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Meftal 250 Tablet

About this medicine

Meftal 250 Tablet 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 250 Tablet 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.

Before 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

  • Pain relief

Benefits

Meftal 250 Tablet is a common painkiller used to treat aches and pains. It blocks chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It is effective in relieving pain caused by headache, migraine, nerve pain, toothache, sore throat, period (menstrual) pains, arthritis and muscle aches.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time.

How to use

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 250 Tablet is to be taken with food.

How it works

Meftal 250 Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever, pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

Common side effects

  • Vomiting
  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Dizziness

Not everyone gets these. Tell your doctor if any side effect bothers you or does not go away.

Safety advice

  • AlcoholUnsafe

    It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Meftal 250 Tablet.

  • PregnancyConsult your doctor

    Meftal 250 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.

  • BreastfeedingSafe if prescribed

    Meftal 250 Tablet 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.

  • DrivingUnsafe

    Meftal 250 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

  • KidneyCaution

    Meftal 250 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Meftal 250 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Meftal 250 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

  • LiverCaution

    Meftal 250 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Meftal 250 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Meftal 250 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.

Storage

Store below 30°C

Product details

Composition
Mefenamic Acid (250mg)
Marketer
Blue Cross Laboratories Ltd
Marketer address
Peninsula Chambers, Peninsula Corporate Park, G.K Marg, Lower Parel (West), Mumbai - 400013, Maharashtra, INDIA.
Product form
Tablet
Pack
strip of 10 tablets
Therapeutic class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Habit forming
No
Country of origin
India

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Meftal 250 Tablet a painkiller?

Yes. Meftal 250 Tablet is mild to moderate painkiller drug

Is Meftal 250 Tablet safe?

Meftal 250 Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Is Meftal 250 Tablet good for toothache/ for back pain/ headache?

Yes, Meftal 250 Tablet can be used to relieve dental pain, back pain and headache

Does Meftal 250 Tablet stop periods/ stop bleeding?

Meftal 250 Tablet is used for relieving pain that happens before or during a menstrual period. It does not stop periods or bleeding. Always consult your doctor regarding its use

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. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be require

Does Meftal 250 Tablet make you drowsy?

Meftal 250 Tablet has a rare side effect of causing drowsiness. Always consult your doctor, if you experience such side effects.

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