Active ingredient
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Boots IBS Relief 135mg Coated Tablets
PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER
IBS Relief 135 mg Tablets
Mebeverine Hydrochloride
Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.
This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to take IBS Relief carefully to get the best results from it.
In this leaflet:
1. What IBS Relief is and what it is used for
2. Before you take IBS Relief
3. How to take IBS Relief
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store IBS Relief
6. Further information
1. What IBS Relief is and what it is used for
IBS Relief is a tablet containing Mebeverine Hydrochloride. This belongs to a group of medicines called antispasmodics.
This medicine is used to treat the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
This 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 and pain. The main symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) include:
These symptoms may vary from person to person.
Talk to your doctor if you develop new symptoms or if these symptoms continue for more than 2 weeks.
Your diet and lifestyles can also help treat IBS:
How you restrict your diet depends on the way IBS affects you. If you find that certain things 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.
2. Before you take IBS Relief
Do not take IBS Relief if:
If any of the above applies to you, do not take this medicine and talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Take special care with IBS Relief
See your doctor before using any IBS treatment if you:
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following applies to you:
Your doctor will tell you whether it is safe for you to start taking IBS Relief.
Taking IBS Relief with food and drink
You can drink alcohol while you are taking IBS Relief.
Taking other medicine
No interactions with other medicines are known.
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking IBS Relief 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 IBS Relief before you become pregnant or as soon as you know you are pregnant. IBS Relief should not be used during breast-feeding.
Driving and using machines
This medicine is not likely to affect you being able to drive or use any tools or machines.
Important information about some of the ingredients of IBS Relief
This medicine contains lactose and sucrose (types of sugar). If you have been told by your doctor that you cannot tolerate or digest some sugar (have an intolerance to some sugars), talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
3. How to take IBS Relief
How to take IBS Relief
How much IBS Relief to take
Adults and the elderly:
Do not give IBS Relief to children or adolescents younger than 18 years.
How to stop taking IBS Relief
You can lower the dose if your symptoms get better.
If you take more IBS Relief than you should
If you or someone else takes too much IBS Relief (an overdose), talk to a doctor or go to a hospital straight away. Take the medicine pack with you.
If you forget to take IBS Relief
If you miss a tablet, wait until the next dose is due. Do not try to make up for the dose you have missed. Do not double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist
4. Possible side effects
Most people will not have problems, but some may get some side effects (unwanted effects or reactions).
If you get any of these serious side effects, stop taking the tablets. See a doctor at once:
If you get any of the following side effects see your pharmacist or doctor:
Reporting of side effects
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 Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. How to store IBS Relief
If your doctor stops your treatment, return any 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.
6. Further information
What IBS Relief contains
Each tablet contains 135 mg Mebeverine Hydrochloride which is the active ingredient.
The tablets also contain lactose, starch (potato), povidone, talc, magnesium stearate, sucrose, gelatin, acacia, carnauba wax.
What IBS Relief looks like and contents of the pack
IBS Relief tablets are white, round and sugar coated with no markings.
IBS Relief is available in packs containing 15 tablets in blister strips.
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