Veripel SR 200

Generic

Mebeverine Hydrochloride

 

Indications

• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is treated with mebeverine as a symptomatic therapy (IBS)
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Constipation with spasms
• Colitis mucous
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Diarrhoea that persists but isn't specific

 

Pharmacology

Mebeverine is a musculotropic antispasmodic that is used to treat stomach and intestine cramps and spasms (gut). Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other related disorders benefit greatly from it. It works by relaxing muscles and assisting in the restoration of regular gastrointestinal motility.

 

Dosage & Administration

For adults, elderly and children over 10 years:

• Mebeverine Hydrochloride 135 mg tablet: 1 tablet 03 times daily.
• Mebeverine Hydrochloride 200 mg capsule: 1 capsule 02 times daily.

This is most effective when taken 20 minutes before meals. After several weeks when the desired effect has been obtained, the dosage may be gradually reduced.

Missed dose: If a dose of this medicine is missed, that should be taken as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, then skip the missed dose and the regular dosing schedule should be maintained. Dose should not be doubled at the same time to compensate the missed dose.

Use in children: Mebeverine is not recommended for children under 10 years.

 

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the drug or any other ingredients.

 

Side Effect

Mebeverine is generally well tolerated. A few adverse effects, including as skin rash, urticaria, and angioedema, may occur.

 

Pregnancy & Lactation

In animal studies, there has been no evidence of teratogenicity. However, standard precautions should be followed while administering any medication during pregnancy. After receiving a therapeutic dose of mebeverine, it is not excreted in breast milk.

 

Precautions & Warnings

Porphyria or an adverse response to this or any other medication in this category should be treated with caution.

 

Therapeutic Class

Anticholinergics

 

Storage Conditions

Do not store above 30°C. Keep away from light and out of the reach of children.

 

Pharmaceutical Name

Beacon Pharmaceuticals Ltd.