Fybogel Mebeverine Orange Flavour - 10 Sachets

Fybogel Mebeverine Orange Flavour Sachets contain two active ingredients, ispaghula husk and mebeverine hydrochloride, to relieve abdominal pain and bowel dysfunction associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Is Fybogel Mebeverine suitable for pregnant and breastfeeding women?
If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are trying to become pregnant, you should check with your doctor before taking Fybogel Mebeverine. If you are breastfeeding, you must not take Fybogel Mebeverine.

Is Fybogel Mebeverine suitable for children?
Fybogel Mebeverine is unsuitable for children under the age of 12. For suitable alternatives for your child, please do not hesitate to contact a pharmacist for expert advice.

When should this product not be used?
These Fybogel Mebeverine sachets should be safe to use for most adults and children over 12, as long as you follow the recommended dosage. However, you must not use Fybogel Mebeverine if you:

Are allergic to any of the ingredients
Are suffering from a blockage of the bowel
Have muscle weakness or decreased activity of the bowel
Have difficulty swallowing and/or any throat problems
Are suffering from severe constipation and/or have passed blood from the bowel
Have had a sudden change in bowel habit that has persisted for more than 2 weeks

Check with a doctor or pharmacist before taking Fybogel Mebeverine if you:

Are a healthcare worker or caregiver who has been administering ispaghula husk to patients for a long time - you may have become allergic due to continued inhalation of the powder

Have an inherited condition called phenylketonuria - this product is sweetened with aspartame E951, a source of phenylalanine

Are aged 40 or over
Are debilitated
Have abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting
Have lost your appetite or lost weight
Are looking pale and feeling tired
Have a fever
Have recently travelled abroad
Have abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge
Have difficulty or pain passing urine
Have been prescribed diuretic medicine or any other medicines that can cause constipation
Have acute porphyria (a metabolic disorder affecting the production of heme)
Have reduced kidney function
Are on a controlled potassium diet
Are on a low sodium diet

You must not take Fybogel Mebeverine within half an hour to an hour before or after the following medicines:

Insulin - if you are diabetic and use insulin, you may need to reduce your dose of insulin if you take Fybogel Mebeverine with meals.

Medicines for thyroid problems - your doctor may need to change the dose of the thyroid hormones you are taking.

Does Fybogel Mebeverine have any side effects?
As with all medicines, there is a chance that Fybogel Mebeverine may cause side effects, although these will not affect everyone. Side effects can include:

Allergic reactions including skin rash, swollen face or breathing problems, or anaphylactic shock - in any case of possible allergic reaction, stop taking Fybogel Mebeverine and consult a doctor immediately

Flatulence
Bloating
Difficulty swallowing
Blockage of the bowel

If you experience any side effects, including any that aren’t listed in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.

Consult your doctor before use if you are taking any other medicines or if you have a health condition not mentioned in the patient information leaflet.

Always read the patient information leaflet before use.

May cause dizziness. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how your body reacts to this treatment.

Do not take more than one tablet in any 24 hours.

This medicine must not be taken by women.

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