Anafortan-MF 50mg/250mg Tablet

Description

Anafortan-MF 50mg/250mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of abdominal pain. It works effectively to reduce abdominal pain, bloating, discomfort and cramps by relaxing the muscles of the stomach and gut. It also blocks certain chemical messengers that cause pain and fever. Anafortan-MF 50mg/250mg Tablet is taken with 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, vomiting, heartburn, and dryness in the mouth. 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 sleepiness and dizziness, 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 sleepiness. 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.

Introduction

In Abdominal cramp Anafortan-MF 50mg/250mg Tablet effectively relieves sudden muscle spasms or contractions in the stomach and intestine (gut), thereby relaxing the muscles and improving movement of food. This helps to treat abdominal cramps, as well as abdominal pain (or stomach pain), bloating and discomfort. Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated. Eventually, it will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Benefits

Anafortan-MF 50mg/250mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Camylofin and Mefenamic Acid which relieve abdominal pain and cramps. Camylofin is an anti-cholinergic which relaxes the muscles in the stomach and gut (intestine) and stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms). In doing this, it relieves cramps, pain, bloating, and discomfort. 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).

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. Anafortan-MF 50mg/250mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Anafortan-MF 50mg/250mg Tablet. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Anafortan-MF 50mg/250mg 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 - Information regarding the use of Anafortan-MF 50mg/250mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Driving : UNSAFE - Anafortan-MF 50mg/250mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. - Kidney : CAUTION - Anafortan-MF 50mg/250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Anafortan-MF 50mg/250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Anafortan-MF 50mg/250mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. - Liver : CAUTION - Anafortan-MF 50mg/250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Anafortan-MF 50mg/250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.