Mefenil 80mg/250mg Tablet DT

Description

Mefenil 80mg/250mg Tablet DT 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 discomfort. Mefenil 80mg/250mg Tablet DT 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 diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, dryness in mouth, loss of appetite, feeling thirsty, and heartburn. 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 drowsiness, 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 dizziness. 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 Treatment of Abdominal pain Mefenil 80mg/250mg Tablet DT 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 Mefenil 80mg/250mg Tablet DT as prescribed by the doctor. Eventually, it will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Benefits

Mefenil 80mg/250mg Tablet DT is a combination of two medicines: Drotaverine and Mefenamic Acid, which relieves abdominal pain and cramps. Drotaverine is an anti-spasmodic medicine which relieves contractions (spasms) associated with smooth muscles in the abdomen. Mefenamic Acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause abdominal pain and inflammation (swelling).

How to use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Mefenil 80mg/250mg Tablet DT is to be taken with food.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Mefenil 80mg/250mg Tablet DT. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Mefenil 80mg/250mg Tablet DT 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 Mefenil 80mg/250mg Tablet DT during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Driving : UNSAFE - Mefenil 80mg/250mg Tablet DT may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. As Mefenil 80mg/250mg Tablet DT may cause vertigo. - Kidney : CAUTION - Mefenil 80mg/250mg Tablet DT should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Mefenil 80mg/250mg Tablet DT may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Mefenil 80mg/250mg Tablet DT is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. - Liver : CAUTION - Mefenil 80mg/250mg Tablet DT should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Mefenil 80mg/250mg Tablet DT may be needed. Please consult your doctor.