Meb SR Capsule

Written By Dr. Betina Chandolia, MDS, BDS

Reviewed By Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:06 AM (IST)

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.

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General Information

Contains

Mebeverine (200mg)

Marketer

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

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, fainting, or angioedema 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.

Uses of Meb Capsule SR

Irritable bowel syndrome

Side effects of Meb Capsule 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 Meb

Fainting
Skin rash
Angioedema (swelling of deeper layers of skin)

How to use Meb Capsule 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. Meb SR Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.

How Meb Capsule SR works

Meb SR Capsule relaxes the muscles of the intestine and relieves spasm.

All substitutes for Meb SR Capsule

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

Meb SR Capsule 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 Meb SR Capsule, or get worse at any time.
Stop taking Meb SR Capsule 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.
Meb SR Capsule 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 Meb SR Capsule, or get worse at any time.
Stop taking Meb SR Capsule 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Meb SR Capsule does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Meb SR Capsule 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 Meb SR Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

SAFE

Meb SR Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Meb SR Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Meb SR Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Meb SR Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Meb SR Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised in patients with severe liver disease.

Frequently asked questions

What is Meb SR Capsule/Colospa/Colospa retard/ Mebaspa/Mebiz-SR/Morease used for?

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

Can Meb SR Capsule be used for period pain?

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

Can I take Meb SR Capsule with buscopan?

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

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 Meb SR Capsule with Imodium/Loperamide?

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

Can I take Meb SR Capsule with paracetamol/ Co codamol?

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

Can I take Meb SR Capsule with antibiotics?

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

Is Meb SR Capsule a laxative?

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

Does Meb SR Capsule help constipation or stop diarrhea?

Meb SR Capsule may cause constipation; however, it has no known effects on stopping diarrhea

Does Meb SR Capsule reduce bloating?

Yes, Meb SR Capsule reduces all symptoms of inflammatory bowel syndrome such as abdominal cramps, pain, gas, and bloating

Does Meb SR Capsule affect pill/contraceptive pill?

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

Is Meb SR Capsule a prescription /over the counter medicine?

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

How long can I take Meb SR Capsule for?

Take Meb SR Capsule as directed by your doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

P-Methoxybenzoic Acids and Derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Antispasmodics (IBD)

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

References

User feedback

Patients taking Meb SR Capsule

Twice A Day

64%

Once A Day

36%

What are you using Meb Capsule SR for?

Irritable bowel syndrome

75%

Others

25%

How much was the improvement?

Poor

50%

Excellent

33%

Average

17%

What were the side-effects while using Meb SR Capsule?

Hard stool

50%

Skin rash

50%

How do you take Meb Capsule SR?

With or without food

50%

With food

50%

Please rate Meb SR Capsule on price

Average

67%

Expensive

33%

Patient concerns

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Marketer details

Name: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.

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Country of origin: India
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