What is Colofac (Mebeverine HCL) used for?

Colofac (Mebeverine HCL) is a type of medicine called an antispasmodic. It is used to relieve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome and related intestinal disorders that are the result of spasms in the intestinal muscles. These include colicky abdominal pain and cramps, diarrhoea alternating with constipation and flatulence.

Mebeverine works by acting directly on the smooth muscle in the gut, causing it to relax. This relieves painful muscle spasms of the gut, without affecting it's normal motility.

How should I use Colofac (Mebeverine HCL)?

Colofac (Mebeverine HCL) is taken three times a day, preferably 20 minutes before meals, as this will help relieve symptoms that are worse after eating. When the symptoms have improved, usually after several weeks, the dose can be gradually reduced.

What are the side effects of Colofac (Mebeverine HCL)?

• Headache
• Heartburn
• Dizziness
• Constipation
• Indigestion
• Difficulty sleeping
• Loss of appetite
• Tiredness
• Slow heart beat
• Rash skin

Please Note

This medicine is not recommended for children under 10 years of age.

This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy.

This medicine should be used with caution during pregnancy, and only if the expected benefit to the mother is greater than any possible risk to the foetus. Seek medical advice from your doctor.

This medicine passes into breast milk, but the amount is considered too small to be harmful to a nursing infant. Seek further medical advice from your doctor.