Mebeford Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat and relieve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome such as stomach pain and spasm, cramps in the abdomen, gas, bloating, and changes in bowel habits. This medicine relaxes muscles of the intestine and relieves spasms.

Mebeford Tablet is used in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome

Uses of Mebeford Tablet

Treatment of Irritable bowel syndrome

Benefits of Mebeford Tablet

In Treatment of Irritable bowel syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory disease of the large intestine (colon) that usually needs long-term management. This can lead to bleeding, frequent diarrhea, bloating, flatulence, cramps, and stomach pain. Mebeford Tablet relaxes the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine) and relieves these symptoms effectively. Usually, it is used along with other medicines for the management of your condition.
Continue taking it for as long as the doctor may advise you to. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it. Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

Side effects of Mebeford Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Mebeford

Fainting
Skin rash
Angioedema (swelling of deeper layers of skin)

How to use Mebeford Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Mebeford Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Mebeford Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Mebeford Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Mebeford Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

SAFE

Mebeford Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Mebeford Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mebeford Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Mebeford Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mebeford Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised in patients with severe liver disease.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Mebeford Tablet

₹9.8/Tablet

Mebaspa Tablet

USV Ltd

₹9.32/tablet

5% cheaper

Morease Tablet

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd

₹11.73/tablet

20% costlier

Fibrispa Tablet

Fibrica Healthcare Pvt Ltd

₹12.55/tablet

28% costlier

Mebespa 135mg Tablet

Taurus Laboratories Pvt Ltd

₹9.32/tablet

5% cheaper

Colospa Tablet

Abbott L

₹19.76/tablet

102% costlier

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Quick tips

Mebeford Tablet relieves symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome such as abdominal pain and cramps, bloating, flatulence and diarrhea alternating with constipation.
Take it 20 minutes before a meal to relieve or reduce post meal symptoms.
Talk to your doctor if your symptoms do not get better within two weeks of taking Mebeford Tablet, or get worse at any time.
Stop taking Mebeford Tablet and consult a doctor if you experience difficulty in breathing or swelling of face, neck, tongue or throat.
Do not stop taking the tablets without talking to your doctor, even if you feel better.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

P-Methoxybenzoic Acids and Derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Anti-spasmodics (IBD)

Patient concerns

Restless leg syndrome with irritable bowel syndrome

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

take cobadex czs once daily for 1 monthevion 400 mg once daily for 1 month

Irritable bowel syndrome with gum motions

Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari

Ayurveda

Take bilbadi churan 1 spoon twice , stop IBS tablet 2 tablet twice with waterKutajarisht 20 ml twice after meal

FAQs

What is Mebeford Tablet/Colospa/Colospa retard/ Mebaspa/Mebiz-SR/Morease used for?

Colospa/Colospa retard/ Mebaspa/Mebiz-SR/Morease are all trade name for the active medicine Mebeford Tablet. 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

Can Mebeford Tablet be used for period pain?

Mebeford Tablet 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

Can I take Mebeford Tablet with buscopan?

Buscopan contains butylscopolamine which is also an antispasmodic like Mebeford Tablet. Taking Mebeford Tablet and buscopan together will provide added effect, but can cause additive side-effects. Consult your doctor before taking Mebeford Tablet and buscopan together

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

Can I take Mebeford Tablet with Imodium/Loperamide?

There are no known serious drug interactions between Mebeford Tablet and Imodium/ Loperamide. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on mebeverine

Can I take Mebeford Tablet with paracetamol/ Co codamol?

There are no known serious drug interactions between Mebeford Tablet 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

Can I take Mebeford Tablet with antibiotics?

There are no known serious drug interactions between Mebeford Tablet and antibiotics. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on Mebeford Tablet

Is Mebeford Tablet a laxative?

No, Mebeford Tablet 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

Does Mebeford Tablet help constipation or stop diarrhea?

Mebeford Tablet may cause constipation; however, it has no known effects on stopping diarrhea

Does Mebeford Tablet reduce bloating?

Yes, Mebeford Tablet reduces all symptoms of inflammatory bowel syndrome such as abdominal cramps, pain, gas, and bloating

Does Mebeford Tablet affect pill/contraceptive pill?

No, there are no known interactions between Mebeford Tablet and contraceptive pills. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on Mebeford Tablet

Is Mebeford Tablet a prescription /over the counter medicine?

Mebeford Tablet is available over the counter. However, do not self-medicate and consult your doctor about your symptoms before taking Mebeford Tablet

How long can I take Mebeford Tablet for?

Take Mebeford Tablet as directed by your doctor.

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Marketer details

Name: Leeford Healthcare Ltd

Address: Leeford Healthcare Limited , Leo House, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, Dugri-Dhandra Road, Near Joseph School , Ludhiana-141116

Country of origin: India

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