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Expert advice for Meva Capsule MD
Take mebeverine tablets 20 minutes before a meal to relive or reduce post meal symptoms.Consult your doctor before you start Mebeverine.if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.if you have had any diseases of the bowel, apart from irritable bowel syndrome.if you have liver or kidney problems.Stop taking mebeverine and consult a doctor if experience severe allergic reactions (difficulty in breathing, swelling of face, neck, tongue or throat).

Q. What is Meva/Colospa/Colospa retard/ Mebaspa/Mebiz-SR/Morease used for?
Colospa/Colospa retard/ Mebaspa/Mebiz-SR/Morease are all trade name for the active medicine Meva. It is mainly used to treat and relieve symptoms of inflammatory bowel syndrome such as cramps in the abdomen, pain, gas, bloating and changes in bowel habits

Q. Can Meva be used for period pain?
Meva mainly acts on the smooth muscles of the intestine. Hence, it is used to relieve cramps or spasms of the stomach and intestines (gut). It is particularly useful in treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and similar conditions. It is not known whether it can be used for period pain

Q. Can I take Meva with buscopan?
Buscopan contains butylscopolamine which is also an antispasmodic like Meva. Taking Meva and buscopan together will provide added effect, but can cause additive side-effects. Consult your doctor before taking Meva and buscopan together

Q. Can I take mebeverine with Omeprazole/Lansoprazole?
There are no known serious drug interactions between mebeverine and omeprazole/lansoprazole. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on mebeverine

Q. Can I take mebeverine with Imodium/Loperamide?
There are no known serious drug interactions between mebeverine and Imodium/ Loperamide. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on mebeverine

Q. Can I take mebeverine with paracetamol/ Co codamol?
There are no known serious drug interactions between mebeverine and paracetamol and co codamol preparation which contains codeine with paracetamol. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on mebeverine

Q. Can I take Meva with antibiotics?
There are no known serious drug interactions between Meva and antibiotics. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on Meva

Q. Is Meva a laxative?
No, Meva is not a laxative; it belongs to a group of medicines called antispasmodics. It acts as a direct relaxant of the smooth muscles of the gut and relieves painfull contractions

Q. Does Meva help constipation or stop diarrhea?
Meva may cause constipation; however, it has no known effects on stopping diarrhea

Q. Does Meva reduce bloating?
Yes, Meva reduces all symptoms of inflammatory bowel syndrome such as abdominal cramps, pain, gas, and bloating

Q. Does Meva affect pill/contraceptive pill?
No, there are no known interactions between Meva and contraceptive pills. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on Meva

Q. Is Meva anticholinergic?
Yes, Meva is a synthetic anticholinergic agent

Q. Is Meva a prescription /over the counter medicine?
Meva is available over the counter. However, do not self-medicate and consult your doctor about your symptoms before taking Meva

Q. How long can I take Meva for?
Take Meva as directed by your doctor.