All Details About Normaxin-MB Capsule SR
Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Normaxin-MB Capsule SR
Description:
Normaxin-MB Capsule SR is a prescription medicine used to treat and relieve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome such as stomach pain and spasm, cramps in the abdomen, gas, bloating, and changes in bowel habits. This medicine relaxes muscles of the intestine and relieves spasms.Normaxin-MB Capsule SR should be taken in a dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It is swallowed whole with a drink of water preferably 20 minutes before a meal to relieve or reduce post-meal symptoms. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Remember following lifestyle modifications like having a fiber-rich diet, increase fluid intake and regular exercise can help you to get better results.
This medicine has very less or minimal side effects but it may cause skin rash, fainting, or angioedema sometimes. Be cautious as it is important to stop the medication and inform the doctor if you encounter difficulty in breathing or swelling of the face, neck, tongue, or throat.
Earlier taking this medicine, you should let your doctor know if you have liver and kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
Directions For Use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Normaxin-MB Capsule SR is to be taken empty stomach.Side Effects:
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themOrdinary side effects of Normaxin-MB
- Weaking
- Skin rash
- Angioedema (swelling of deeper layers of skin)
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Normaxin-MB Capsule SR does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Normaxin-MB Capsule SR is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Normaxin-MB Capsule SR during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Normaxin-MB Capsule SR does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Normaxin-MB Capsule SR is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Normaxin-MB Capsule SR may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised in patients with severe kidney disease.
Caution is advised in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Normaxin-MB Capsule SR is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Normaxin-MB Capsule SR may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised in patients with severe liver disease.
Caution is advised in patients with severe liver disease.
FAQs:
Q. What is Normaxin-MB Capsule SR/Colospa/Colospa retard/ Mebaspa/Mebiz-SR/Morease used for?
Colospa/Colospa retard/ Mebaspa/Mebiz-SR/Morease are all trade name for the active medicine Normaxin-MB Capsule SR. It is mainly used to treat and relieve symptoms of inflammatory bowel syndrome such as cramps in the abdomen, pain, gas, bloating and changes in bowel habits
Q. Can Normaxin-MB Capsule SR be used for period pain?
Normaxin-MB Capsule SR mainly acts on the smooth muscles of the intestine. Hence, it is used to relieve cramps or spasms of the stomach and intestines (gut). It is particularly useful in treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and similar conditions. It is not known whether it can be used for period pain
Q. Can I take Normaxin-MB Capsule SR with buscopan?
Buscopan contains butylscopolamine which is also an antispasmodic like Normaxin-MB Capsule SR. Taking Normaxin-MB Capsule SR and buscopan together will provide added effect, but can cause additive side-effects. Consult your doctor before taking Normaxin-MB Capsule SR and buscopan together
Q. Can I take mebeverine with Omeprazole/Lansoprazole?
There are no known serious drug interactions between mebeverine and omeprazole/lansoprazole. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on mebeverine
Q. Can I take Normaxin-MB Capsule SR with Imodium/Loperamide?
There are no known serious drug interactions between Normaxin-MB Capsule SR and Imodium/ Loperamide. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on mebeverine
Q. Can I take Normaxin-MB Capsule SR with paracetamol/ Co codamol?
There are no known serious drug interactions between Normaxin-MB Capsule SR and paracetamol and co codamol preparation which contains codeine with paracetamol. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on mebeverine
Q. Can I take Normaxin-MB Capsule SR with antibiotics?
There are no known serious drug interactions between Normaxin-MB Capsule SR and antibiotics. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on Normaxin-MB Capsule SR
Q. Is Normaxin-MB Capsule SR a laxative?
No, Normaxin-MB Capsule SR is not a laxative; it belongs to a group of medicines called antispasmodics. It acts as a direct relaxant of the smooth muscles of the gut and relieves painfull contractions
Q. Does Normaxin-MB Capsule SR help constipation or stop diarrhea?
Normaxin-MB Capsule SR may cause constipation; however, it has no known effects on stopping diarrhea
Q. Does Normaxin-MB Capsule SR reduce bloating?
Affirmative, Normaxin-MB Capsule SR reduces all symptoms of inflammatory bowel syndrome such as abdominal cramps, pain, gas, and bloating
Q. Does Normaxin-MB Capsule SR affect pill/contraceptive pill?
No, there are no known interactions between Normaxin-MB Capsule SR and contraceptive pills. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on Normaxin-MB Capsule SR
Q. Is Normaxin-MB Capsule SR a prescription /over the counter medicine?
Normaxin-MB Capsule SR is available over the counter. However, do not self-medicate and consult your doctor about your symptoms before taking Normaxin-MB Capsule SR
Q. How long can I take Normaxin-MB Capsule SR for?
Take Normaxin-MB Capsule SR as directed by your doctor.
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