Equirest MB Tablet

Let us guide you through the essential information about Equirest MB Tablet. This page details its approved uses, provides clear instructions on how to use it, outlines potential side effects you should be aware of, and highlights important warnings and precautions. Remember, the information here is a supplement to, not a replacement for, professional medical advice regarding Equirest MB Tablet.

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Salt Combination: Mebeverine (135mg) + Chlordiazepoxide (5mg)
Brand: Vowcare Products Pvt Ltd
Uses: Irritable bowel syndrome

Description

Equirest MB Tablet is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (symptoms include abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, and diarrhea or constipation)
It prevents the sudden spasm of muscles to relieve stomach pain and cramps
It also promotes easy passage of gas to reduce stomach discomfort
Equirest MB Tablet is taken without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor
The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine
You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends
If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen
Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are fatigue, confusion, uncoordinated body movements, skin rash, and slurred speech
Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time
Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects
It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.
Lifestyle modifications like having fiber-rich diet, avoiding foods that trigger your symptoms, increasing fluid intake and regular exercise can help you to get better results
Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases
You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Cautions

Liver:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Equirest MB Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Equirest MB Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. Caution is advised in patients with severe liver disease.
Kidney:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Equirest MB Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Equirest MB Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.^Caution is advised in patients with severe kidney disease.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Equirest MB Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.^As Equirest MB Tablet may make you feel drowsy or affect your concentration and this may affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Information regarding the use of Equirest MB Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Equirest MB Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Equirest MB Tablet.
Drug Action:	N/A
Therapeutic class:	GASTRO INTESTINAL
Habit Forming:	Yes
Chemical Class:	N/A

Uses of Equirest MB Tablet

In Irritable bowel syndrome Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory disease of the large intestine (colon) that usually needs long term management
This can lead to bleeding, frequent diarrhea, bloating, flatulence, cramps and stomach pain
Equirest MB Tablet relaxes the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine) and relieves these symptoms effectively
Usually, it is used along with other medicines for management of your condition
Continue taking it for as long as the doctor may advise you to
You need to Take Equirest MB Tablet regularly to get the most out of it
Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Equirest MB Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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