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Taking mebeverine with other medicines and herbal supplements - Brand names: Colofac, Colofac IBS, Aurobeverine

Cautions with other medicines

It's safe to take mebeverine with most prescription medicines, and everyday painkillers like paracetamol and ibuprofen.

However, it's generally best not to take it together with other remedies for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), as these medicines work in the same way.

Do not take more than 1 IBS remedy at a time, unless a doctor says it's OK. You're unlikely to get extra relief for your symptoms, and it may cause more side effects.

Mixing mebeverine with herbal remedies and supplements

There's not enough information to say that complementary medicines and herbal remedies are safe to take with mebeverine. They're not tested in the same way as pharmacy and prescription medicines. They're generally not tested for the effect they have on other medicines.

Important: Medicine safety

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you're taking any other medicines, including herbal remedies, vitamins or supplements.

Page last reviewed: 17 February 2023
Next review due: 17 February 2026