Mebalfa 10mg Tablet SR
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Product introduction
Mebalfa 10mg 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.
Mebalfa 10mg Tablet SR is used in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome
Mebalfa 10mg Tablet SR is used in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome
Uses of Mebalfa Tablet SR
Benefits of Mebalfa 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. Mebalfa 10mg 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 Mebalfa 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 Mebalfa
- Fainting
- Skin rash
- Angioedema (swelling of deeper layers of skin)
How to use Mebalfa 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. Mebalfa 10mg Tablet SR is to be taken empty stomach.
Safety advice
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Mebalfa 10mg Tablet SR does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Mebalfa 10mg 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 Mebalfa 10mg Tablet SR during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Mebalfa 10mg Tablet SR does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mebalfa 10mg Tablet SR is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mebalfa 10mg 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
Mebalfa 10mg Tablet SR is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mebalfa 10mg 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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Mebalfa 10mg 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 Mebalfa 10mg Tablet SR, or get worse at any time.
- Stop taking Mebalfa 10mg 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
What is Mebalfa 10mg 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 Mebalfa 10mg 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
Can Mebalfa 10mg Tablet SR be used for period pain?
Mebalfa 10mg 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
Can I take Mebalfa 10mg Tablet SR with buscopan?
Buscopan contains butylscopolamine which is also an antispasmodic like Mebalfa 10mg Tablet SR. Taking Mebalfa 10mg Tablet SR and buscopan together will provide added effect, but can cause additive side-effects. Consult your doctor before taking Mebalfa 10mg Tablet SR and buscopan together
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
Can I take Mebalfa 10mg Tablet SR with Imodium/Loperamide?
There are no known serious drug interactions between Mebalfa 10mg Tablet SR and Imodium/ Loperamide. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on mebeverine
Can I take Mebalfa 10mg Tablet SR with paracetamol/ Co codamol?
There are no known serious drug interactions between Mebalfa 10mg 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
Can I take Mebalfa 10mg Tablet SR with antibiotics?
There are no known serious drug interactions between Mebalfa 10mg Tablet SR and antibiotics. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on Mebalfa 10mg Tablet SR
Is Mebalfa 10mg Tablet SR a laxative?
No, Mebalfa 10mg 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
Does Mebalfa 10mg Tablet SR help constipation or stop diarrhea?
Mebalfa 10mg Tablet SR may cause constipation; however, it has no known effects on stopping diarrhea
Does Mebalfa 10mg Tablet SR reduce bloating?
Yes, Mebalfa 10mg Tablet SR reduces all symptoms of inflammatory bowel syndrome such as abdominal cramps, pain, gas, and bloating
Does Mebalfa 10mg Tablet SR affect pill/contraceptive pill?
No, there are no known interactions between Mebalfa 10mg Tablet SR and contraceptive pills. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on Mebalfa 10mg Tablet SR
Is Mebalfa 10mg Tablet SR a prescription /over the counter medicine?
Mebalfa 10mg Tablet SR is available over the counter. However, do not self-medicate and consult your doctor about your symptoms before taking Mebalfa 10mg Tablet SR
How long can I take Mebalfa 10mg Tablet SR for?
Take Mebalfa 10mg Tablet SR as directed by your doctor.
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