Fybogel Mebeverine Sachets
Fybogel Mebeverine is for the treatment of the symptoms of abdominal pain and bowel dysfunction associated with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Fybogel Sachets (Mebeverine) contains both ispaghula husk, a natural fibre which can help to relieve constipation and restore bowel regularity and Mebeverine an antispasmodic drug, which helps to relieve abdominal cramps and pain.
Product Information
Fybogel Mebeverine is for the treatment of the symptoms of abdominal pain and bowel dysfunction associated with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Fybogel Sachets (Mebeverine) contains both ispaghula husk, a natural fibre which can help to relieve constipation and restore bowel regularity and Mebeverine an antispasmodic drug, which helps to relieve abdominal cramps and pain.
Information
Suggested Directions: Always read packaging and enclosed leaflet before use. If the person taking this medicine has any medical conditions or is taking other medication consult your pharmacist or doctor before use.
- Adults and children over 12 years: 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. If necessary, an additional sachet may be taken before the midday meal.
- Stir the contents of a sachet into a glass of cold water (at least 150 ml) and drink immediately.
- Fybogel Mebeverine must be taken with an adequate amount of liquid, as directed. Do not take Fybogel Mebeverine without water, immediately before going to bed, or ½ to 1 hour before or after taking any other medicines.
- Effects may take 12-24 hours.
- When preparing the product for administration, it is important to try to avoid inhaling the powder.
- Do not exceed stated dose.
- Not recommended for use in children under 12 years.
- Seek medical advice if you develop new symptoms or if your symptoms worsen or do not improve after two weeks of treatment.
Ingredients: Each single dose of Fybogel Mebeverine contains the active ingredients: 3.5g ispaghula husk and 135mg mebeverine hydrochloride. Other ingredients: Potassium hydrogen carbonate, sodium hydrogen carbonate, microcrystalline cellulose, basic butylated methacrylate copolymer, sterilised talc, polyethylene glycol 6000, citric acid, polysorbate 80, silica colloidal anhydrous, saccharin sodium, aspartame E951, orange flavour, beta-carotene, riboflavine sodium phosphate and apo-carotenal colouring.
What else to know: You must not take Fybogel Mebeverine within half an hour to an hour before or after the following medicines:
Insulin - if you are diabetic and use insulin, you may need to reduce your dose of insulin if you take Fybogel Mebeverine with meals.
Medicines for thyroid problems - your doctor may need to change the dose of the thyroid hormones you are taking.
Precautions: Use according to the directions on the product taking the appropriate cautions outlined. Always consult the Patient Information Leaflet before using this medicine. Speak to your pharmacist or doctor if you have any questions. Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.