Mebeverine: Indication, Dosage, Side Effect, Precaution

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Concise Prescribing Info

Indications/Uses

Listed in Dosage.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult: PO GI tract spasm; Irritable bowel syndrome 135 mg tid, may reduce gradually after several wk when the desired effect has been obtained; 100 mg tid has also been used. As modified-release cap: 200 mg bid.

Contraindications

Paralytic ileus.

Special Precautions

Patient w/ cardiac disorders (e.g. heart block). Renal and hepatic impairment. Pregnancy and lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Dizziness, headache, GI disturbances, insomnia, anorexia, decreased heart rate, hypersensitivity (e.g. urticaria, erythematous rash, angioedema).

CIMS Class

Antispasmodics

ATC Classification

A03AA04 - mebeverine ; Belongs to the class of synthetic anticholinergics, esters with tertiary amino group. Used in the treatment of functional bowel disorders.

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