Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility while taking mebeverine - Brand names: Colofac, Colofac IBS, Aurobeverine

Mebeverine and pregnancy

Mebeverine is not usually recommended during pregnancy. Although it's not known to be harmful, more information is needed to confirm that it's safe.

If you're trying to get pregnant or you're already pregnant, talk to your doctor about the benefits and possible risks of taking mebeverine.

Mebeverine and breastfeeding

You can usually take mebeverine while you're breastfeeding.

It's not known how much mebeverine gets into breast milk, but it's thought to be a small amount, and unlikely to cause side effects in babies.

If you notice that your baby is not feeding as well as usual, or if you have any other concerns about your baby, talk to your midwife, health visitor or doctor as soon as possible.

Mebeverine and fertility

There's no evidence to suggest that taking mebeverine reduces fertility in men or women.

Find out more about how mebeverine can affect you and your baby during pregnancy on the Best Use of Medicines in Pregnancy (BUMPS) website.