Mebespa 135mg Tablet


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Taurus Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient Mebeverine (135mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical ClassP-Methoxybenzoic Acids and Derivatives
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassGASTRO INTESTINAL
Action ClassAnti-spasmodics (IBD)
User Rating4.5
User Reviews750

FAQ

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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
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Does Mebespa 135mg help constipation or stop diarrhea?
Mebespa 135mg may cause constipation; however, it has no known effects on stopping diarrhea
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Is Mebespa 135mg a laxative?
No, Mebespa 135mg 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
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Can I take Mebespa 135mg with antibiotics?
There are no known serious drug interactions between Mebespa 135mg and antibiotics. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on Mebespa 135mg
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Does Mebespa 135mg reduce bloating?
Yes, Mebespa 135mg reduces all symptoms of inflammatory bowel syndrome such as abdominal cramps, pain, gas, and bloating
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Can I take Mebespa 135mg with paracetamol/ Co codamol?
There are no known serious drug interactions between Mebespa 135mg 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
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Is Mebespa 135mg a prescription /over the counter medicine?
Mebespa 135mg is available over the counter. However, do not self-medicate and consult your doctor about your symptoms before taking Mebespa 135mg
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Can I take Mebespa 135mg with buscopan?
Buscopan contains butylscopolamine which is also an antispasmodic like Mebespa 135mg. Taking Mebespa 135mg and buscopan together will provide added effect, but can cause additive side-effects. Consult your doctor before taking Mebespa 135mg and buscopan together
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How long can I take Mebespa 135mg for?
Take Mebespa 135mg as directed by your doctor.
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What is Mebespa 135mg/Colospa/Colospa retard/ Mebaspa/Mebiz-SR/Morease used for?
Colospa/Colospa retard/ Mebaspa/Mebiz-SR/Morease are all trade name for the active medicine Mebespa 135mg. 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
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Can Mebespa 135mg be used for period pain?
Mebespa 135mg 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
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Does Mebespa 135mg affect pill/contraceptive pill?
No, there are no known interactions between Mebespa 135mg and contraceptive pills. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on Mebespa 135mg
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Can I take Mebespa 135mg with Imodium/Loperamide?
There are no known serious drug interactions between Mebespa 135mg and Imodium/ Loperamide. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on mebeverine
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What if you forget to take Mebespa Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Mebespa 135mg, 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
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Mebespa 135mg Tablet Reviews

Mebespa 135mg 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.

Mebespa 135mg 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 Mebespa 135mg Tablet Works

Mebespa 135mg relaxes the muscles of the intestine and relieves spasm.

How to Use Mebespa 135mg Tablet

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. Mebespa 135mg is to be taken empty stomach.

Benefits of Mebespa 135mg Tablet

  • 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. Mebespa 135mg 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 Mebespa 135mg Tablet

  • Treatment of Irritable bowel syndrome

Mebespa 135mg Tablet Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Kidney  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mebespa 135mg is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mebespa 135mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.Caution is advised in patients with severe kidney disease.
Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Mebespa 135mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol  SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Mebespa 135mg does not cause any harmful side effects.
Liver  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mebespa 135mg is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mebespa 135mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.Caution is advised in patients with severe liver disease.
Driving  SAFE
Mebespa 135mg does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Mebespa 135mg 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.

Quick Tips

  • Stop taking Mebespa 135mg and consult a doctor if you experience difficulty in breathing or swelling of face, neck, tongue or throat.
  • Do not stop taking the tablets without talking to your doctor, even if you feel better.
  • Mebespa 135mg relieves symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome such as abdominal pain and cramps, bloating, flatulence and diarrhea alternating with constipation.
  • Take it 20 minutes before a meal to relieve or reduce post meal symptoms.
  • Talk to your doctor if your symptoms do not get better within two weeks of taking Mebespa 135mg, or get worse at any time.

References

  1. Mebeverine [New Zealand Data Sheet]. Wellington, New Zealand: Arrotex Pharmaceuticals (NZ) Limited; 2023.
  2. National Health Services. How and when to take mebeverine. [Last reviewed: 17 Feb. 2023].
  3. Mebeverine hydrochloride [Patient Information Leaflet]. Constantia Kloof, South Africa: Abbott Laboratories S.A. (Pty) Ltd.; 2023.
  4. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation. Mebeverine.

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