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Meva SR Capsule

Manufactured byZydus Cadila
ContainsMebeverine
Description
Meva SR Capsule is a medicine used to treat symptoms such as abdominal pain and cramps, bloating, diarrhoea alternating with constipation, etc., associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS is a common condition that affects the digestive system). It works by relaxing the muscles in your intestine, thus relieving spasms and pain. Meva SR Capsule may cause side effects such as skin rash, headache, or dizziness. These side effects usually subside with time. However, if they persist or worsen, consult your doctor for further assistance. Meva SR Capsule is usually taken 20 minutes before a meal. Do not crush, break, or chew the capsule. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Take it at the same time every day for ease of remembering. Do not take more or less than the recommended dose. Meva SR Capsule is not recommended if you are allergic to it or if you have paralytic ileus (problems with muscle contraction in the intestine, which does not allow food to move through the intestine). It should be taken with caution if you have blood in the stool, loss of appetite, food poisoning, abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge, fever, or you are feeling tired, looking pale, or feeling sick. It should be used with caution if you are 40 years of age or above. Meva SR Capsule is not recommended for use in children younger than 18 years of age due to the lack of safety and efficacy data. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Meva SR Capsule

  • Skin Rash
  • Red itchy skin
  • Headache
  • Dizziness

Uses of Meva SR Capsule

What is it prescribed for?

  • Irritable bowel syndrome (a condition of the digestive system)
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    Meva SR Capsule starting working after one hour of intake.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Meva SR Capsule remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Meva SR Capsule.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Meva SR Capsule should only be taken during pregnancy upon your doctor's recommendation.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    It is unknown if Meva SR Capsule passes into breast milk. Hence consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are breastfeeding.

Allergy

Avoid taking Meva SR Capsule if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Paralytic ileus

Meva SR Capsule is not recommended if you have paralytic ileus (problems with muscle contraction in the intestine, which does not allow food to move through the intestine) as it may worsen your condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Meva SR Capsule should only be taken during pregnancy upon your doctor's recommendation.

Breast-feeding

It is unknown if Meva SR Capsule passes into breast milk. Hence consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings

Other medicines

Meva SR Capsule may interact with certain medicines and cause undesired effects. Hence, inform your doctor about all your current medicines, including any herbs and supplements, before beginning treatment with this medicine.

Other conditions

Meva SR Capsule should be used with caution if you have a presence of blood in your stool, loss of appetite, food poisoning, abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge, or fever, or if you are very constipated, feeling tired, looking pale, or feeling sick.

40 years of age or above

Meva SR Capsule should be used with caution if you are 40 years of age or above. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor.

Use in children

Meva SR Capsule is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age as no safety and efficacy data are available.

Missed Dose

Do not miss the scheduled dose of Meva SR Capsule. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Do not take more than the recommended dose of Meva SR Capsule. Consult your doctor in case of an overdose of this medicine.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Meva SR Capsule exactly as instructed by the doctor. Take it usually 20 minutes before food. Do not crush, break, or chew the capsule. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not take more or less than the recommended dose as it may cause altered effects or increased risk of side effects. Take it at the same time every day for ease of remembering.
Miscelleneous

To be taken before food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Meva SR Capsule works by relaxing the muscles in your intestine, thus relieving spasms and pain.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Approved

Classification

Category

Antispasmodics

Schedule

Schedule H

Fdaghana.gov.gh. 2022. [online] Available at: [Accessed 7 July 2022].

http://www.fdaghana.gov.gh/images/stories/pdfs/downloads/SmPC/DUSPATALIN%20CAPSULES%20Mebeverine%20hydrochloride%20200mg%20-%20Copy.pdf

nhs.uk. 2022. Mebeverine: medicine to treat stomach cramps and IBS. [online] Available at: [Accessed 7 July 2022].

https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/mebeverine/#:~:text=Mebeverine%20hydrochloride%20is%20a%20type,(also%20called%20modified%20release).
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Information on this page was last updated on 22 Aug 2022

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