Dosage
Doses vary depending on whether you're taking tablets or capsules. Try to space doses evenly throughout the day.
Mebeverine comes as standard tablets (135mg) or slow-release capsules (200mg).
Dosage for standard tablets (135mg)
The usual dose for standard tablets is 1 tablet, taken 3 times a day.
Dosage for slow-release capsules (200mg)
The usual dose for slow-release capsules is 1 capsule, taken twice a day.
How to take it
It's best to take your mebeverine 20 minutes before a meal. If you take it twice a day, take it before breakfast and your evening meal. If you take it 3 times a day, take it before breakfast, lunch and your evening meal.
Swallow the tablet or capsule whole with a drink of water.
How long to take it for
You'll usually only take mebeverine if you're having a flare-up of your irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms. Stop taking mebeverine when you feel better. This may take up to 2 weeks.
Talk to a doctor if your symptoms are no better after taking mebeverine for 2 weeks, or if they get worse at any time.
If you forget to take it
If you miss a dose of mebeverine, skip the missed dose and take the next one at the usual time.
Do not take 2 doses to make up for a missed dose.
If you forget doses often, it may help to set an alarm to remind you. You could also ask your pharmacist for advice on other ways to help you remember to take your medicine.
If you take too much
If you take more than the recommended dose of mebeverine, it's unlikely to harm you.
Speak to a pharmacist or doctor if you're worried.