All Details About Meftal 250mg Tablet DT
Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Meftal 250mg Tablet DT
Description:
Meftal 250mg Tablet DT is used in the treatment of moderate to severe pain conditions like menstrual pain, headache, muscle pain, joint pain, or dental pain. It effectively alleviates pain and inflammation.Meftal 250mg Tablet DT should be taken with food. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should keep taking the medicine even if you feel better until the doctor says it is alright to stop using it.
The most common side effects of this medicine include mild vomiting, stomach pain, nausea, headache, and dizziness. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
Earlier using it, you should let your doctor know if you have asthma, have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using the medicine.
Uses:
Directions For Use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Meftal 250mg Tablet DT is to be taken with food.Side Effects:
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 themOrdinary side effects of Meftal
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Headache
- Dizziness
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Meftal 250mg Tablet DT.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Meftal 250mg Tablet DT may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Meftal 250mg Tablet DT is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Meftal 250mg Tablet DT may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Meftal 250mg Tablet DT should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Meftal 250mg Tablet DT may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Employ of Meftal 250mg Tablet DT is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Employ of Meftal 250mg Tablet DT is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Meftal 250mg Tablet DT should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Meftal 250mg Tablet DT may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
FAQs:
Q. Is mefenamic acid an antibiotic/ contain codeine?
No. Mefenamic acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to treat mild to moderate pain conditions and fever. It not an antibiotic and does not contain codeine
Q. Is Meftal 250mg Tablet DT a painkiller?
Affirmative. Meftal 250mg Tablet DT is mild to moderate painkiller drug
Q. Is Meftal 250mg Tablet DT safe?
Meftal 250mg Tablet DT is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Is Meftal 250mg Tablet DT good for toothache/ for back pain/ headache?
Affirmative, Meftal 250mg Tablet DT can be used to relieve dental pain, back pain and headache
Q. Does Meftal 250mg Tablet DT stop periods/ stop bleeding?
Meftal 250mg Tablet DT is used for relieving pain that happens before or during a menstrual period. It does not stop periods or bleeding. Forever consult your doctor regarding its use
Q. Can I take mefenamic acid with naproxen/ paracetamol/ ibuprofen/ metronidazole/ withtramadol/ with tranexamic acid/ with sertraline/ amoxicillin?
Mefenamic acid may interact with the drugs mentioned above. Forever consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be require
Q. Does Meftal 250mg Tablet DT make you drowsy?
Meftal 250mg Tablet DT has a rare side effect of causing drowsiness. Forever consult your doctor, if you experience such side effects.
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