Fybogel Mebeverine

What is Fybogel Mebeverine?

Fybogel Mebeverine is a medicine which contains ispaghula husk, a natural plant material that is very high in fibre.

This prescription medicine works by increasing the bulk of the contents of your gut passing through the digestive system. This helps to promote normal bowel movements and relieves spasms and cramps that occur in your gut.

You can buy Fybogel Mebeverine from Medicine Direct after an online consultation with one of our certified doctors.

Order before 2pm and we can offer you next day delivery on your purchase.

What is Fybogel Mebeverine used to treat?

Fybogel Mebeverine is an effective treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

It contains two active ingredients, ispaghula husk and mebeverine. Ispaghula husk is a type of fibre known as a bulk-forming laxative, which helps to relieve constipation and maintain regular bowel movements. When mixed with water, it swells in the gut and increases the volume of your bowel movements, without being absorbed into the body.

Mebeverine is an antispasmodic which relaxes the muscles in and around the intestinal wall, which relieves the abdominal pain that comes with spasms associated with irritable bowel syndrome.

Who can take Fybogel Mebeverine?

Fybogel is not suitable for children who are under 12 years old.

Do not use this treatment if any of the below conditions apply to you:

• You have difficulty swallowing
• You have any throat problems
• You have had a sudden change in your bowel habits that has lasted for longer than 2 weeks
• You have a blockage of the bowel
• You have any muscle weakness or a decreased activity of the bowel
• You have blood in your stools or are suffering from constipation

You should consult your doctor before taking Fybogel Mebeverine if any of these apply to you:

• You have recently travelled abroad
• You have a fever
• You are aged 40 years old or over, or are debilitated
• You are a care giver or healthcare worker who has been preparing treatments with ispaghula husk for a long time – you may have become allergic to it
• You have the inherited condition, phenylketonuria
• You look pale or feel tired
• You have abnormal vaginal discharge or bleeding
• You have acute porphyria
• You have been prescribed any diuretic medicines, or medicines that may cause constipation
• You find it difficult or painful to urinate
• You have lost weight or lost your appetite
• You have abdominal pain, feel sick or are vomiting

Always read the patient information leaflet, which comes with your medicine, before you start to take it, for a full list.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Inform your doctor before you use Fybogel Mebeverine if you are currently pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are trying to get pregnant

You should not take Fybogel Mebeverine if you are currently breastfeeding.

Possible side effects

As with all medications, Fybogel Mebeverine may cause certain adverse effects, although not everyone gets them.

Contact your doctor immediately if you experience a skin rash; symptoms may include itching or stinging.

For the first few days of using this medicine, you may experience flatulence or bloating; these symptoms should go away as your treatment progresses.

You may also have difficulty swallowing and/or a bowel blockage.

If any of these symptoms bother you or persist, you should speak to your doctor as soon as possible.

Please, refer to the Side Effects tab on this page for a list of rarer, more serious reactions you might experience.