Fybogel Mebeverine (Orange Flavour)

What is Fybogel Mebeverine?

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

The medicine comes as an orange-flavoured powder sachet, which should be mixed with water and drank.

Mebeverine is an anti-spasmodic medicine that helps to relax the stomach muscles. This makes it an effective treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), helping to encourage bowel movements and relieve discomfort.

You can buy Fybogel Mebeverine sachets over the counter. 

What is Fybogel Mebeverine used to treat?

Fybogel Mebeverine is used to treat constipation and irritable bowel syndrome.

This medicine contains two different active ingredients, a laxative and an antispasmodic, which means that it can both treat stomach pain and also help you to go to the toilet.

Fybogel Mebeverine is dissolved in water for a pleasant-tasting orange drink, which is also sugar and gluten-free.

Why are Fybogel Mebeverine sachets recommended for IBS?

Mebeverine has been clinically tested and shown to be a safe and effective medicine for IBS. 

How does Fybogel Mebeverine work?

This 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.

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. The muscles of the bowel wall can then push the contents along, helping you to go to the toilet.

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

Who can take Fybogel Mebeverine?

Fybogel is not suitable for children under 12 years old.

You should consult your doctor before taking Fybogel Mebeverine if:

• You are vomiting
• You are over the age of 40
• You have severe constipation
• You have pain or difficulty while passing urine
• You have lost weight or lost your appetite
• You have been prescribed potassium supplements
• You have a fever
• You have unexplained vaginal bleeding or vaginal discharge
• You have been prescribed a potassium-sparing diuretic medicine
• You have blood in your stools
• You look pale or feel tired
• You are pregnant, trying to get pregnant or are breastfeeding

This list is not exhaustive. Always read the patient information leaflet, which comes with your medicine, before you start to take it.

Can you buy Fybogel Mebeverine over the counter?

Yes, you can buy Fybogel Mebeverine over the counter from your local pharmacy.

Can you buy Fybogel Mebeverine online in the UK?

You can buy Fybogel Mebeverine online from Medicine Direct by filling out a simple questionnaire on our website. Your answers will be reviewed by one of our registered prescribers to make sure that this medicine is safe for you to use.

You can then order from our online pharmacy, with next day delivery if your order is placed by 2pm.

It is important to ensure that you are buying medicine online from a fully regulated UK pharmacy. To learn more about our company and the licenses we hold, visit our about us page.

Fybogel Mebeverine alternatives

Understanding what triggers your IBS symptoms should be the first-line treatment option, trying to pinpoint if certain foods cause your symptoms can help you to make lifestyle adjustments and eliminate those symptoms-causing foods from your diet.

Various alternatives to Fybogel Mebeverine can be ordered from Medicine Direct. The full list of IBS treatments can be found on the Irritable Bowel Syndrome product page.

Peppermint oil capsules such as Apercap and Colpermin are available to order without needing a prescription. These capsules contain peppermint oil, which works to relax the muscles in the gut, relieving discomfort effectively. They can also regulate bowel movements, relieving bloating.

Senocalm IBS Relief works to ease stomach cramps and can also help to alleviate bloating.

Alverine Citrate is another muscle relaxant that can swiftly relieve irritable bowel syndrome symptoms. This medication is a prescription-only medicine (POM), but you can buy it from Medicine Direct after completing an online consultation questionnaire.