Gastrointestinal Spasm
Gastrointestinal spasm presents as repeated abdominal pain and changes in bowel movements, and is often associated with irritable bowel syndrome, a functional condition of the digestive tract.
Key points
- Irritable bowel syndrome is a functional digestive condition in which symptoms occur without any visible signs of structural damage or disease.
- The condition is common, affecting around one in five people, and females are more likely than males to be affected.
Medicines listed for Gastrointestinal Spasm
The listed product for gastrointestinal spasm is Colospa, a capsule containing mebeverine at 135mg and 200mg strengths. Mebeverine is an antispasmodic that works by relaxing smooth muscle in the gut wall, which may ease the cramping and pain associated with gastrointestinal spasm.
