What are Colofac tablets prescribed for?

What are Colofac tablets prescribed for?

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.

When should I take Colofac tablets?

The usual dose is one tablet three times a day. Swallow the tablets whole with a full glass of water. Take Colofac preferably 20 minutes before a meal. Take your medicine at about the same time each day.

Can you take Colofac every day?

Take mebeverine exactly as directed on the label. If you have been supplied with 135 mg tablets: the usual dose is one tablet three times daily. Most people find it is best to take the doses about 20 minutes before the three main meals of the day. Swallow the tablets with a small glassful of water.

How long do Colofac tablets take to work?

This relieves the cramps and pain that can be caused by IBS or other conditions. Mebeverine starts to work after 1 hour. You should feel better 1 to 3 hours after taking it.

What does Colofac do for IBS?

Colofac IBS 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.

Is Colofac a pain killer?

What Colofac is used for. Colofac is used relieve the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, which can include, abdominal pain and cramps, bowel spasm, diarrhoea and flatulence. Colofac belongs to a group of medicines called known as antispasmodic agents. Colofac is also known as mebeverine hydrochloride.

What are the side effects of Colofac?

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any of the following and they worry you:

• indigestion or heartburn.
• constipation.
• dizziness.
• headache.
• tiredness.
• difficulty sleeping.
• loss of appetite.

  Is IBS permanently curable?

  Is IBS Curable? Irritable Bowel Syndrome is not curable. There is no medicine that you can take that will stop IBS. However, IBS symptoms may lessen, go away for a while, or even go away altogether.