Mebever-MR 200mg Capsule 10 ‘S

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About

Mebever-MR 200mg Capsule 10 ‘S is taken to help ease spasmodic muscles in the stomach.The spasms/cramps can cause moderate to severe pain in humans suffering from illnesses such as Irritabel bowel syndrome and chronic irritable colon.

2-3 tablets a day is most commonly prescribed.Mebever-MR 200mg Capsule 10 ‘S is safe to be prescribed to adults and children above the age of 8 years.Mebever-MR 200mg Capsule 10 ‘S is to be ingested 20 minutes before a meal orally (by mouth).The doctor may alter the dosage prescribed to patients aged 18 years and under depending upong the patient’s weight and stage of illness.Mebever-MR 200mg Capsule 10 ‘S is to be ingested at the same time each day,an alarm can be set as a helpful reminder for the patient to not miss a single dose.It is advised to continue to ingest Mebever-MR 200mg Capsule 10 ‘S till symptoms dissapate,that might take up to 2-3 weeks.

If a patient is pregnant,breastfeeding or planning to start a family then treatment with Mebever-MR 200mg Capsule 10 ‘S is to be taken under the advice of the doctor.A lower dosage of the drug may be prescribed to elderly patients with other illnesses (such as kidney and liver impairment).The intake of alcohol is prohibited while undergoing treatment with Mebever-MR 200mg Capsule 10 ‘S as it may cause dizziness.Nausea,fatigue,headache and stomach problems are just a few of the common side effects felt by patients while ingesting Mebever-MR 200mg Capsule 10 ‘S,these effects tend to resolve on their own in a few days’ time.

Indications

Mebever-MR 200mg Capsule 10 ‘S can be used to treat:

• Irritable bowel syndrome 
• Chronic irritable colon 
• Spastic constipation
• Mucous colitis 
• Spastic colitis 

How Does Mebever-MR 200mg Capsule 10 ‘S Work

Mebever-MR 200mg Capsule 10 ‘S is known as an anticholenergic that acts on the smooth muscles in the stomach and helps ease cramps/spasms by relaxing the muscles.

How To Use Mebever-MR 200mg Capsule 10 ‘S

Mebever-MR 200mg Capsule 10 ‘S is ingested orally (by mouth) twice or thrice daily atleast 20 minutes before a meal with plenty of water to help the tablet pass through the throat with ease.Patients are asked to stop using Mebever-MR 200mg Capsule 10 ‘S as soon as they experience relief from painful syptoms,this could take up to 2-3 weeks.

If you miss a dose of the medication, make sure you take it as soon as possible on that same day. If you don’t remember you missed the dose until the next day, do not double the dose and take your medication as per schedule as that will lead to serious adverse effects. If this happens very often, try setting an alarm as a reminder.

Dosage

Adult Dosage

2-3 tablets a day is the commonly prescribed dosage for patients aged 18 years and above.

Child Dosage

Mebever-MR 200mg Capsule 10 ‘S is not reccomended to patients aged 8 years and above.

Elderly Dosage 

The dosage for patients aged 65 years and older is mostly the same as the adult dosage with some alterations for patients with underlying medical conditions especially renal (kidney) and hepatic (liver) diseases.

Pregnancy Use And Lactation

There isnt enough information at present to suggest that Mebever-MR 200mg Capsule 10 ‘S poses a risk to the pregnant woman or the fetus.Mebever-MR 200mg Capsule 10 ‘S is deemed relatively safe to be prescribed to breastfeeding women.

Contraindications

Please tell your doctor if you have a history of any of the following before using Mebever-MR 200mg Capsule 10 ‘S:

• Allergy to Mebever-MR 200mg Capsule 10 ‘S or any other medicine or food substance 
• Blood in stools 
• Abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge 
• Lactose intolerance 
• Paralytic ileus

Precautions

Please tell your doctor about any of the following conditions before using Mebever-MR 200mg Capsule 10 ‘S:

• Elderly patients
• Loss of appetite 
• Fatigue 
• Fever
• Severe constipation 
• Pregnant women 
• Difficulty in urination

Interactions With Other Medications

Please tell your doctor about the use of the following before using Mebever-MR 200mg Capsule 10 ‘S:

• Alcohol
• Other treatments for irritable bowel syndrome 

Adverse Effects

Common Adverse Effects

Like most medicines,Mebever-MR 200mg Capsule 10 ‘S has certain side effects which include:

• Stomach problems (such as nausea,constipation,diahrrea,vomiting)
• Loss of appetite
• Fatigue 
• Heartburn 
• Headache 

These effects tend to be mild and resolve in a few days of taking Mebever-MR 200mg Capsule 10 ‘S.

