Mebeverine Hydrochloride
Indications
Mebeverine Hydrochloride is used for:
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.
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Paralytic ileus.
Precautions
Caution should be exercised in porphyria or allergic reaction to this or any other medicine of this group.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Mebeverine Hydrochloride :
Dizziness, headache, GI disturbances, insomnia, anorexia, decreased heart rate, hypersensitivity (e.g. urticaria, erythematous rash, angioedema).
Mechanism of Action
Mebeverine is an antispasmodic agent which exerts direct action on the GI smooth muscle.