Trimebutine: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Trimebutine is a gut motility regulator. It is a prescription medicine used for irritable bowel syndrome, abdominal pain and bloating. In Pakistan it is available as tablets. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Trimebutine works

Trimebutine acts on opioid receptors in the wall of the gut, rather than in the brain, and on ion channels in the gut muscle. This lets it calm the bowel when it is overactive and stimulate it when it is sluggish, helping to restore a more normal pattern of movement and reduce spasm-related pain.

What is Trimebutine used for?

• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Abdominal pain
• Bloating

Trimebutine is used to relieve the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), including cramping abdominal pain, bloating and changes in bowel habit towards diarrhoea, constipation or both. It is also used for other functional bowel problems where the gut moves too quickly or too slowly. It eases symptoms but does not treat infections or inflammatory bowel disease.

Side effects of Trimebutine

Side effects with Trimebutine are uncommon and usually mild. They can include:

• Dry mouth
• Nausea
• Constipation or diarrhoea
• Drowsiness or dizziness
• Skin rash

See a doctor promptly if you have blood in your stools, black stools, unexplained weight loss, persistent vomiting or a severe rash.

Precautions and warnings

• New bowel symptoms that start after about the age of 50, or symptoms with bleeding or weight loss, should be checked by a doctor before being treated as IBS.
• Tell your doctor about any other medicines you take.
• If you are pregnant, especially in the first three months, or breastfeeding, use it only on medical advice.
• If it makes you drowsy or dizzy, avoid driving or using machinery.

Frequently asked questions about Trimebutine

What is the price of Trimebutine in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Trimebutine products currently in stock range from Rs 159 to Rs 260 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Dabridat 100mg Tablet at Rs 159. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Trimebutine are available in Pakistan?

Trimebutine is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Debridate (Zafa Pharmaceutical Labortories Ltd) and Dabridat (Zafa Pharmaceutical Labortories Ltd).

Do I need a prescription for Trimebutine?

Yes. Trimebutine is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Can Trimebutine be used during pregnancy?

If you are pregnant, especially in the first three months, or breastfeeding, use it only on medical advice.

Are all Trimebutine brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Trimebutine in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Trimebutine brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 3 products containing Trimebutine from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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