Description
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Merine-SR Capsule is a prescription medicine used to treat and relieve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome such as stomach pain and spasm, cramps in the abdomen, gas, bloating, and changes in bowel habits. This medicine relaxes muscles of the intestine and relieves spasms.
Merine-SR Capsule should be taken in a dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It is swallowed whole with a drink of water preferably 20 minutes before a meal to relieve or reduce post-meal symptoms. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this 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. Remember following lifestyle modifications like having a fiber-rich diet, increase fluid intake and regular exercise can help you to get better results.
This medicine has very less or minimal side effects but it may cause skin rash sometimes. Be cautious as it is important to stop the medication and inform the doctor if you encounter difficulty in breathing or swelling of the face, neck, tongue, or throat.
Before taking this medicine, you should let your doctor know if you have liver and kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
USES OF MERINE CAPSULE PR
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• Treatment of Irritable bowel syndrome
BENEFITS OF MERINE CAPSULE PR
In Treatment of 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. Merine-SR Capsule relaxes the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine) and relieves these symptoms effectively. Usually, it is used along with other medicines for the management of your condition. Continue taking it for as long as the doctor may advise you to. You need to take this medicine 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.
SIDE EFFECTS OF MERINE CAPSULE PR
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Merine
- Skin rash
HOW TO USE MERINE CAPSULE PR
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Merine-SR Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.
HOW MERINE CAPSULE PR WORKS
Merine-SR Capsule relaxes the muscles of the intestine and relieves spasm.
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Merine-SR Capsule does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Merine-SR Capsule 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Merine-SR Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Merine-SR Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Merine-SR Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Merine-SR Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. Caution is advised in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Merine-SR Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Merine-SR Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. Caution is advised in patients with severe liver disease.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE MERINE CAPSULE PR?
If you miss a dose of Merine-SR Capsule, 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.
Quick tips
- • Merine-SR Capsule relieves symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome such as abdominal pain and cramps, bloating, flatulence and diarrhea alternating with constipation.
- • Take it 20 minutes before a meal to relieve or reduce post meal symptoms.
- • Talk to your doctor if your symptoms do not get better within two weeks of taking Merine-SR Capsule, or get worse at any time.
- • Stop taking Merine-SR Capsule and consult a doctor if you experience difficulty in breathing or swelling of face, neck, tongue or throat.
- • Do not stop taking the tablets without talking to your doctor, even if you feel better.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
P-Methoxybenzoic Acids and Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Anti-spasmodics (IBD)
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