MEBEVERINE HCL

Indications & Dose:

INDICATIONS AND DOSE:

Smooth muscle spasm, irritable bowel syndrome in its primary form or associated with organic lesions of GI tract,. flatulance, diarrhea, abdominal pain, constipation

• BY MOUTH

Adults and Children over 10 years: Orally 135mg 3-4 times daily preferably 20 minutes before meals

Contraindications:

Rarely sensitive to menthol.

Side Effects:

Hypersensitivity.

Cautions:

Paralytic ileus, porphyria.

Precautions:

Interaction:

Drugs

Same as other anti-cholinergics

Warnings:

Adverse Effects:

Lactations:

Special Precautions:

Dilute with normal saline, dextrose or aspirated blood. To be injected i.v. slowly.

Pregnancy: Use with caution.

Breastfeeding & old age: May be given in reduced dose.

Counselling:

Side Effects Or Adverse Reactions:

Patient And Carer Advice: