Both Coloverin and Coloverin SR are used to relieve the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other functional gastrointestinal disorders. However, they differ in the active ingredients they contain, their mechanism of action, and their specific uses. Understanding these differences helps determine the most appropriate medication for symptom relief.
Coloverin Tablets Ingredients
Coloverin Tablets contain the active ingredient mebeverine. Mebeverine is an antispasmodic that acts directly on the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract. It selectively relaxes the intestinal muscles and relieves spasms and pain associated with IBS without interfering with normal bowel movements.
Coloverin SR Tablets Ingredients
Coloverin SR Tablets contain a combination of two active ingredients that work together to relieve IBS symptoms, with the "SR" formula standing for sustained-release:
Chlordiazepoxide: A benzodiazepine, it is a mild sedative that helps reduce anxiety and tension, which can exacerbate IBS symptoms. Mebeverine: Same mechanism of action as Coloverin tablets (an antispasmodic with a direct effect on smooth muscle).
About Coloverin Tablets
Drug Category: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Drug Classification: Antispasmodic with a direct effect on smooth muscle
Pharmaceutical Form: Tablets
Pharmaceutical Family: Gastrointestinal Drugs
Active Ingredient: Mebeverine
About Coloverin SR Tablets
Drug Category: Combination Drugs for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Drug Classification: Benzodiazepine and Antispasmodic with a direct effect on smooth muscle (sustained-release formulation)
Pharmaceutical Form: Sustained-Release (SR) Tablets
Pharmaceutical Family: Gastrointestinal Drugs, Central Nervous System Drugs
Active Ingredients: Chlordiazepoxide, Mebeverine