Mefen 500mg/2mg Tablet MR

Let us guide you through the essential information about Mefen 500mg/2mg Tablet MR. This page details its approved uses, provides clear instructions on how to use it, outlines potential side effects you should be aware of, and highlights important warnings and precautions. Remember, the information here is a supplement to, not a replacement for, professional medical advice regarding Mefen 500mg/2mg Tablet MR.

MRP: ₹ 32
Packing: 10.0 tablet mr in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Mefenamic Acid (500mg) + Tizanidine (2mg)
Brand: Oyster Labs Ltd
Uses: Abdominal cramp

Description

Mefen 500mg/2mg Tablet MR 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
Mefen 500mg/2mg Tablet MR 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.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Mefen 500mg/2mg Tablet MR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Mefen 500mg/2mg Tablet MR may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Mefen 500mg/2mg Tablet MR 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.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Mefen 500mg/2mg Tablet MR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Mefen 500mg/2mg Tablet MR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Mefen 500mg/2mg Tablet MR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Mefen 500mg/2mg Tablet MR is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Mefen 500mg/2mg Tablet MR 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.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Mefen 500mg/2mg Tablet MR.
Drug Action:	N/A
Therapeutic class:	PAIN ANALGESICS
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	N/A

Uses of Mefen 500mg/2mg Tablet MR

In Abdominal cramp Mefen 500mg/2mg Tablet MR 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.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Mefen 500mg/2mg Tablet MR, 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.

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