Meftal Forte Tablet

Meftal Forte Tablet helps women to get relief from mild or moderate pain and fever. It is important to note that it only treats inflammation and discomfort caused during menstruation conditions as well. This medication is a combination of two NSAIDs viz. Mefenamic acid and Paracetamol.

Meftal Forte Tablet can help in the treatment of headache, joint pain, muscle pain, inflammation or fever in some cases. Meftal Forte works by increasing the blood flow and the pain threshold.

One should not consume it if they have an allergic to any of the ingredients of this medicine. It is also not good for people who just had a bypass surgery or suffering from Kidney issues, Stomach problems and Ulcers.

The side effects of the medicine include pain in stomach, nausea or diarrhoea and some of the serious side effects are appetite loss, rashes, heartburn, itchy skin, pain in the lower back or bloody urine.

You must not indulge in activities like drinking alcohol or smoking as it can lead to some serious implications and affect your daily life. Stick to the dosage prescribed by the doctor to stay away from side effects. In the case of Stomach Pain, this medication should be consumed with food.

Meftal Forte Tablet may rarely cause agranulocytosis. Use this medicine caution with clozapine or carbamazepine. It may decrease lithium clearance resulting in an increase in serum lithium levels and potential lithium toxicity. Patients serum lithium levels must be monitored.

Symptoms of overdose include CNS stimulation, agitation, seizures. Management of a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) intoxication is primarily supportive and symptomatic.

Fluid therapy is commonly effective in managing the hypotension that may occur following an acute NSAIDs overdose, except when this is due to an acute blood loss. Seizures tend to be very short-lived and often do not require drug treatment.

Although, recurrent seizures should be treated with I.V. diazepam. Since many of the NSAID undergo enterohepatic cycling, multiple doses of charcoal may be needed to reduce the potential for delayed toxicities.

• Pain Relief

• Fever

• Allergy

• Other Allergic Conditions

• Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (Cabg)

• Dizziness

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Diarrhoea

• Indigestion

• Loss Of Appetite

• Rash

• Heartburn

• Nervousness

• Itching

• Tinnitus

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The duration of the effect usually lasts for 4-6 hours. It may differ from person to person. You should consult about it with the doctor to get the suitable dosage prescriptions.

• What is the onset of action?

  The onset of action starts within 20-30 minutes of administration, in most cases. If not, then seek the doctor for changes to be made in the dosage to suit your conditions.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Pregnant women must avoid this medication as much as possible as the risks involved are far greater than benefits. You must consult a doctor and seek alternatives or substitutes.

• Is it habit forming?

  Cases of addictive or habit forming properties have not been reported with the use of Meftal Forte tablet.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Breastfeeding women should not consume this medicine and should ask for substitutes for the medicine during this period. The potential benefits do not outnumber the risks involved in this case.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  The medicine can interact with alcohol and cause some side effects like drowsiness, dizziness or fatigue that can affect your daily life by making you incapable of function at maximum capacity.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  The medicine can lead to you feeling drowsy , dizzy or fatigued, which can affect your ability to drive and is therefore advised not to indulge in it. You must not indulge in any such activities that require attention and a good set of coordination.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  It may affect the functioning of the kidney in some cases making it crucial that you tell everything about your medical history while consulting the doctor. This is even more crucial for people with kidney related diseases as the medicine may aggravate the existing conditions.

• Does this affect liver function?

  People with liver related diseases should refer to a doctor regarding the same as it will ensure that you do not experience any serious side effects or aggravate the already existing ailments by the intake of medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Meftal Forte Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Meftagesic 500Mg/325Mg Tablet

  Blue Cross Laboratories Ltd

• Mefkind Forte Tablet

  Mankind Pharma Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Consume the medicine as soon as you remember about the missed dose. It is important to understand that you do not take it if you are close to the time of next dose. In such cases, you must skip the missed dose and continue with the rest of the dosage.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  If you have an episode of an overdose, you must seek the help of a doctor with immediate effect. You may experience any of the side effects like chest pain, blurred vision or rashes to the skin and it may be a case of an overdose.

This medication blocks the action of Cyclo-oxygenase (COX) which is involved in the production of Prostaglandins. Your body produces prostaglandins as a retort to certain diseases and injury. It works by preventing the production of prostaglandins and thereby reduces pain and inflammation.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  The medicine can interact with alcohol and cause an increase in the intensity of side effects. It is therefore important to understand that you need to avoid alcohol during this course of medication, if you are a regular drinker.

• Interaction with Medicine

  There are a few medicines that can react with Meftalfotre tablet and cause serious health issues. Some of the medicines or ingredients that can interact with it negatively are antidiabetic medications, captopril, ciclosporin, digoxin, enalapril, juxtapidmipomersen, ketoconazole, leflunomide and a few others.

• Interaction with Disease

  The medicine does interact with a number of diseases and can cause serious side effects or aggravate the existing conditions. Some of the diseases are cardiovascular diseases like stroke, chest pain, severe heart failure and epilepsy, inflammatory bowel disease and a few others. This is why everyone must discuss about all the diseases they have had or are currently suffering from, with the doctor to avoid any possible side effects.

• Interaction with Food

  Sufficient data is not available to support any conclusions about this medicine interacting negatively with any food substance.

• Ques : What is Meftal Forte Tablet?

  Ans : This medication contains Mefenamic acid and Paracetamol as an active ingredient in it. It is used to treat conditions like Fever, Joint pain, Headache, Muscle pain, Tooth pain, Cephalalgia, Menstrual cramps, Inflammations, etc.

• Ques : What is Meftal Forte Tablet used for?

  Ans : Meftal forte is medication which used to treat, control and prevent conditions like:

  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Joint pain
  • Muscle pain
  • Tooth pain
  • Cephalalgia
  • Dengue fever
  • Malaria
  • Sciatica
  • Cold
  • Analgesic
  • Inflammation
  • Slipped disc
  • Migraine headache
  • Toothache
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Ear pain
  • Menstrual cramps
  • Flu

• Ques : What are the side effects of Meftal Forte Tablet?

  Ans : There are some known side effects of the medicine, which may or may not occur always. Some of the side effects are rare and serious, If any of the below-mentioned side effects or conditions appear, consult your doctor immediately:

  • Diarrhea
  • Bloating
  • Blurred vision
  • Weight gain
  • Excessive tiredness
  • Fast heartbeat
  • Difficult or painful urination
  • Inflammation of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands, and feet
  • Emesis
  • Constipation
  • Vomiting
  • Abdominal pain

• Ques : Is Meftal Forte Tablet can be taken during pregnancy?

  Ans : It is not recommended during pregnancy due to its active ingredients which are Mefenamic acid and Paracetamol present in it. Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus and there are no specific human studies.
  Hence: It is not adequate for the use during pregnancy.

• Ques : Can Meftal Forte Tablet be used for headache?

  Ans : Yes, It is beneficial to use in headaches. It acts as pain reliever.

• Ques : Can Meftal Forte Tablet be used for Fever?

  Ans : Yes, This is a good medication that can be used for fever.

• Ques : Can Meftal Forte Tablet be taken empty stomach?

  Ans : It is adequate to consume after taking meal.

• Ques : Is it safe to consume Meftal Forte Tablet during pregnancy?

  Ans : No, it is not safe to consume it during pregnancy.

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