The intestine is a long muscular tube that food passes down so it can be digested.
If the intestine goes into spasm and squeezes too tightly, you get pain. The way this medicine works is by relieving the spasm, pain, and other symptoms of IBS.
Mebeverine belongs to a group of medicines called antispasmodics.
The exact mechanism of action is not known, but multiple mechanisms, such as a decrease in ion channel permeability, blockade of noradrenaline reuptake, a local anesthetic effect, changes in water absorption as well as weak anti-muscarinergic

The way this medicine works is by relieving the spasm, pain, and other symptoms of IBS.
The main symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) include:

Try to take the tablet 20 minutes before a meal, as some people find their symptoms to be strongest after they have eaten.
Swallow the tablet whole with water.
Do not chew the tablet.
Adults (including the elderly):

The recommended dose is one tablet three times a day. Do not take more than three tablets per day.
The number of tablets you take may be lowered if your symptoms improve.

Children and adolescents: Mebeverine is not recommended for use in children and adolescents below 18 years of age
Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

Difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face, neck, lips, tongue, or throat (severe allergic reactions).
Other side effects: allergic reactions may occur, such as skin reactions, inflamed or reddened skin, swelling, hives, itching, or skin rashes.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

Cook homemade meals using fresh ingredients when you can.
Keep a diary of what you eat and any symptoms you get – try to avoid things that trigger your IBS.
Try to find ways to relax.
Get plenty of exercises.
Try probiotics for a month to see if they help.
Do not delay or skip meals
Do not eat too quickly
Do not eat lots of fatty, spicy, or processed foods
Do not drink more than 3 cups of tea or coffee a day

If you are allergic to Mebeverine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
Have developed new symptoms or your symptoms have become worse.
Have liver or kidney problems.

You should tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.

Store below 25°c
Don’t refrigerate
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

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