Patient Leaflet Updated 26-Aug-2016 | Mylan
Colofac Tablets 135mg
colofac®tablets 135 mg
Mebeverine hydrochloride
1 What Colofac Tablets 135 mg are and what they are used for
2 Before you take Colofac Tablets 135 mg
3 How to take Colofac Tablets 135 mg
4 Possible side effects
5 How to store Colofac Tablets 135 mg
6 Further information
Colofac Tablets 135 mg contain Mebeverine hydrochloride. This belongs to a group of medicines called antispasmodics.
This medicine is used to treat symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and similar problems such as chronic irritable colon, spastic constipation, mucous colitis and spastic colitis.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a very common condition which causes spasm and pain in the gut or intestine.
The intestine is a long muscular tube which food passes down so it can be digested. If the intestine goes into spasm and squeezes too tightly, you get pain. The way this medicine works is by relieving the spasm, pain and other symptoms of IBS.
The main symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) include:
These symptoms may vary from person to person.
Talk to your doctor if these symptoms do not improve after a while, if you develop new symptoms or you are concerned about your symptoms.
How you restrict your diet depends on the way IBS affects you. If you find that certain foods bring on the symptoms, then it makes sense not to eat them. A high fibre diet may help, but ask your pharmacist for more information.
Some people find that learning to relax can help to lessen their symptoms of IBS. You may find it helpful to set aside a few moments each day to relax and gently unwind.
If any of the above applies to you, do not take this medicine and talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking your medicine if:
If the above applies to you (or you are not sure), talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.
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. There is only limited information about the safety of Mebeverine for pregnant women. Your doctor may advise you to stop taking Colofac Tablets before you become pregnant or as soon as you know you are pregnant. Colofac Tablets should not be used during breast-feeding.
This medicine is not likely to affect you being able to drive or use any tools or machines.
This medicine contains lactose and sucrose (types of sugar). If you have been told by your doctor that you cannot tolerate or digest some sugars (have an intolerance to some sugars), talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
Adults and the elderly:
Do not give Colofac Tablets 135 mg to children or adolescents younger than 18 years.
If you or someone else takes too many Colofac Tablets 135 mg (an overdose), talk to a doctor or go to a hospital straight away. Take the medicine pack with you.
If you miss a tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
Do not stop taking the tablets without talking to your doctor, even if you feel better.
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Most people will not have problems, but some may get some side effects (unwanted effects or reactions).
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system listed below.
In the UK:
The Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard
In Malta:
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
If your doctor stops your treatment, return unused tablets to a pharmacist.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
Each tablet contains 135 mg mebeverine hydrochloride.
The tablets also contain lactose, starch (potato), povidone, talc, magnesium stearate, sucrose, gelatin, acacia and carnauba wax.
Colofac Tablets 135 mg are white, round and sugar coated.
Each pack contains 100 tablets.
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This leaflet was last revised in June 2016.
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