Colofac IBS is a tablet containing Mebeverine hydrochloride: This belongs to a group of medicines called antispasmodics.

Colofac IBS is used to treat the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): This a very common condition which causes spasm and pain in the gut or intestine.

The intestine is a long muscular tube which food passes down so that food can pass down it to be digested. If the intestine goes into spasm and squeezes too tightly, you get pain. The way antispasmodic medicines work is by relieving the spasm and pain.

The main symptoms of IBS include:

• stomach pain-and spasm
• feeling bloated and having wind
• having diarrhoea or constipation
• small, hard, pellet-like or ribbon-like stools (faeces)

These symptoms vary from person to person, and pain may be slight or very severe.

How to take Colofac IBS:

• Allways read the full information in your own leaflet
• Try to take Colofac IBS tablets 20 minutes before a meal - some people find their symptoms to be strongest after they have eaten.
• Swallow the tablets with water: Do Not chew them

Do not give Colofac IBS to children or adolescents younger than 18 years

The dose for adults and the elderly:

• Take 1 tablet 3 times a day
• The number of tablets you take can be lowered if your symptoms improve
• Do not take more than 3 tablets a day

Talk to your doctor if you develop new symptoms or if these symptoms continue for more than 2 weeks.

If you, or someone else, takes too much Colofac IBS (an overdose), talk to a doctor or go to a hospital straight away. Take your medicine pack with you.

If you miss a tablet, wait until the next dose is due. Do not try to make up for the dose you have missed. Do not double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

Each Colofac IBS Tablet contains: 135mg mebeverine hydrochloride

The tablets also contains: lactose, starch (potato or maize), povidone, talc, magnesium stearate, sucrose, gelatin, acacia, carnauba wax.

Do not take Colofac IBS if:

• you are allergic to any of the tablet ingredients
• you are younger than 18 years of age

• have not suffered from IBS before
• have developed new symptoms or your symptoms have become worse

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following applies to you:

• You are 40 years of age or over and your symptoms have changed or it is some time since you last had IBS
• You have blood in your stools (faeces)
• You are feeling sick (nauseous) or are sick (vomiting)
• You look pale and feeling tired
• You have constipation
• You have a fever
• You have recently traveled 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)

Your doctor will tell you whether it is safe for you to start taking Colofac IBS

• No interactions with other medicines are known
• You can drink alcohol while you are taking Colofac IBS
• This medicine is not likely to affect your being able to drive or use any tools or machines

Pregnancy and breast feeding:

• Ask you doctor or pharmacist for  advice before taking Colofac IBS if you are pregnant or might become pregnant
• Should not be taken during breast feeding

Colofac IBS contains lactose and sucrose (types of sugar): If you have been told by your doctor that you cannot tolerate or digest some sugars (have an intolerance to some sugars) talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.

Like all medicines Colofac IBS can cause side effects but not everyone gets them:

• Allergic reactions such as swollen or reddened skin, itching or a skin rashes.
• Swelling of your face, lips or tongue.

If any of the side effects become serious, or if you notice any side-effects not mentioned in your leaflet, tell your doctor or a pharmacist.