GP and surgeon, Dr Shane Charles (MBBS, MRCS, PgDip SEM) provides a simple explanation of the medication below:

'Colofac IBS (Mebeverine Hydrochloride) contains a muscle relaxant to help persons with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to go to the toilet with less pain. '.

If you think Colofac IBS (Mebeverine Hydrochloride) is a treatment that can help you, start an online consultation now for a registered prescriber to review. If treatment is deemed suitable, they can prescribe it, and we can deliver it to you from the comfort of your own home with a range of convenient delivery and payment options for you to choose from. If you have any questions about a medication, you should always consult your doctor with any questions prior to starting treatment, to ensure that it is safe and suitable for you.

Colofac IBS is a medicine used to treat IBS symptoms and to help stop them reoccurring, including bloating, stomach pains and discomfort.

For further information on this IBS treatment please refer to the Colofac IBS patient information leaflet.

Mebeverine Hydrochloride

Colofac IBS contains mebeverine hydrochloride, which belongs to a group of medicines called antispasmodics. This helps the bowel to relax and stay in control, meaning you experience fewer cramps and episodes of diarrhoea.

IBS (or irritable bowel syndrome) affects around 10% of the population and tends to affect sufferers for life. Treating symptoms with Colofac IBS offers fast results, relief from discomfort, and a lower risk of future flare-ups.

Colofac IBS Tablets

Take the tablets by swallowing whole with a drink of water; do not chew. For best results, try to take the tablet 20 minutes before a meal, as a lot of sufferers find that their symptoms worsen after they eat.

The recommended dose is one tablet taken 3 times a day, but this dose can be lowered if your symptoms improve. However, you should not take more than 3 tablets a day, even if your symptoms are particularly bad.

If you forget a dose then you should simply take the next one as planned; do not double up on a dose to make up for a missed one. If you take too much then you should contact a doctor.

Colofac IBS Side Effects

Before using this product, always read the patient information leaflet (enclosed) to make sure that it is the appropriate medication for you. This product is intended to relieve symptoms of IBS; it is not designed to be used to treat constipation or diarrhoea.

You should not take Colofac IBS if you are allergic to any of the ingredients it contains, or if you are younger than 18 years of age. You should see a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication if any of the following apply:

• have not suffered from IBS before or have developed new symptoms or your symptoms have become worse
• have liver or kidney problems
• You are 40 years of age or over and your symptoms have changed or it has been some time since you last had IBS
• You have blood in your stools (faeces)
• You are feeling sick (nauseous) or are sick (vomiting)
• You are looking pale and feeling tired
• You have constipation
• You have a fever
• You have recently travelled abroad
• You are pregnant, or planning to become pregnant
• You are a woman and you have unusual bleeding or discharge from your vagina
• You have difficulty or pain when passing water (urinating)

Do not use the Colofac IBS capsules after the expiry date and keep them out of reach of children. If the problem still persists after using this product or if any pain or irritation occurs then consult a doctor.

Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any peculiar side effects or signs of an allergic reaction.

You can safely buy Colofac IBS online at UK Meds, without the need for a prescription or consultation with a medical professional, however you should adhere to the advice given in the patient leaflet enclosed.