Colofac Tablet 135mg

About Colofac Tablet 135mg

Colofac Tablet Uses

• Relieves symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.
• Eases abdominal pain and cramps.
• Helps with intestinal spasm and bloating linked to gut muscle spasm.
• Used for bowel irregularity linked to IBS.

Colofac Tablet Benefits

• Targets gut muscle spasm without strong effect on the rest of the body.
• Reduces cramping so meals are more comfortable.
• Generally well tolerated with few side effects.

What Experts Say

Mebeverine acts directly on the smooth muscle of the intestines. It reduces the overactive spasms that cause cramping pain, without shutting down normal gut movement. Taking it about twenty minutes before meals lets the medicine be active when the gut is stimulated by eating.

This differs from classic anticholinergic medicines, so typical dry mouth and blurred vision are uncommon. It is commonly taken regularly before meals during IBS flares. IBS is a long term condition with flares, and many people use the tablet only during symptomatic periods as advised.

IBS symptoms are also shaped by diet, stress and sleep. Colofac works best alongside trigger food awareness, and warning signs such as blood in stool, weight loss or night pain need a doctor's check. Regular meals, enough fibre or fibre adjustment, and stress management often work together with the medicine to reduce flare frequency.

Drug Class

• Antispasmodic (smooth muscle relaxant).

Colofac Tablet 135mg formula

• Mebeverine Hydrochloride

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Colofac Tablet 135mg?

• Swallow Colofac tablet whole with water, about 20 minutes before meals.
• Adults and children over 10 years usually take one tablet three times daily as prescribed.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet.
• Follow the doctor's advice on how long to continue.

Drug Interactions

• Other antispasmodics and anticholinergics: These may add to effects such as dry mouth when used together.
• Alcohol: It can irritate the gut and may worsen IBS symptoms.
• Other medicines: No major drug interactions are well established, but the doctor should know all medicines in use.

Risks and warnings

• Allergy: Avoid if allergic to mebeverine or any ingredient in the tablet.
• Red flag symptoms: Blood in stool, weight loss or persistent vomiting needs a doctor's check rather than self treatment.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Use only if the doctor considers it necessary.
• Children: Not recommended for children under 10 years.
• Porphyria: Avoid in acute porphyria unless the doctor advises.

Colofac Tablet 135mg Side Effects

• Skin rash or hives
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Heartburn or indigestion
• Constipation
• Insomnia
• Loss of appetite
• Facial swelling (rare)

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30 C in a dry place away from light.
• Keep tablets in the original pack until use.
• Do not use after the expiry date on the pack.
• Keep out of reach of children.