Mebax 135mg Capsule
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Product introduction
Mebax 135mg Capsule 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.
Mebax 135mg Capsule 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.
Mebax 135mg Capsule 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.
Uses of Mebax Capsule
Side effects of Mebax Capsule
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Mebax
- Fainting
- Skin rash
- Angioedema (swelling of deeper layers of skin)
How to use Mebax Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Mebax 135mg Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.
How Mebax Capsule works
Mebax 135mg Capsule relaxes the muscles of the intestine and relieves spasm.
Safety advice
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Mebax 135mg Capsule does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Mebax 135mg Capsule 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Mebax 135mg Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Mebax 135mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mebax 135mg Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mebax 135mg Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised in patients with severe kidney disease.
Caution is advised in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mebax 135mg Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mebax 135mg Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised in patients with severe liver disease.
Caution is advised in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Mebax Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Mebax 135mg Capsule, 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
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Mebax 135mg Capsule 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 Mebax 135mg Capsule, or get worse at any time.
- Stop taking Mebax 135mg Capsule 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.
- Mebax 135mg Capsule 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 Mebax 135mg Capsule, or get worse at any time.
- Stop taking Mebax 135mg Capsule 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
P-Methoxybenzoic Acids and Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Antispasmodics (IBD)
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is Mebax 135mg Capsule/Colospa/Colospa retard/ Mebaspa/Mebiz-SR/Morease used for?
Colospa/Colospa retard/ Mebaspa/Mebiz-SR/Morease are all trade name for the active medicine Mebax 135mg Capsule. 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 Mebax 135mg Capsule be used for period pain?
Mebax 135mg Capsule 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
Can I take Mebax 135mg Capsule with buscopan?
Buscopan contains butylscopolamine which is also an antispasmodic like Mebax 135mg Capsule. Taking Mebax 135mg Capsule and buscopan together will provide added effect, but can cause additive side-effects. Consult your doctor before taking Mebax 135mg Capsule and buscopan together
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 Mebax 135mg Capsule with Imodium/Loperamide?
There are no known serious drug interactions between Mebax 135mg Capsule and Imodium/ Loperamide. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on mebeverine
Can I take Mebax 135mg Capsule with paracetamol/ Co codamol?
There are no known serious drug interactions between Mebax 135mg Capsule 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 I take Mebax 135mg Capsule with antibiotics?
There are no known serious drug interactions between Mebax 135mg Capsule and antibiotics. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on Mebax 135mg Capsule
Is Mebax 135mg Capsule a laxative?
No, Mebax 135mg Capsule 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
Does Mebax 135mg Capsule help constipation or stop diarrhea?
Mebax 135mg Capsule may cause constipation; however, it has no known effects on stopping diarrhea
Does Mebax 135mg Capsule reduce bloating?
Yes, Mebax 135mg Capsule reduces all symptoms of inflammatory bowel syndrome such as abdominal cramps, pain, gas, and bloating
Does Mebax 135mg Capsule affect pill/contraceptive pill?
No, there are no known interactions between Mebax 135mg Capsule and contraceptive pills. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on Mebax 135mg Capsule
Is Mebax 135mg Capsule a prescription /over the counter medicine?
Mebax 135mg Capsule is available over the counter. However, do not self-medicate and consult your doctor about your symptoms before taking Mebax 135mg Capsule
How long can I take Mebax 135mg Capsule for?
Take Mebax 135mg Capsule as directed by your doctor.
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Name: Shreya Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Address: SHREYA HOUSE, 301/A, Pereira Hill Road, Andheri East, Mumbai - 400 099, India
Country of origin: India
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