Colospas MR 200mg Capsule

What it is used for: Anti-Spasmodic.

Indications as listed by the manufacturer: It is used to relieve the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). These symptoms vary from person to person but can include: *Stomach pain and cramps. *Feeling bloated and having wind. *Diarrhoea, constipation or a combination of both .*Small, hard, pellet-like or ribbon-like stools (faeces). It is also used to relieve cramps and pain in your stomach or gut caused by other medical conditions.

How it works: The intestine is a long muscular tube which food passes down so it can be digested. If the intestine goes into spasm and squeezes too tightly, you get pain. This medicine works by relieving the spasm and pain.

Active ingredient: Mebeverine Hydrochloride.

Reported side effects: Difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, neck, lips, tongue or throat. You may be having a severe allergic (hypersensitive) reaction to the medicine . You may have a more minor allergic (hypersensitive) reaction to the medicine: e.g. skin rash, red itchy skin.

Known drug interactions: It is not expected to affect any other medicines that you take. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines. This includes herbal medicines.

Adults and children over 10 years : The recommended dose is one tablet three times each day. The tablets work best if you take them 20 minutes before a meal and space them evenly across your day. The number of tablets you take can be lowered if your symptoms improve. Do not give Mebeverine HCl 135 mg tablets to children under 10 years. OR As directed by your physician .

Active ingredient: Mebeverine Hydrochloride. Labelled strength: 200mg.

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.

Manufactured by Colospas Pharma (Pvt) Ltd.. Country of origin: Switzerland.