Introduction

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Uses of Mevin SR

Irritable bowel syndrome

Side effects of Mevin SR

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How to use Mevin SR

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. Mevin SR is to be taken empty stomach.

How Mevin SR works

Mevin SR relaxes the muscles of the intestine and relieves spasm.

What if you forget to take Mevin SR?

If you miss a dose of Mevin SR, 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.

Quick Tips

Mevin SR relieves symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome such as abdominal pain and cramps, bloating, flatulence and diarrhea alternating with constipation.
Take it 20 minutes before a meal to relieve or reduce post meal symptoms.
Talk to your doctor if your symptoms do not get better within two weeks of taking Mevin SR, or get worse at any time.
Stop taking Mevin SR and consult a doctor if you experience difficulty in breathing or swelling of face, neck, tongue or throat.
Do not stop taking the tablets without talking to your doctor, even if you feel better.

Safety Advice

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