Meb SR 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. Meb SR 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 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.

If you miss a dose of Meb SR 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.

Chemical Class::P-Methoxybenzoic Acids and Derivatives|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::GASTRO INTESTINAL|Action Class::Anti-spasmodics (IBD)

• Q. Q. What is Meb SR Capsule/Colospa/Colospa retard/ Mebaspa/Mebiz-SR/Morease used for??
  Ans: Colospa/Colospa retard/ Mebaspa/Mebiz-SR/Morease are all trade name for the active medicine Meb SR 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
• Q. Q. Can Meb SR Capsule be used for period pain??
  Ans: Meb SR 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
• Q. Q. Can I take Meb SR Capsule with buscopan??
  Ans: Buscopan contains butylscopolamine which is also an antispasmodic like Meb SR Capsule. Taking Meb SR Capsule and buscopan together will provide added effect, but can cause additive side-effects. Consult your doctor before taking Meb SR Capsule and buscopan together
• Q. Q. Can I take mebeverine with Omeprazole/Lansoprazole??
  Ans: 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. Q. Can I take Meb SR Capsule with Imodium/Loperamide??
  Ans: There are no known serious drug interactions between Meb SR Capsule and Imodium/ Loperamide. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on mebeverine
• Q. Q. Can I take Meb SR Capsule with paracetamol/ Co codamol??
  Ans: There are no known serious drug interactions between Meb SR 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
• Q. Q. Can I take Meb SR Capsule with antibiotics??
  Ans: There are no known serious drug interactions between Meb SR Capsule and antibiotics. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on Meb SR Capsule
• Q. Q. Is Meb SR Capsule a laxative??
  Ans: No, Meb SR 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
• Q. Q. Does Meb SR Capsule help constipation or stop diarrhea??
  Ans: Meb SR Capsule may cause constipation; however, it has no known effects on stopping diarrhea
• Q. Q. Does Meb SR Capsule reduce bloating??
  Ans: Yes, Meb SR Capsule reduces all symptoms of inflammatory bowel syndrome such as abdominal cramps, pain, gas, and bloating
• Q. Q. Does Meb SR Capsule affect pill/contraceptive pill??
  Ans: No, there are no known interactions between Meb SR Capsule and contraceptive pills. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on Meb SR Capsule
• Q. Q. Is Meb SR Capsule a prescription /over the counter medicine??
  Ans: Meb SR Capsule is available over the counter. However, do not self-medicate and consult your doctor about your symptoms before taking Meb SR Capsule
• Q. Q. How long can I take Meb SR Capsule for??
  Ans: Take Meb SR Capsule as directed by your doctor.

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