Rare Adverse Effects

If any of the following adverse effects are seen or felt,the patient is advised to immediately contact their doctor

• Allergic reactions
• Skin disorders 
• Edema 

How To Cope With Some Of The Adverse Effects

• Headaches- In which case make sure you rest and drink plenty of fluids. Avoid the use of alcohol. Take a prescribed painkiller.Consult your doctor if the headaches last longer than a week or are severe.
• Feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting) or diarrhoea –Avoid eating rich or spicy food. It might help to take medication after food. If you’re being sick, try drinking small, frequent sips of water. If you have diarrhoea, replenish with plenty of water or other fluids. 
• Fatigue- Patients experiencing this adverse effect, are advised to take deep breaths,intake tea or coffee,get a good night’s rest and not to over burden themselves for a few days.
• Heartburn – can be dealt with by chewing on mint flavored gum that’ll help neutralize the acid in the body.Standing up straighter,adding ginger to the daily diet,elevating the patient’s upper body and having licorice supplements has shown to provide relief.

Key Facts About Mebever-MR 200mg Capsule 10 ‘S

• Mebever-MR 200mg Capsule 10 ‘S is prescribed to patients suffering from IBS
• Mebever-MR 200mg Capsule 10 ‘S is not prescribed to pregnant women
• Alcohol use with Mebever-MR 200mg Capsule 10 ‘S is prohibited while undergoing treatment 
• Mebever-MR 200mg Capsule 10 ‘S is not safe to be prescribed to childern under the age of 8 years

FAQs

#1.HOW TO STORE Mebever-MR 200mg Capsule 10 ‘S?

Mebever-MR 200mg Capsule 10 ‘S is to be kept away from the reach of children,in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight and humidity as that tends to ruin certain drugs.

#2.WHAT IF I TAKE TOO MUCH OF Mebever-MR 200mg Capsule 10 ‘S?

 An extra dose or two of Mebever-MR 200mg Capsule 10 ‘S is not known to cause any harm but an excess ingestion of Mebever-MR 200mg Capsule 10 ‘S is a cause for concern and should be avoided and immediately reported to the doctor as it may lead to serious side effects such as fainting,breathlessness and irregular heartbeats.

#3.WHAT IF I MISS A DOSE OF Mebever-MR 200mg Capsule 10 ‘S?

If you miss a dose of the medication, make sure you take it as soon as possible on that same day. If you don’t remember you missed the dose until the next dosage time or next day, do not double the dose and take your medication as per schedule.

#4.HOW IS Mebever-MR 200mg Capsule 10 ‘S SUPPOSED TO BE TAKEN?

Mebever-MR 200mg Capsule 10 ‘S is ingested orally (by mouth) twice or thrice daily atleast 20 minutes before a meal with plenty of water to help the tablet pass through the throat with ease.Patients are asked to stop using Mebever-MR 200mg Capsule 10 ‘S as soon as they experience relief from painful syptoms,this could take up to 2-3 weeks.

#5.WILL Mebever-MR 200mg Capsule 10 ‘S AFFECT MY SEXUAL ACTIVITY?

No,there isn’t sufficient evidence to suggest that patients experience a decrease in libido.

#6.CAN I TAKE Mebever-MR 200mg Capsule 10 ‘S DURING MY PREGNANCY?

No,Mebever-MR 200mg Capsule 10 ‘S is deemed unsafe to be ingested during pregnancy.

#7.IS IT SAFE TO HAVE PAINKILLERS WHILE TAKING Mebever-MR 200mg Capsule 10 ‘S?

Yes.Over the counter painkillers such as paracetamol are safe to be ingested along with Mebever-MR 200mg Capsule 10 ‘S under the supervision of a doctor.

#8.IS IT SAFE TO HAVE ANTACIDS FOR INDIGESTION ALONG WITH Mebever-MR 200mg Capsule 10 ‘S?

No.As certain antacids containing magnesium and/or aluminum may interact with the absorption of Mebever-MR 200mg Capsule 10 ‘S by the body and are therefore advised to be ingested a minimum of 2 hours before the intake of Mebever-MR 200mg Capsule 10 ‘S.

#9.DOES Mebever-MR 200mg Capsule 10 ‘S CAUSE ADDICTION?

No.This drug has shown no evidence to prove addiction of any kind in any patient.

#10.HOW LONG WILL I HAVE TO CONTINUE TAKING THE MEDICATION?

Mebever-MR 200mg Capsule 10 ‘S is prescribed to be applied for 2-3 weeks or as advised by your doctor.