What are the side effects of Colofac?

What are the side effects of Colofac?

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any of the following and they worry you:

• indigestion or heartburn.
• constipation.
• dizziness.
• headache.
• tiredness.
• difficulty sleeping.
• loss of appetite.

What happens if you take too much Mebeverine?

Theoretically CNS excitability may occur in cases of overdose. In cases where mebeverine was taken in overdose, symptoms were either absent or mild and usually rapidly reversible. Observed symptoms of overdose were of a neurological and cardiovascular nature.

Can Mebeverine make you feel sick?

Some of the common and serious side effects of Mebeverine are: Nausea. Vomiting. Rash.

Is Mebeverine addictive?

MEBEVERINE Alphapharm is available only with a doctor’s prescription. There is no evidence that MEBEVERINE Alphapharm is addictive.

Is Colofac safe?

Mebeverine is generally safe and you’re unlikely to have side effects. Some people may get an itchy rash (hives).

Can you drink alcohol with Colofac?

You can drink alcohol while you are taking Colofac Tablets 135 mg. No interactions with other medicines are known. You should talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Colofac Tablets 135 mg if you are pregnant or might become pregnant.

Is Colofac the same as Mebeverine?

It is available on prescription. You can buy mebeverine tablets for IBS symptoms at a pharmacy. Brand names for mebeverine include Colofac, Colofac IBS and Aurobeverine. Mebeverine is also available mixed with ispaghula husk (brand name Fybogel Mebeverine) If you have IBS you can take this to treat constipation.

How often can you take Colofac?

The usual dose is one tablet three times a day. Swallow the tablets whole with a full glass of water. Take Colofac preferably 20 minutes before a meal. Take your medicine at about the same time each day.

Is Mebeverine the same as Colofac?

Mebeverine is exactly the same as Colofac as it has the same active ingredient — Colofac is just the same drug manufactured under a different name (brand). Same goes for Duspatalin (US brand) — it’s just another name for the same drug.

Can Mebeverine cause sleepiness?

Additionally, the following adverse effects have been reported: heartburn, indigestion, tiredness, diarrhoea, constipation, loss of appetite, general malaise, dizziness, insomnia, headache, and decreased pulse rate.

Are Mebeverine and Colofac the same?

Can you take paracetamol with Colofac?

It’s safe to take mebeverine with most prescription medicines, and everyday painkillers like paracetamol and ibuprofen. However, it’s generally best not to take it together with other IBS remedies, as these medicines work in the same way.

With more control over muscle movements, people who suffer from bowel disorders can be free from many of their symptoms. The active ingredient in Colofac is an antispasmodic, and it can create some undesirable side effects. Most commonly, people have reported feeling dizzy, losing their appetite, having trouble sleeping and feeling constipated.

When should I tell my doctor I am taking Colofac?

You may need urgent medical attention. If you are about to be started on any new medicine, remind your doctor and pharmacist that you are taking Colofac. Tell any other doctors, dentists and pharmacists who treat you that you are taking this medicine. If you are going to have surgery, tell the surgeon that you are taking this medicine.

What are the ingredients in Colofac Mr?

What Colofac MR contains Each capsule contains 200 mg of mebeverine hydrochloride in a modified release formulation. The capsules also contain magnesium stearate, polyacrylate dispersion 30%, talc, hypromellose, methacrylic acid-ethyl acrylate copolymer (1:1) dispersion 30% and glycerol triacetate.

What should I do with left over Colofac tablets?

If your doctor or pharmacist tells you to stop taking this medicine, or the medicine has passed its expiry date, ask your pharmacist what to do with any that are left over. Colofac tablets are white, round sugar-coated tablets. Colofac tablets are available in boxes of 30 and 90 tablets.