Who can and cannot take mebeverine - Brand names: Colofac, Colofac IBS, Aurobeverine

Who can take mebeverine

Most adults and children aged 10 years and over can take mebeverine.

It's sometimes prescribed for children aged 3 years old and over.

Who may not be able to take mebeverine

Mebeverine is not suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell a doctor or pharmacist before taking it if you:

• have ever had an allergic reaction to mebeverine or any other medicine
• have constipation caused by a condition called paralytic ileus (an inactive gut)
• have a rare inherited condition that means you cannot digest galactose (a sugar found in lactose)
• are pregnant, trying to get pregnant or breastfeeding

Before buying Colofac IBS without a prescription, check with a pharmacist or doctor first if you:

• are aged 40 years old or over
• have blood in your poo
• are feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting)
• have lost your appetite or have recently lost weight
• are looking paler than usual and feeling tired
• have unusual vaginal bleeding or vaginal discharge
• have (or think you may have) food poisoning, especially if you have recently travelled abroad