Mebiz SR 200 mg (Capsule (Sustained Release))
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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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.