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Meftal-MR Tablet
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Product introduction
Meftal-MR Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of abdominal cramps. It relaxes the muscles in the stomach or intestine and stops sudden muscle contractions, thereby relieving cramps, pain, bloating, and discomfort.
Meftal-MR Tablet should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. Take it in the dose and duration as directed by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for longer duration than recommended by the doctor.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion, loss of appetite, sleepiness, weakness, and dryness in mouth. If any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing them.
Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking to make sure it is safe for you. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting treatment.
Meftal-MR Tablet should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. Take it in the dose and duration as directed by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for longer duration than recommended by the doctor.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion, loss of appetite, sleepiness, weakness, and dryness in mouth. If any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing them.
Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking to make sure it is safe for you. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting treatment.
Uses of Meftal-MR Tablet
Benefits of Meftal-MR Tablet
In Abdominal cramp
Meftal-MR Tablet gives relief from pain and cramps and works best if they are used when the first signs of pain occur. It slows the natural movements of the gut and relaxes the muscles in the stomach and intestines. It also reduces the activity of certain chemicals that causes pain. Inform your doctor if your pain persists or worsens.
Side effects of Meftal-MR 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 Meftal-MR
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Indigestion
- Loss of appetite
- Sleepiness
- Weakness
- Dryness in mouth
- Heartburn
How to use Meftal-MR 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. Meftal-MR Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Meftal-MR Tablet works
Meftal-MR Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Mefenamic acid and Tizanidine which relieve abdominal pain. Mefenamic acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). Tizanidine is a muscle relaxant which works by acting on the centers in the brain and spinal cord to relieve the muscle stiffness or spasm.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Meftal-MR Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Meftal-MR Tablet 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Meftal-MR Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Meftal-MR Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Meftal-MR Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Meftal-MR Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Meftal-MR Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Meftal-MR Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Meftal-MR Tablet is not advised in patients with severe liver disease. Liver function tests are recommended before the start of treatment and then on a regular basis as advised.
Use of Meftal-MR Tablet is not advised in patients with severe liver disease. Liver function tests are recommended before the start of treatment and then on a regular basis as advised.
What if you forget to take Meftal-MR Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Meftal-MR Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Meftal-MR Tablet to relieve abdominal cramps.
- It is best to take it when the first sign of pain occurs.
- Stick to simple meals and avoid spicy rich food in order to avoid feeling sick (nausea).
- 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.
- Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within two hours of taking Meftal-MR Tablet.
- 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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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- FDA approved prescribing information. Mefenamic Acid; 2008 [revised Mar. 2007]. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Tizanidine. Ardsley, New York: Acorda Therapeutics Inc.; 1996 [revised 2013]. [Accessed 02 Apr. 20191] (online) Available from:
- ScienceDirect. Mefenamic Acid. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Tizanidine. Hawthorne, New York: Acorda Therapeutics Inc.; 2006]. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Name: Blue Cross Laboratories Ltd
Address: Peninsula Chambers, Peninsula Corporate Park, G.K Marg, Lower Parel (West), Mumbai - 400013, Maharashtra, INDIA.
Country of origin: India
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