Meftal Spas Ds Tablet

Meftal Spas Ds Tablet is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome and forms of abdominal pain alongside its associated symptoms. It comes under the category of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID), which means that the medication works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that cause pain.

It also blocks the transmission of pain signals to the brain which results in lowering the pain perception felt by an individual. So the tablet works by relaxing the muscles in the stomach and gut by stopping muscle contraction.

Side effects of the medication include dizziness, dryness in the mouth, blurred vision, nausea, and sleepiness. These side effects may wear off eventually or start to fade away as you proceed with the intake. However, if any of the side effects do not show any relief, consult your medical practitioner to know a better alternative to the medication.

The administration of the medication should be oral with water post food to avoid any reaction. Do not overdose or eliminate the course of medication as it can cause serious medical illness or the development of withdrawal symptoms.

Do not take the medication if you already have glaucoma, enlarged prostate, urination problems, high blood pressure, nervous system problems, myasthenia gravis, liver, heart, thyroid, intestinal or kidney problems.

• Fever

• Headache

• Primary Dysmenorrhea

• Mild To Moderate Pain

• Allergy

• Gastrointestinal Disease

• Other Allergic Conditions

• Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (Cabg)

• Allergic Reaction

• Bloating

• Headache

• Swelling Of Face, Lips, Eyelids, Tongue, Hands And Feet

• Unusual Bleeding

• Difficulty In Swallowing

• Bloody And Cloudy Urine

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Consult your doctor before using this medication.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  It is recommended that breastfeeding women must consult doctor before using this medication.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  This medication should be used with caution in patients with underlying kidney disease. Please Consult your doctor.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Use of this medicine should be avoided in patients with underlying liver disease.

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

• Mefcil Spas 20 mg/500 mg Tablet

  Psycormedies

• Colispas Forte 20 mg/500 mg Tablet

  BestoChem Formulations India Ltd

• Mepen Spas Tablet

  Unicure India Pvt Ltd

• Osra Spas 20Mg/500Mg Tablet

  Bennet Pharmaceuticals Limited

• Zidium Spas 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet

  Symbiotic Drugs

• Relax D 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet

  Logos Pharma

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

This tablet works via a dua mechanism and includes two medicine Dicyclomine and Mefenamic acid. Dicyclomine works by slowing down the natural movements of the gut and by relaxing the stomach and intestine muscles. Mefenamic acid blocks the action of substances that cause inflammation in the body. This drug only treats inflammation and discomfort, not the disease that results in such symptoms.

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 Medicine

  This medication reacts with Antihistamines, Benzodiazepines, Captopril, Cyclosporine, Corticosteroids.

• Ques : What is Meftal Spas Ds Tablet?

  Ans : This is a medication which has Dicyclomine and Mefenamic Acid as active elements present in it which perform its action by calming the muscles in the stomach and gut.

• Ques : What are the uses of Meftal Spas Ds Tablet?

  Ans : This is a medication, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Menstrual pain, IBS, Heavy bleeding during periods, Analgesic, Muscle pain, Fever, Pain in the abdomen, Arthralgia, Pain in stomach, Pain after surgery, Periodic spasms, and Dermatitis.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Meftal Spas Ds Tablet?

  Ans : The side effects include Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Indigestion, Dryness in the mouth, loss of appetite, Sleepiness, Weakness, Nervousness, Blurred vision, and Heartburn.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Meftal Spas Ds Tablet?

  Ans : This tablet should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

• Ques : Should I use Meftal Spas Ds Tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : The salts involved in this medication react properly if it is taken with the food. If you take it on an empty stomach, it might upset the stomach.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Meftal Spas Ds Tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 2 hours to 1 day, before noticing an improvement in the condition.

• Ques : Is there any food or drink I need to avoid?

  Ans : The diet should be normal, there is nothing as such to avoid. However, eating healthy, doing physical exercises and avoiding any kind of harmful practice like smoking or drinking can uplift your health.

• Ques : Will Meftal Spas Ds Tablet be more effective if taken in more than recommended dose?

  Ans : There is no need to take this medication more than its recommended doses. Taking overdosage of this medication may trigger side effects.

• Ques : Can you crush or chew the medications?

  Ans : No, consume the medication as a whole without doing any physical change in the medication.

• Ques : Can you suddenly stop the consumption of Meftal Spas Ds Tablet?

  Ans : No, sudden elimination of the treatment may increase the chances of the disease coming back. Continue to use this drug until completion of the maximum amount suggested even though the symptoms disappear after the medicine has begun.

• Ques : Can I consume Meftal Spas Ds Tablet with alcohol, coffee or tea?

  Ans : The effects of Meftal Spas Ds Tablet clubbed with alcohol, coffee or tea are not adverse. They are safe to consume without any serious complications, however, this may reduce the absorption of the medication up to 25%.

• Ques : Is Meftal Spas Ds Tablet an OTC medicine?

  Ans : Yes, it is an OTC (over the counter) medication that can be purchased without any medical prescription.

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  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/dicyclomine

• Mefenamic acid- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 24 Nov 2021]. Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/mefenamic%20acid

• Dicyclomine - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2021 [cited 3 December 2021]. Available from:

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• Mefenamic acid - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2021 [cited 3 December 2021]. Available from:

  https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00784