spasms) and reducing abdominal pain caused due by spasms, cramps, and gas formation, bloating, and discomfort.
You are advised to take Mebeverine for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical conditions. In some cases, you may experience skin rash. Most of the side effects of Mebeverine do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. Please inform your doctor immediately if you experience difficulty in breathing, or swelling of the face, neck, lips, tongue, or throat.
If you are known to be allergic to Mebeverine or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Mebeverine. Mebeverine is not recommended for children and adolescents below 18 years of age. Inform your doctor if you have porphyria (an enzyme deficiency in blood), heart, kidney, or liver problems, and severe constipation. This medicine contains lactose and sucrose, so inform your doctor if you have an intolerance to any sugars. Let your doctor know if you use any prescription and non-prescription medications you are taking, including vitamins, before starting Mebeverine.
Uses of Mebeverine
Medicinal Benefits
Mebeverine belongs to a group of medicines called anti-spasmodic agents. Mebeverine is used to reduce and relieve irritable bowel syndrome and abdominal spasmodic pain. Mebeverine works by relieving contractions associated with smooth muscles of the abdomen and intestine. It may affect calcium channels, and muscarinic receptors on smooth muscle which cause pain sensation thereby stop sudden muscle contractions (spasms) and help to reduce abdominal pain caused due to spasms, cramps and gas formation, bloating, and discomfort.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Mebeverine
- Skin rash
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Do not take Mebeverine if you are allergic to ‘Mebeverine’ or any other contents present in it. If you have had a history of acute porphyria (an enzyme deficiency in blood), heart disease, kidney disease, liver problems, and severe constipation, consult your doctor before taking Mebeverine. Let your doctor know if you use any prescription and non-prescription medications you are taking, including vitamins, and herbal drugs before starting Mebeverine. This medicine contains lactose, so inform your doctor if you have an intolerance to any sugars. Mebeverine also contains propylene glycol, which may cause alcohol-like symptoms, and the methyl parahydroxybenzoate which may cause delayed allergic reactions, mainly affecting the skin, inform your doctor immediately if you experience any allergic symptoms. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Mebeverine. Mebeverine is not recommended for children and adolescents below 18 years of age.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: No interaction found/established.
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Mebeverine may have interactions with suffering from acute porphyria (an enzyme deficiency in blood), heart, kidney, and liver problems.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionThe interaction of alcohol with Mebeverine is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using Mebeverine.
Pregnancy
cautionAs the data around the use of Mebeverine in pregnancy is limited. Please consult your doctor before taking Mebeverine if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
cautionIt is highly recommended to consult your doctor before taking Mebeverine in case you are breastfeeding.
Driving
safe if prescribedMebeverine usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. However, if you notice any side effects like dizziness, avoid driving and operating machinery until you feel better.
Liver
cautionMebeverine to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Kidney
cautionMebeverine to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Children
cautionMebeverine should not be given to children below 10 years of age as the safety and effectiveness were not established.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Eat smaller meals more often.
- Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption. Alcohol intake leads to increased production of stomach acid, thereby increases acidity and heartburn.
- Maintain a healthy weight by regular exercising.
- Avoid carbonated and caffeinated beverages.
- Practice relaxation techniques and avoid stress by doing yoga or meditation.
- Avoid foods such as high-fat food, spicy food, chocolates, citrus fruits, pineapple, tomato, onion, garlic, tea, and soda.
- Avoid deep-fried and spicy foods.
- Foods containing probiotics may help in providing relief from gas and bloating.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): It is an umbrella term describing complications that involve chronic inflammation of your digestive tract. It includes Ulcerative colitis, which involves inflammation and sores (ulcers) of the lining of your large intestine (colon) and rectum.
Abdominal or Stomach spasm: It is a short-term or acute condition in which the abdominal muscles (abs), intestine, and stomach contract severely. Stomach spasms can be caused due to muscle strain, dehydration, stomach gas formation, inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, gastritis (stomach inflammation), pregnancy, constipation, or other gastrointestinal infection.
FAQs
It is essential to let your doctor know if you have had a history of acute porphyria (an enzyme deficiency in blood), heart, kidney, and liver problems if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy and breastfeeding before taking Mebeverine.
Yes, Mebeverine contains 'Mebeverine' that reduces all symptoms of inflammatory bowel syndrome such as abdominal cramps, pain, gas, and bloating.
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose of Mebeverine to make up for a missed one.
Mebeverine is generally prescribed for short durations. To treat your condition effectually continue taking Mebeverine for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking Mebeverine.
Take Mebeverine in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Mebeverine should preferably be taken 25-30 minutes before a meal for better results.
