Mevin 135 mg (Tablet)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Mebeverine hydrochloride |
| Company | Square pharmaceuticals plc |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Symptomatic treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Chronic irritable colon
- Spastic constipation
- Mucous colitis
- Colicky abdominal pain
- Persistent non-specific diarrhoea
Description
Musculotropic antispasmodic agent used to relieve cramps or spasms of the stomach and intestine (gut). Particularly useful in treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and similar conditions. Works by relaxing the muscles and helping restore the normal movement of the gut.
Dosage & Administration
- 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, it should be taken as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, then skip the missed dose and maintain the regular dosing schedule. Dose should not be doubled to compensate the missed 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 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
On theoretical grounds it may be predicted that CNS excitability will occur in case of overdosage. No specific antidote is known: gastric lavage and symptomatic treatment is recommended
Therapeutic Class
Anticholinergics
Storage Conditions
Do not store above 30°C. Keep away from light and out of the reach of children
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