Fybogel Mebeverine (10 Sachets) [P]

Fybogel Mebeverine

Fybogel Mebeverine for the treatment of symptoms of abdominal pain and bowel dysfunction associated with IBS.

 

Fybogel Mebeverine is to relieve the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. If you have irritable bowel syndrome, you are likely to suffer from painful spasms of the gut and irregular bowel habits.

 

Fybogel Mebeverine is a combination of active ingredients which are effective in relaxing the spasm of the gut, relieving pain. At the same time Fybogel Mebeverine will help you to restore and maintain bowel regularity.

 

Orange flavour

Gluten free

Contents

 

Each single dose sachet of granules contains: 3.5g Ispaghula husk and 135mg mebeverine hydrochloride in an orange flavoured base containing potassium bicarbonate, sodium hydrogen carbonate, microcrystalline cellulose, eudragit, sterilised talc, macrogol, citric acid, polysorbate 80. silica colloidal anhydrous, saccharin sodium, aspartame E951, *beta-carotene and apo-carotenal colouring.

*contains sucrose and soya oil

 

Before taking Fybogel Mebeverine:

As with all medicines, Fybogel Mebeverine may not be suitable for some people.

 

Do not take Fybogel Mebeverine if your doctor has told you that you are suffering from a blockage of the bowel (intestinal obstruction or faecal impaction) or muscle weakness of the bowel wall (colonic atony).   

Do not take Fybogel Mebeverine if you have hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.

Do not take Fybogel Mebeverine if you have been told by your doctor that you have phenylketonuria, because the product is sweetened with aspartame E951, which contains a source of phenylalanine.

Do not take if you are allergic to peanut or soya, as the product contains soya oil.

If this is the first time you have had these symptoms, consult your doctor before using Fybogel Mebeverine. Fybogel Mebeverine may not be the right treatment for you.

 

Do not use it until you have seen a doctor if you:

are aged 40 years or over

have passed blood from the bowel

are feeling sick or vomiting

have lost your appetite or have lost weight

are looking pale and feeling tired

are suffering from severe constipation

have a fever

have recently traveled abroad

are, or may be, pregnant

have abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge

have difficulty or pain passing urine

have been prescribed diuretic medicine  

are on a controlled potassium supplemented diet, as each sachet contains 2.50 mmol of potassium and 2.56 mmol of sodium.

Consult your doctor if you have developed new symptoms, or if your symptoms worsen, or if they do not improve after two weeks of treatment.

 

Fybogel Mebeverine must be taken with an adequate amount of liquid, as directed. Obstructions in the gut have been reported with hydrophilic mucilloid preparations, such as Fybogel Mebeverine when taken with insufficient liquid.

 

If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.

 

How to use:

Stir the contents of a sachet into a glass of cold water (approximately 1/4 pint or 150 ml) and drink immediately.

 

Do not take Fybogel Mebeverine without water.

If you miss a dose simply continue with your treatment when the next dose is due.  

If you take too much Fybogel Mebeverine, drink plenty of water.  

Dosage: Adults and children over 12: should take Fybogel Mebeverine half an hour before a meal, one sachet in the morning and one in the evening, or as prescribed by your doctor. An additional sachet may be taken before the midday meal if necessary.

 

Not recommended for children under 12

 

Side- effects:

You may experience flatulence or bloating for the first few days after starting this medicine, but these effects should lessen as you continue treatment.

 

If you have any other unwanted side effects not mentioned above after taking this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist.