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Mebeverine hydrochloride

Take 20 minutes before meals.
If you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, it may help to keep a food and lifestyle diary to monitor your symptoms and activities.

About mebeverine hydrochloride

Type of medicine	Antispasmodic
Used for	Irritable bowel syndrome Spasm of the gut muscle
Also called	Colofac Colofac MR
Available as	Tablets Capsules Oral suspension

Mebeverine hydrochloride works by causing muscle in the gut to relax, so relieving painful muscle spasms.

Before taking mebeverine hydrochloride

Before taking mebeverine hydrochloride make sure your doctor or pharmacist knows:

If you are pregnant, trying for a baby or breast-feeding.
If you suffer from inactivity of the bowel.
If you suffer from porphyria (a blood disorder).
If you are allergic to any sugars.

How to take mebeverine hydrochloride

Take 20 minutes before meals.
Do not chew the tablets/capsules.

Getting the most from your treatment

If you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, it may help to keep a food and lifestyle diary to monitor your symptoms and activities.
By noting down everything that you eat and drink, times that you were stressed, and when you took any formal exercise, you may identify triggers, such as a food, alcohol, or emotional stresses, and may show if exercise helps to ease or prevent your symptoms.

Can mebeverine hydrochloride cause problems

Along with their useful effects all medicines can cause unwanted side effects, which usually improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following side effects continue or become troublesome.

Common side-effects - these affect less than 1 in 10 people who take this medicine	What can I do if I experience this
Inflamed or red skin, itching, rash	These may be signs that you are allergic to mebeverine. Contact your doctor as soon as possible.

Important: If you notice swelling of the face, lips, or tongue stop taking mebeverine and contact your doctor immediately.

How to store mebeverine hydrochloride

Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct heat and light.

Important information about all medicines

Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
Make sure that the person prescribing this medicine knows about any other medicines that you are taking. This includes medicines you buy and herbal and homeopathic medicines.
If you buy any medicines check with a pharmacist that they are safe to take with your other medicines.
Before taking this medicine tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction after taking any medicine.
Never take more than the prescribed dose. If you suspect that you or someone else has taken an overdose of this medicine go to the accident and emergency department of your local hospital at once. Always take the container with you, if possible, even if it is empty.
If you are having any treatment like an operation or dental treatment tell the person carrying out the treatment which medicines you are taking.
Always read the printed information leaflet that comes with your medicine.
This medicine is for you. Never give it to other people even if their condition appears to be the same as yours.
Never keep out of date or unwanted medicines. Take them to your local pharmacy which will dispose of them for you.
If you have any questions about this medicine ask your pharmacist.

Comprehensive patient resources are available at www.patient.co.uk

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Last Updated:
3 Oct 2007

Date of Next Review:
2 Oct 2009

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Mebeverine hydrochloride

About mebeverine hydrochloride

Before taking mebeverine hydrochloride

How to take mebeverine hydrochloride

Getting the most from your treatment

Can mebeverine hydrochloride cause problems

How to store mebeverine hydrochloride

Important information about all medicines

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