DESCRIPTION

Fibrispa Tablet 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. Fibrispa Tablet 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 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. Before 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.

INTRODUCTION

In Treatment of Irritable bowel syndrome Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory disease of the large intestine (colon) that usually needs long-term management. This can lead to bleeding, frequent diarrhea, bloating, flatulence, cramps, and stomach pain. Fibrispa Tablet relaxes the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine) and relieves these symptoms effectively. Usually, it is used along with other medicines for the management of your condition. Continue taking it for as long as the doctor may advise you to. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it. Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

USE OF

Treatment of Irritable bowel syndrome

BENEFITS

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. Fibrispa Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

FACTBOX 

Chemical Class::P-Methoxybenzoic Acids and Derivatives|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::GASTRO INTESTINAL|Action Class::Anti-spasmodics (IBD)

HOW TO USE

Fibrispa Tablet relaxes the muscles of the intestine and relieves spasm.

EXPIRY

Long shelf life (1-2 years).

SAFETY ADVICE

– Alcohol : SAFE – Consuming alcohol with Fibrispa Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects. – Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Fibrispa Tablet 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 Fibrispa Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. – Driving : SAFE – Fibrispa Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive. – Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Fibrispa Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Fibrispa Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. Caution is advised in patients with severe kidney disease. – Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Fibrispa Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Fibrispa Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. Caution is advised in patients with severe liver disease.

IF MISS

If you miss a dose of Fibrispa Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

COMMON SIDE EFFECT

ALCOHOL INTERACTION

SAFE

PREGNANCY INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

LACTATION INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

KIDNEY INTERACTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

LIVER INTERACTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

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FAQ

Q. What is Fibrispa Tablet/Colospa/Colospa retard/ Mebaspa/Mebiz-SR/Morease used for?::: Colospa/Colospa retard/ Mebaspa/Mebiz-SR/Morease are all trade name for the active medicine Fibrispa Tablet. 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 Fibrispa Tablet be used for period pain?::: Fibrispa Tablet 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 Fibrispa Tablet with buscopan?::: Buscopan contains butylscopolamine which is also an antispasmodic like Fibrispa Tablet. Taking Fibrispa Tablet and buscopan together will provide added effect, but can cause additive side-effects. Consult your doctor before taking Fibrispa Tablet 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 Fibrispa Tablet with Imodium/Loperamide?::: There are no known serious drug interactions between Fibrispa Tablet and Imodium/ Loperamide. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on mebeverine| Q. Can I take Fibrispa Tablet with paracetamol/ Co codamol?::: There are no known serious drug interactions between Fibrispa Tablet 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 Fibrispa Tablet with antibiotics?::: There are no known serious drug interactions between Fibrispa Tablet and antibiotics. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on Fibrispa Tablet| Q. Is Fibrispa Tablet a laxative?::: No, Fibrispa Tablet 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 Fibrispa Tablet help constipation or stop diarrhea?::: Fibrispa Tablet may cause constipation; however, it has no known effects on stopping diarrhea| Q. Does Fibrispa Tablet reduce bloating?::: Yes, Fibrispa Tablet reduces all symptoms of inflammatory bowel syndrome such as abdominal cramps, pain, gas, and bloating| Q. Does Fibrispa Tablet affect pill/contraceptive pill?::: No, there are no known interactions between Fibrispa Tablet and contraceptive pills. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on Fibrispa Tablet| Q. Is Fibrispa Tablet a prescription /over the counter medicine?::: Fibrispa Tablet is available over the counter. However, do not self-medicate and consult your doctor about your symptoms before taking Fibrispa Tablet| Q. How long can I take Fibrispa Tablet for?::: Take Fibrispa Tablet as directed by your doctor.

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