Joint Formulary & PAD

Mebeverine hydrochloride - Muscle spasm

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Status 1

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

Status 2

Green
Formulations :
  • Capsules (slow release)
Associated Icons :
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

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.

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