Consuming alcohol with Mebiz SR does not cause any harmful side effects.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Mebiz 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Mebiz SR during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE
Mebiz SR does not usually affect your ability to drive.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mebiz SR is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mebiz SR may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised in patients with severe kidney disease.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mebiz SR is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mebiz SR may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised in patients with severe liver disease.
Medicine Overview of Mebiz SR 200mg Tablet
Introduction
Mebiz 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 spasm. Mebiz 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...
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Uses of Mebiz SR
Irritable bowel syndrome
Side effects of Mebiz SR
Common
Skin rash
How to use Mebiz 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. Mebiz SR is to be taken empty stomach.
How Mebiz SR works
Mebiz SR relaxes the muscles of the intestine and relieves spasm.
What if you forget to take Mebiz SR?
If you miss a dose of Mebiz 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.
Quick Tips
Mebiz 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 Mebiz SR, or get worse at any time.
Stop taking Mebiz 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.
Brief Description
Indication
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), GI tract spasm
Adult Dose
Oral
Irritable bowel syndrome; Gastrointestinal tract spasm
Adult:
Tablet 135 mg tid, may reduce gradually after several wk when the desired effect has been obtained;
As modified-release Capsule: 200 mg bid.
Contraindication
Paralytic ileus.
Mode of Action
Mebeverine is an antispasmodic agent which exerts direct action on the GI smooth muscle.
Precaution
Caution should be exercised in porphyria or allergic reaction to this or any other medicine of this group.
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