Antimef Tablet
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Product introduction
Antimef Tablet is used to treat abdominal pain. It works effectively to reduce abdominal pain, bloating, and cramps by relaxing the muscles of the stomach and gut. It blocks certain chemical messengers that cause pain, inflammation and fever. It also helps in easy passage of gas.
Antimef Tablet is taken with or 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 nausea, diarrhea, dryness in mouth, blurred vision, weakness, upset stomach, and nervousness. 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 drowsiness.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
Antimef Tablet is taken with or 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 nausea, diarrhea, dryness in mouth, blurred vision, weakness, upset stomach, and nervousness. 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 drowsiness.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
Uses of Antimef Tablet
Benefits of Antimef Tablet
In Abdominal pain
Antimef Tablet effectively relieves sudden muscle spasms or contractions in the stomach and intestine (gut), thereby relaxing the muscles and improving movement of food. It also blocks chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain sensation. This helps to treat abdominal pain (or stomach pain) as well as cramps, bloating and discomfort. Take Antimef Tablet as prescribed to get maximum benefit. Eventually, it will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a more active and better quality of life.
Side effects of Antimef Tablet
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 them
Common side effects of Antimef
- Nausea
- Dryness in mouth
- Diarrhea
- Upset stomach
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision
- Sleepiness
- Weakness
- Nervousness
How to use Antimef Tablet
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. Antimef Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Antimef Tablet works
Antimef Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Dicyclomine, Mefenamic Acid and Simethicone. Dicyclomine is an antispasmodic which works by relaxing the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thereby relieving cramps and pain. Mefenamic Acid is a non-steroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) which. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). Simethicone is an antifoaming medicine which disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Antimef Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Antimef Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Antimef Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Antimef Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Antimef Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Antimef Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Antimef Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Antimef Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Antimef Tablet to relieve abdominal pain, cramps, and bloating.
- If you get diarrhea while taking this medicine, consult your doctor immediately.
- Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
- If you develop any new symptoms, or if your symptoms get worse, make an appointment to see your doctor for further advice.
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Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
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Address: DG-II/53CVIKAS PURI NEW DELHI DL 110018 IN
Country of origin: India
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