Mebeverine Hydrochloride

A-Meb is indicated for the:
Symptomatic treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Chronic irritable colon
Spastic constipation
Mucous colitis
Colicky abdominal pain
Persistent non-specific diarrhoea

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.

Generally A-Meb is well tolerated. However, few side-effects like skin rash, urticaria and angioedema may appear