Meftal 500 Tablet

Meftal 500 Tablet is used in the treatment of moderate to severe pain conditions like menstrual pain, headache, muscle pain, joint pain, or dental pain. It effectively alleviates pain and inflammation. Meftal 500 Tablet should be taken with food. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should keep taking the medicine even if you feel better until the doctor says it is alright to stop using it. The most common side effects of this medicine include mild vomiting, stomach pain, nausea, headache, and dizziness. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms. Before using it, you should let your doctor know if you have asthma, have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using the medicine.

• Pain relief

Meftal 500 Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever, pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

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. Meftal 500 Tablet is to be taken with food.

• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Nausea
• Headache
• Dizziness

AlcoholUNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Meftal 500 Tablet.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Meftal 500 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 feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Meftal 500 Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

DrivingUNSAFE

Meftal 500 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

KidneyCAUTION

Meftal 500 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Meftal 500 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Meftal 500 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

LiverCAUTION

Meftal 500 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Meftal 500 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Meftal 500 Tablet, 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.

Chemical Class

Aminobenzoic Acids Derivative

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Pain analgesics

Action Class

NSAID's- Non-Selective COX 1&2 Inhibitors (fenamates)