Mebeverine

[queenofmean]

I have been prescribed this for my ibs which only used to bother me once a month now it's a bit more persistent. However my question is am I meant to take this all the time or only when I eat what triggers it (I will be changing my diet slightly) there was no leaflet with my tablets and the one online doesn't tell me this - I did ask my dr but I think he may have forgotten or not heard and the pharmacy is useless. Thank you if you can point me in the right direction

[pixie373]

On an old box here, it says three times a day.

[gingejbee]

I used to take another med for IBS...three times a day when the condition was noticeable. Take mebeverine with plenty of water and not before going to bed. And expect constipation!

[Sqad]

i think that the answer to this will vary with the severity of your IBS.

if you are getting attacks on a weekly basis or more, then I would take Mebeverine twice daily about 30 mins before your meals.

However, if you attacks come on in "bouts" separated by a couple of weeks or more, then i would start taking it at the first sign of a "bout."

[queenofmean]

It says that on mine too Pixie.... I shall take it and finish them and see what happens

[pixie373]

See how it goes and what helps. Good luck x

[Baby_Sham]

I was told to take it about twenty minutes before I ate.

[queenofmean]

I never know when I'm going to get it...my symptoms appear usually an hour after I eat something when I'm due a monthly visit. I'm not even due one for another fortnight at least and this has been nasty. But will see how things pan out and see how I get on

[queenofmean]

Thank you Baby_sham just taken my first one hopefully I can eat something for tea that's not cereal :)

[Sparkles62]

You take it every day queenie, I take it three times a day before meals for my Crohns.
I must say, it has never caused constipation for me, but everyone is different. X

[queenofmean]

Just saw your post sparkles. Thank you for your advice. I must say after only one tablet I felt miles better :)