Matiz Plus Tablet

Short Description

Matiz Plus Tablet is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (symptoms include abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, and diarrhea or constipation).

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Matiz Plus 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.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Matiz Plus Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Side Effects

fatigue confusion uncoordinated body movements skin rash slurred speech

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Matiz Plus Tablet.

Breastfeeding Warning

Information regarding the use of Matiz Plus Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy Warning

Matiz Plus 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.

Matiz Plus Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Mebeverine and Chlordiazepoxide.

You have been prescribed Matiz Plus Tablet for the treatment of pain and other discomfort associated with irritable bowel syndrome. Do not take Matiz Plus Tablet at least 2 hours before or after taking other medicines as it may interact with other medicines. Inform your doctor if you have an enlarged prostate gland, glaucoma, or trouble passing urine. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.