Primary irritable colon characterised by persistent diarrhoea, alternating constipation and diarrhoea, abdominal pain and postprandial distension. Secondary irritable colon due to organic lesions such as regional enteritis, diverticulitis, specific and non-specific inflammatory conditions of the gastro-intestinal tract.
Dosage
135 mg Mebeverine hydrochloride (1 tablet) 3 times daily, preferably before meals.
How To Take
After a period of a few weeks when the desired effect has been obtained, the dosage may be gradually reduced. As atropine-like effects are absent, Colofac 135 mg is not contra-indicated in patients with glaucoma or prostatic hypertrophy.
