Mebeverine
A prescription antispasmodic that relaxes gastrointestinal tract muscles, providing relief from abdominal pain and cramping.
Mebeverine is an antispasmodic medication used to relieve abdominal cramps and pain associated with irritable bowel syndrome.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- A03AA04
- RxNorm
- 29410
- Generic
- Mebeverine
- Class
- atc-a03
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- oral
- Forms
- tablet, capsule
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Mebeverine is primarily prescribed for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), including symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, cramps, and irregular bowel movements. It may also be used for other functional gastrointestinal disorders involving intestinal spasms.
Mebeverine is a musculotropic antispasmodic agent that works by directly relaxing the smooth muscle of the gastrointestinal tract. It inhibits calcium channels and phosphodiesterase, reducing muscle contractions without affecting normal intestinal motility.
Mebeverine is generally well-tolerated with fewer anticholinergic side effects compared to older antispasmodics. It should not be used by patients with certain conditions such as paralytic ileus. As with all medications, patients should consult their healthcare provider for personalized advice and appropriate use.
Official drug label
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