Mebecon 200mg Tablet SR
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Product introduction
Mebecon 200mg Tablet SR 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.
Mebecon 200mg Tablet SR 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.
Mebecon 200mg Tablet SR 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 Mebecon Tablet SR
Benefits of Mebecon Tablet 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. Mebecon 200mg Tablet SR 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.
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.
Side effects of Mebecon Tablet SR
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 Mebecon
- Fainting
- Skin rash
- Angioedema (swelling of deeper layers of skin)
How to use Mebecon Tablet 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. Mebecon 200mg Tablet SR is to be taken empty stomach.
How Mebecon Tablet SR works
Mebecon 200mg Tablet SR relaxes the muscles of the intestine and relieves spasm.
Safety advice
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Mebecon 200mg Tablet SR does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Mebecon 200mg Tablet SR 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 Mebecon 200mg Tablet SR during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Mebecon 200mg Tablet SR does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mebecon 200mg Tablet SR is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mebecon 200mg Tablet SR 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
Mebecon 200mg Tablet SR is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mebecon 200mg Tablet SR 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 Mebecon Tablet SR?
If you miss a dose of Mebecon 200mg Tablet SR, 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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Quick tips
- Mebecon 200mg Tablet SR 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 Mebecon 200mg Tablet SR, or get worse at any time.
- Stop taking Mebecon 200mg Tablet SR 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
Anti-spasmodics (IBD)
Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. What is Mebecon 200mg Tablet SR/Colospa/Colospa retard/ Mebaspa/Mebiz-SR/Morease used for?
Colospa/Colospa retard/ Mebaspa/Mebiz-SR/Morease are all trade name for the active medicine Mebecon 200mg Tablet SR. 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
Q. Can Mebecon 200mg Tablet SR be used for period pain?
Mebecon 200mg Tablet SR 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
Q. Can I take Mebecon 200mg Tablet SR with buscopan?
Buscopan contains butylscopolamine which is also an antispasmodic like Mebecon 200mg Tablet SR. Taking Mebecon 200mg Tablet SR and buscopan together will provide added effect, but can cause additive side-effects. Consult your doctor before taking Mebecon 200mg Tablet SR and buscopan together
Q. 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
Q. Can I take Mebecon 200mg Tablet SR with Imodium/Loperamide?
There are no known serious drug interactions between Mebecon 200mg Tablet SR and Imodium/ Loperamide. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on mebeverine
Q. Can I take Mebecon 200mg Tablet SR with paracetamol/ Co codamol?
There are no known serious drug interactions between Mebecon 200mg Tablet SR 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
Q. Can I take Mebecon 200mg Tablet SR with antibiotics?
There are no known serious drug interactions between Mebecon 200mg Tablet SR and antibiotics. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on Mebecon 200mg Tablet SR
Q. Is Mebecon 200mg Tablet SR a laxative?
No, Mebecon 200mg Tablet SR 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
Q. Does Mebecon 200mg Tablet SR help constipation or stop diarrhea?
Mebecon 200mg Tablet SR may cause constipation; however, it has no known effects on stopping diarrhea
Q. Does Mebecon 200mg Tablet SR reduce bloating?
Yes, Mebecon 200mg Tablet SR reduces all symptoms of inflammatory bowel syndrome such as abdominal cramps, pain, gas, and bloating
Q. Does Mebecon 200mg Tablet SR affect pill/contraceptive pill?
No, there are no known interactions between Mebecon 200mg Tablet SR and contraceptive pills. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on Mebecon 200mg Tablet SR
Q. Is Mebecon 200mg Tablet SR a prescription /over the counter medicine?
Mebecon 200mg Tablet SR is available over the counter. However, do not self-medicate and consult your doctor about your symptoms before taking Mebecon 200mg Tablet SR
Q. How long can I take Mebecon 200mg Tablet SR for?
Take Mebecon 200mg Tablet SR as directed by your doctor.
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Country of origin: India
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