Iriban
Cheaper & Alternative Brands
Same generic (Mebeverine Hydrochloride), same form (Tablet)
Clinical Prescribing Information
Medical monograph and safety information for healthcare professionals & patients.Indications & Clinical Uses
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.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the drug or any other ingredients.
Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
Generally A-Meb is well tolerated. However, few side-effects like skin rash, urticaria and angioedema may appear
Warnings & Precautions
Caution should be exercised in porphyria or allergic reaction to this or any other medicine of this group.