Colofac IBS Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a well-known antispasmodic meaning it helps the bowel to relax making movement of stools more ‘normal’.
It contains the active ingredient Mebeverine Hydrochloride which is used for the management of irritable bowel syndrome, helping to relieve symptoms which include abdominal pain and cramps, bowel spasm, diarrhoea and flatulence by relaxing the muscles in the gut.
Colofac helps treat the symptoms of:
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Chronic irritable colon
- Spastic constipation
- Mucous colitis
- Spastic colitis
Like all medicines, this product can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Common side effects include:
- indigestion or heartburn
- constipation
- dizziness
- difficulty sleeping
- loss of appetite
- headache
- tiredness
- slow heart beat
- rash and/or itchy skin
If you experience any unwanted effects while using this product seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not take Colofac IBS if:
- you are allergic to any of the tablet ingredients
- you are younger than 18 years of age
Speak to your pharmacist or doctor before using any IBS treatment if you:
- have not suffered from IBS before or have developed new symptoms or your symptoms have become worse
- have liver or kidney problems
- are 40 years of age or over and your symptoms have changed or it has been some time since you last had IBS
- have blood in your stools (faeces)
- are feeling sick (nauseous) or are sick (vomiting)
- are looking pale and feeling tired
- have constipation
- have a fever
- have recently travelled abroad
- are pregnant, or planning to become pregnant
Please see
HERE for the Patient Information Leaflet
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