Colofac 135mg For IBS Relief
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Colofac 135mg For IBS Relief
Wednesday, 20 Nov 2024
Medication features
Colofac 135mg (mebeverine) is an antispasmodic medication used to relieve symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) such as abdominal pain, cramps, and bloating by relaxing the muscles in the gut. It is generally effective, with many patients experiencing relief within a few hours to a few days. Typically, Colofac should be taken 20 minutes before meals, three times daily. The duration of treatment varies but often extends over several weeks to months depending on symptom severity and recurrence. Colofac is suitable for individuals aged 18 years and older.
- Effective treatment for IBS
- Targeted action
- Rapid relief
- Minimal side effects
- PIL
You can buy Colofac online in the UK from Ashcroft Pharmacy.
Registered UK Pharmacy Number 1039428
Order Monday to Friday before 14:00pm to guarantee next day delivery
Overview
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What is Colofac and how does it work?
Colofac tablets 135mg is an antispasmodics treatment used to treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome(IBS), chronic irritable colon, spastic colitis, mucous colitis, and spastic constipation.
Coclofac works by relaxing the muscles in the gut, thereby relieving the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.
It contains an active ingredient known as mebeverine. Food passes through the intestine for digestion, when you have spams and the intestine squeezes tightly, you feel pain.
Mebeverine works by relaxing the smooth muscles of your intestine, enabling your stomach to continue working effectively. The treatment relieves symptoms such as flatulence, abdominal pain, cramps, and diarrhea.
Mebeverine is highly effective since in 1 to 3 hours you will begin to feel the effectiveness of the treatment. Colofac is available in Ashcroft pharmacy as a normal-release colofac tablet and a modified-release capsule.
Colofac dosage for IBS treatment
How to Take Colofac
You should take a single tablet of colofac 135mg 3 times daily. The treatment should be taken 20 minutes before meals with a drink of water. For example a tablet before breakfast, lunch, and dinner consecutively.
Mebeverine is available in 2 forms: standard tablets (135mg ) and slow-release capsules (200mg) Colofac MR 200mg capsules should be taken as a single tablet 2 times a day. For example a single tablet after breakfast and dinner.
If you forget to take mebeverine, take the next dose at the usual time. Put an alarm to always remember to take your dose or get advice from your doctor on how to remember to take your treatment.
If you take too much of the treatment, consult your doctor, however too much of Mebeverine cannot harm you.
Colofac Alternatives
If mebeverine does not work for you, you can try other IBS treatments available in our online pharmacy.
1. Fybogel Mebeverine.
Fybogel mebeverine contains mebeverine and ispaghula to treat IBS.Fybogel works by relieving constipation symptoms.
It enables your digestive system to function efficiently and relieves constipation naturally. Taking the treatment is the best way to increase fiber in your diet.
2. Colpermin (peppermint oil)
Colpermin releases a peppermint oil formulation that relaxes your stomach and relieves pain.
78% of patients reported improvement after taking the treatment for 4 weeks. The treatment relieves IBS symptoms such as bloating, cramping, pain, diarrhea, and constipation.
You can use other over-the-counter treatments Spasmonal and Buscopan IBS since they contain similar ingredients to prescription treatments.
Who Can and Cannot Take It?
Children and adults should take Colofac mebeverine above 10 years, however, the treatment can also be prescribed for children at the age of 3 years and above.
Colofac 135mg,contains lactose and sucrose.Avoid taking the treatment if your body cannot digest some sugars. Always consult a doctor before taking the treatment.
You may need to consult your pharmacist before taking Mebeverine if you:
- You are pregnanat,breatsfeeding or planning to be pregnanat
- Allergic to mebeverine ingredients
- Have constipation due to an inactive gut
- Cannot digest galactose
- Experience fatigue and have unusual pale skin
- Are 40 years old and above
- Experience abnormal vaginal bleeding and discharge
- Have food poisoning
- Have urinary symptoms
- Have nausea
- Have lost your appetite
- Have blood in your poo
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and Colofa 135mg
There needs to be more information on the effects of colofac tablets 135mg on pregnancy, however, your doctor may advise you not to take the treatment if you are pregnant or planning to be pregnant.
Breastfeeding mothers should avoid taking Mebeverine medicine.
Author
| Name | Mr Suhail Jamil |
| Role | Superintendent Pharmacist |
| GPhc Number | 2069518 |
Directions
Warnings
Warnings!
Taking Mebeverine with Other Medicines
You can take the treatment with other prescribed drugs and pain relievers such as paracetamol and ibuprofen.
Aurobeverine should not be taken with other IBS treatments since they work the same way. Taking several IBS treatments at the same time doesn't give you extra relief rather it may lead to more side effects.
Enough research is yet to be done to confirm if it's safe to take mebeverine with herbal treatments. Herbal remedies are not tested the same way as prescription drugs.
FAQ
can you buy colofac over the counter?
No, you can't buy Colofac over the counter. Colofac tablets are a prescription-only medication generally prescribed to IBS patients. You can buy mebeverine capsules over the counter in UK to treat IBS symptoms only if you have been diagnosed with IBS.
How long should you take Mebeverine?
You should take Mebeverine for 2 weeks maximum. The treatment is only taken when you have IBS flare-ups and stop the treatment once you feel better or recover.
Can I drive or ride a bike while taking Mebeverine?
Yes, the treatment has no side effects like dizziness. Colofac doesn't affect your ability to drive or cycle.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Mebeverine?
You can take alcohol while taking your Mebeverine treatment, however excessive use of alcohol is harmful to your body.
Are there foods and drinks I should avoid?
You should avoid foods and drinks that trigger IBS symptoms. Examples include caffeine, carbonated drinks, and fried foods.
Can lifestyle changes help with stomach cramps?
Several lifestyle habits can help you manage IBS, They include:
- Avoiding food and drinks that trigger stomach cramps
- Managing stress. You can manage stress through practicing breathing exercises meditation and yoga.
- Book some gym sessions to help with your bowel movements. You can be doing intense workouts for at least 30 minutes per day.
Does Mebeverine have laxative effects?
You will experience no laxative effects when you take colofac alone, however, a combination of mebeverine and Ispaghula(laxative treatment) can cause the effects.
Will Mebeverine affect my contraception?
Mebeverine does not affect contraception. You can proceed to take your combined pill, emergency pill, and progesterone-only pill.
Side Effects
Colofac side effects
When taking colofac IBS you may experience no side effects or mild side effects that disappear on their own.
You may experience mild side effects such as skin rash or itchy red skin. This side effect disappears on its own, however, if it bothers you you can buy an antihistamine from a registered pharmacy.
If the skin rash persists consult your doctor to get further advice.
You may notice other serious but rare side effects when taking Mebeverine treatment. They include Breathing difficulties and inflammation of the face, tongue, throat, and neck.
Stop taking the medicine and seek immediate medical attention when you experience serious allergic reactions.
Delivery
Once your order has been approved by our UK medical team it will be dispatched via Royal mail. All orders are sent using a tracked and signed for service.
Royal Mail 48 (2-5 days) | £3.49
Estimated delivery within 2-3 working days. Excludes bank holidays. Not a guaranteed service.
Free delivery on orders over £50.
Royal Mail 24 (Next working day) | £4.99
Estimated delivery within 1 working day. Excludes bank holidays. Not a guaranteed service.
Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm | £9.95
Order by the 2:00 PM weekday cut-off time for guaranteed delivery by 1:00 PM the next business day.
Orders placed after the cut-off on Friday will be delivered on Tuesday.
