Mebeverine (135mg)+ Chlordiazepoxide (5mg)
Meva-C Capsule is taken without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the 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. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.The most common side effects are fatigue, confusion, uncoordinated body movements, skin rash, and slurred speech. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.Lifestyle modifications like having fiber-rich diet, avoiding foods that trigger your symptoms, increasing fluid intake and regular exercise can help you to get better results. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Meva-C
15 capsules
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Meva-C Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.
Meva-C Capsule is a combination of two medicines: Mebeverine and Chlordiazepoxide.
Related Warnings
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Meva-C Capsule.
Meva-C Capsule 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.
Information regarding the use of Meva-C Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Meva-C Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As Meva-C Capsule may make you feel drowsy or affect your concentration and this may affect your ability to drive.
Meva-C Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Meva-C Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised in patients with severe kidney disease.
Meva-C Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Meva-C Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised in patients with severe liver disease.
Yes, Meva-C Capsule may cause withdrawal symptoms. Do not stop taking Meva-C Capsule all of a sudden. Stopping Meva-C Capsule suddenly can cause seizures, shaking, stomach and muscle cramps, vomiting and sweating. Consult with your doctor before stopping Meva-C Capsule.
No, avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking Meva-C Capsule. Drinking alcohol can increase the risk of side effects like drowsiness or sleepiness.
Yes, Meva-C Capsule may make you feel drowsy or sleepy. Avoid driving, operating any machines, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities at the start of your treatment. Inform your doctor if you experience such episodes while taking this medicine.
Meva-C Capsule should not be taken along with opioid-like substances as it contains chlordiazepoxide. Use of opioids along with chlordiazepoxide may cause excessive sedation (state of calm or sleep), respiratory depression and eventually coma or death. Inform your doctor about all the medicines that you are taking if you are advised to take Meva-C Capsule.
Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
Both Mebeverine and Chlordiazepoxide show different symptoms of overdose. Chlordiazepoxide can cause sleepiness, reflexes, confusion and coma. Whereas, Mebeverine can cause CNS excitability which is mild and reversible. Inform the doctor in case you take a higher dose and any of these symptoms appear.
Yes, the use of Meva-C Capsule can cause constipation. Eat high-fiber foods like vegetables, fruits and cereals, and drink plenty of water. Exercise regularly by engaging in activities like swimming, jogging or taking a walk. Consult a doctor if the constipation persists for a long duration.
