Mebecare 200mg Capsule SR

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Eurocare
Active Ingredient	Mebeverine (200mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	P-Methoxybenzoic Acids and Derivatives
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class	Anti-spasmodics (IBD)
User Rating	4.2
User Reviews	741

FAQ

Does Mebecare 200mg affect pill/contraceptive pill?

No, there are no known interactions between Mebecare 200mg and contraceptive pills. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on Mebecare 200mg

Can I take Mebecare 200mg with Imodium/Loperamide?

There are no known serious drug interactions between Mebecare 200mg and Imodium/ Loperamide. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on mebeverine

Does Mebecare 200mg help constipation or stop diarrhea?

Mebecare 200mg may cause constipation; however, it has no known effects on stopping diarrhea

Can I take Mebecare 200mg with buscopan?

Buscopan contains butylscopolamine which is also an antispasmodic like Mebecare 200mg. Taking Mebecare 200mg and buscopan together will provide added effect, but can cause additive side-effects. Consult your doctor before taking Mebecare 200mg and buscopan together

Does Mebecare 200mg reduce bloating?

Yes, Mebecare 200mg reduces all symptoms of inflammatory bowel syndrome such as abdominal cramps, pain, gas, and bloating

What is Mebecare 200mg/Colospa/Colospa retard/ Mebaspa/Mebiz-SR/Morease used for?

Colospa/Colospa retard/ Mebaspa/Mebiz-SR/Morease are all trade name for the active medicine Mebecare 200mg. It is mainly used to treat and relieve symptoms of inflammatory bowel syndrome such as cramps in the abdomen, pain, gas, bloating and changes in bowel habits

Can I take Mebecare 200mg with paracetamol/ Co codamol?

There are no known serious drug interactions between Mebecare 200mg and paracetamol and co codamol preparation which contains codeine with paracetamol. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on mebeverine

Can Mebecare 200mg be used for period pain?

Mebecare 200mg mainly acts on the smooth muscles of the intestine. Hence, it is used to relieve cramps or spasms of the stomach and intestines (gut). It is particularly useful in treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and similar conditions. It is not known whether it can be used for period pain

Is Mebecare 200mg a laxative?

No, Mebecare 200mg is not a laxative; it belongs to a group of medicines called antispasmodics. It acts as a direct relaxant of the smooth muscles of the gut and relieves painfull contractions

Can I take mebeverine with Omeprazole/Lansoprazole?

There are no known serious drug interactions between mebeverine and omeprazole/lansoprazole. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on mebeverine

Can I take Mebecare 200mg with antibiotics?

There are no known serious drug interactions between Mebecare 200mg and antibiotics. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on Mebecare 200mg

Is Mebecare 200mg a prescription /over the counter medicine?

Mebecare 200mg is available over the counter. However, do not self-medicate and consult your doctor about your symptoms before taking Mebecare 200mg

How long can I take Mebecare 200mg for?

Take Mebecare 200mg as directed by your doctor.

What if you forget to take Mebecare Capsule SR?

If you miss a dose of Mebecare 200mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n

Mebecare 200mg Capsule SR Reviews

Mebecare 200mg is a prescription medicine used to treat and relieve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome such as stomach pain and spasm, cramps in the abdomen, gas, bloating, and changes in bowel habits. This medicine relaxes muscles of the intestine and relieves spasms.

Mebecare 200mg should be taken in a dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It is swallowed whole with a drink of water preferably 20 minutes before a meal to relieve or reduce post-meal symptoms. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Remember following lifestyle modifications like having a fiber-rich diet, increase fluid intake and regular exercise can help you to get better results.

This medicine has very less or minimal side effects but it may cause skin rash, fainting, or angioedema sometimes. Be cautious as it is important to stop the medication and inform the doctor if you encounter difficulty in breathing or swelling of the face, neck, tongue, or throat.

Before taking this medicine, you should let your doctor know if you have liver and kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

How Mebecare 200mg Capsule SR Works

Mebecare 200mg relaxes the muscles of the intestine and relieves spasm.

How to Use Mebecare 200mg Capsule SR

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Mebecare 200mg is to be taken empty stomach.

Benefits of Mebecare 200mg Capsule SR

In Treatment of Irritable bowel syndrome: Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory disease of the large intestine (colon) that usually needs long-term management. This can lead to bleeding, frequent diarrhea, bloating, flatulence, cramps, and stomach pain. Mebecare 200mg relaxes the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine) and relieves these symptoms effectively. Usually, it is used along with other medicines for the management of your condition. Continue taking it for as long as the doctor may advise you to. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it. Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

Uses of Mebecare 200mg Capsule SR

Treatment of Irritable bowel syndrome

Mebecare 200mg Capsule SR Side Effects

Safety Tips

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Mebecare 200mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Mebecare 200mg is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mebecare 200mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.Caution is advised in patients with severe kidney disease.

Driving ^SAFE

Mebecare 200mg does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Mebecare 200mg is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Mebecare 200mg does not cause any harmful side effects.

Liver ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Mebecare 200mg is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mebecare 200mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.Caution is advised in patients with severe liver disease.

Quick Tips

Take it 20 minutes before a meal to relieve or reduce post meal symptoms.
Do not stop taking the tablets without talking to your doctor, even if you feel better.
Talk to your doctor if your symptoms do not get better within two weeks of taking Mebecare 200mg, or get worse at any time.
Stop taking Mebecare 200mg and consult a doctor if you experience difficulty in breathing or swelling of face, neck, tongue or throat.
Mebecare 200mg relieves symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome such as abdominal pain and cramps, bloating, flatulence and diarrhea alternating with constipation.