Colospa/Colospa retard/ Mebaspa/Mebiz-SR/Morease are all trade name for the active medicine Gatoverine 135mg 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 Gatoverine 135mg Tablet be used for period pain?

Gatoverine 135mg 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 Gatoverine 135mg Tablet with buscopan?

Buscopan contains butylscopolamine which is also an antispasmodic like Gatoverine 135mg Tablet. Taking Gatoverine 135mg Tablet and buscopan together will provide added effect, but can cause additive side-effects. Consult your doctor before taking Gatoverine 135mg 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 Gatoverine 135mg Tablet with Imodium/Loperamide?

There are no known serious drug interactions between Gatoverine 135mg Tablet and Imodium/ Loperamide. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on mebeverine

Q. Can I take Gatoverine 135mg Tablet with paracetamol/ Co codamol?

There are no known serious drug interactions between Gatoverine 135mg 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 Gatoverine 135mg Tablet with antibiotics?

There are no known serious drug interactions between Gatoverine 135mg Tablet and antibiotics. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on Gatoverine 135mg Tablet

Q. Is Gatoverine 135mg Tablet a laxative?

No, Gatoverine 135mg 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 Gatoverine 135mg Tablet help constipation or stop diarrhea?

Gatoverine 135mg Tablet may cause constipation; however, it has no known effects on stopping diarrhea

Q. Does Gatoverine 135mg Tablet reduce bloating?

Yes, Gatoverine 135mg Tablet reduces all symptoms of inflammatory bowel syndrome such as abdominal cramps, pain, gas, and bloating

Q. Does Gatoverine 135mg Tablet affect pill/contraceptive pill?

No, there are no known interactions between Gatoverine 135mg Tablet and contraceptive pills. Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on Gatoverine 135mg Tablet

Q. Is Gatoverine 135mg Tablet a prescription /over the counter medicine?

Gatoverine 135mg Tablet is available over the counter. However, do not self-medicate and consult your doctor about your symptoms before taking Gatoverine 135mg Tablet

Q. How long can I take Gatoverine 135mg Tablet for?

Take Gatoverine 135mg Tablet as directed by your doctor.

Information last updated by Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology on 19th Sep 2021.
The medicine details are for information purpose only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

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