Colospa/Colospa retard/ Mebaspa/Mebiz-SR/Morease are all trade name for the active medicine Benizep 200mg Capsule 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 Benizep 200mg Capsule SR be used for period pain?

Benizep 200mg Capsule 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 Benizep 200mg Capsule SR with buscopan?

Buscopan contains butylscopolamine which is also an antispasmodic like Benizep 200mg Capsule SR. Taking Benizep 200mg Capsule SR and buscopan together will provide added effect, but can cause additive side-effects. Consult your doctor before taking Benizep 200mg Capsule 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 Benizep 200mg Capsule SR with Imodium/Loperamide?

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

Q. Can I take Benizep 200mg Capsule SR with paracetamol/ Co codamol?

There are no known serious drug interactions between Benizep 200mg Capsule 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 Benizep 200mg Capsule SR with antibiotics?

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

Q. Is Benizep 200mg Capsule SR a laxative?

No, Benizep 200mg Capsule 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 Benizep 200mg Capsule SR help constipation or stop diarrhea?

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

Q. Does Benizep 200mg Capsule SR reduce bloating?

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

Q. Does Benizep 200mg Capsule SR affect pill/contraceptive pill?

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

Q. Is Benizep 200mg Capsule SR a prescription /over the counter medicine?

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

Q. How long can I take Benizep 200mg Capsule SR for?

Take Benizep 200mg Capsule SR as directed by your doctor.

Information last updated by Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology on 29th Oct 2024.
The medicine details are for information purpose only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

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