Rostil SR 200 mg (Capsule (Sustained Release))

Title

• Rostil SR (Mebeverine Hydrochloride)

Categories

• Medicine
• Gastrointestinal Relief

Description

• Musculotropic antispasmodic agent
• Relieves cramps and spasms in the stomach and intestine
• Useful in treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and similar conditions
• Relaxes muscles and helps restore normal gut movement

Indications

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

Dosage & Administration

• Mebeverine Hydrochloride 135 mg tablet: 1 tablet 3 times daily
• Mebeverine Hydrochloride 200 mg capsule: 1 capsule 2 times daily
• Most effective when taken 20 minutes before meals
• Gradual dosage reduction after desired effect is obtained
• Missed dose management
• Not recommended for children under 10 years

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity to the drug or any other ingredients

Side Effects

• Well tolerated in general
• Possible side-effects: skin rash, urticaria, angioedema

Pregnancy & Lactation

• No teratogenicity shown in animal experiments
• Usual precautions during pregnancy
• Does not excrete in breast milk at therapeutic dose

Precautions & Warnings

• Caution in porphyria or allergic reaction to this or any other medicine of this group

Overdose Effects

• CNS excitability in case of overdosage
• No specific antidote known
• Recommendation for gastric lavage and symptomatic treatment

Therapeutic Class

• Anticholinergics

Storage Conditions

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

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