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Meftal-MR Tablet

About this medicine

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.

Uses

  • Abdominal cramp

Benefits

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.

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-MR Tablet should be taken with or after food.

How it 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.

Common side effects

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Indigestion
  • Loss of appetite
  • Sleepiness
  • Weakness
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Heartburn

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

Safety advice

  • AlcoholCaution

    Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Meftal-MR Tablet.

  • PregnancyConsult your doctor

    Meftal-MR Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

  • BreastfeedingConsult your doctor

    Meftal-MR Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

  • DrivingUnsafe

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

  • KidneyCaution

    Meftal-MR Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

  • LiverCaution

    Meftal-MR Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.<BR>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.

If you miss a dose

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.

Storage

Store below 30°C

Product details

Composition
Mefenamic Acid (500mg) + Tizanidine (2mg)
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

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