Joint Formulary & PAD

Mebeverine hydrochloride - Muscle spasm

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Status 1

Green
Formulations :
  • Suspension
  • Tablets
Associated Icons :
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important
Suspension not licensed in under 10 years. Tablets not licensed in children.
 

Status 2

Green
Formulations :
  • Capsules (slow release)
Associated Icons :
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important
Capsules not licensed in children.

Documentation

  • No records returned.

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Mebeverine hydrochloride
Indication :
Muscle spasm
Group Name :
Keywords :
smooth muscle spasm, bowel colic, stomach cramps, muscle cramps, gastro intestinal muscle cramps, gastro intestinal antispamodics, irritable bowel syndrome, IBS
Brand Names Include :
Colofac
Important Information :
Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Supporting Documents :
0
Traffic Light Entries :
2

Committee Recommendations (1)

Generic mebeverine has been agreed as appropriate for initiation in Primary Care and/or continued in Primary Care following a recommendation from specialists in other health care sectors. Following consideration by the PCN, it has been assigned a GREEN traffic light status

Note - the branded product, Colofac, was considered BLACK by the May 2017 PCN

Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Mebeverine hydrochloride is used to treat.

  • No records returned.

Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Muscle spasm.