Q: What is Mebiz/Colospa/Colospa retard/ Mebaspa/Mebiz-SR/Morease used for?
A: Colospa/Colospa retard/ Mebaspa/Mebiz-SR/Morease are all trade name for the active medicine Mebiz. 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 Mebiz be used for period pain?
A: Mebiz 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 Mebiz with buscopan?
A: Buscopan contains butylscopolamine which is also an antispasmodic like Mebiz. Taking Mebiz and buscopan together will provide added effect, but can cause additive side-effects. Consult your doctor before taking Mebiz and buscopan together

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

Q: Is Mebiz a laxative?
A: No, Mebiz 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 Mebiz help constipation or stop diarrhea?
A: Mebiz may cause constipation; however, it has no known effects on stopping diarrhea

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

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

Q: Is Mebiz anticholinergic?
A: Yes, Mebiz is a synthetic anticholinergic agent

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

Q: How long can I take Mebiz for?
A: Take Mebiz as directed by your doctor.