Colospa
Mebeverine tablets for irritable bowel syndrome and gut spasms. It acts directly on the gut muscle without affecting the rest of the body's nervous system.
- Category
- Digestive Health
- Active ingredient
- Mebeverine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 135mg · 200mg
Colospa is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Colospa depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Colospa details
- Conditions
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome · Gastrointestinal Spasm
- Alternative names
- mebeverine
- Therapeutic class
- Antispasmodic
- Pharmacological class
- Direct-Acting Smooth Muscle Relaxant
- Contraindications
- paralytic ileus; hypersensitivity to mebeverine
- Minor side effects
- nausea; dizziness; headache
- Moderate side effects
- constipation; cutaneous allergic reactions; mild flatulence
- Serious side effects
- severe anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Abbott
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults and children over ten years.
Patient summary
Mebeverine tablets for irritable bowel syndrome and gut spasms. It acts directly on the gut muscle without affecting the rest of the body's nervous system.
Mechanism of action
Exerts a direct spasmolytic action on gastrointestinal smooth muscle, eliminating contractions without disturbing normal autonomic gut movement.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Expelled in tiny amounts.
What you will receive
Colospa names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Mebeverine at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.