Mebeverine: Side Effects and Mechanism of Action

antispasmodic used in the symptomatic treatment of irritable bowel syndrome.

Shutterstock Mebeverina - Chemical Structure

Mebeverine, to date (August 2021), is available in Italy as part of a single medicinal product with the trade name Duspatal® and formulated in the form of modified-release hard capsules. The drug can only be purchased with a repeatable medical prescription (RR); being classified in band C, its cost is entirely borne by the citizen.

in adults and children over 10 years of age. Symptoms can vary from one individual to another and may include:

• Stomach pain and cramps
• Sensation of bloating and flatulence;
• Diarrhea or constipation, or a combination of both
• Stools in balls, or stools small and hard.

mild to moderate degree;

They suffer from mild to moderate hepatic insufficiency;

They suffer from cystic fibrosis.