Mebiz SR 200 mg (Capsule (Sustained Release))

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Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Mebeverine hydrochloride
Company	Sun pharmaceutical bangladesh ltd

Indications

Symptomatic treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Chronic irritable colon
Spastic constipation
Mucous colitis
Colicky abdominal pain
Persistent non-specific diarrhoea

Description

Mebiz SR is a musculotropic antispasmodic agent used to relieve cramps or spasms of the stomach and intestine (gut). It is particularly useful in treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and similar conditions. It works by relaxing the muscles and helping restore the normal movement of the gut.

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.
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, take it as soon as possible; if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and maintain the regular dosing schedule. Do not double the dose.
Use in children: Mebeverine is not recommended for children under 10 years.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the drug or any other ingredients.

Side Effects

Generally well tolerated. However, few side-effects like skin rash, urticaria and angioedema may appear.

Pregnancy & Lactation

No teratogenicity shown in animal experiments. Usual precautions concerning the administration of any drug during pregnancy should be exercised. Mebeverine does not excrete in breast milk after administering at therapeutic dose.

Precautions & Warnings

Caution should be exercised in porphyria or allergic reaction to this or any other medicine of this group.

Overdose Effects

Theoretical prediction of CNS excitability in case of overdosage. No specific antidote known: gastric lavage and symptomatic treatment recommended.

Therapeutic Class

Anticholinergics

Storage Conditions

Do not store above 30°C. Keep away from light and out of the reach of children.