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Drug Class
Antispasmodic
Common Uses
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Common Brand Names
Colospa, Mebiz, Colofac
Overview
Mebeverine (sometimes called mebeverine hydrochloride) is a type of medicine known as an antispasmodic. It helps with muscle spasms.
It can be used to ease painful stomach cramps if you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or other conditions. It works by relaxing certain muscles in your gut.
Mebeverine comes as tablets or slow-release capsules (also called modified release).
It's available on prescription in some countries.
Important Facts
- Take mebeverine 20 minutes before you have a meal.
- Mebeverine starts to work after 1 hour.
- Mebeverine is generally safe and you're unlikely to have side effects.
- Some people may get a mild itchy rash (hives) from mebeverine. If this happens to you, it may help to take an antihistamine, which you can buy from a pharmacy. Check with a pharmacist to see what type is suitable for you. Stop taking mebeverine if this side effect bothers you or does not go away. Ask a pharmacist or doctor whether they can recommend a different medicine.
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