Meftal-Forte Tablet (Mefenamic Acid (500mg) + Paracetamol (325mg))

Meftal-Forte Tablet

Prescription Required

MANUFACTURER
Blue Cross Laboratories Ltd

SALT COMPOSITION
Mefenamic Acid (500mg) + Paracetamol (325mg)

STORAGE
Store below 30°C

INTRODUCTION

Meftal-Forte Tablet is a combination of two medicines. It is used in the treatment of fever. It is also useful for the treatment of mild to moderate pain of various conditions like headache, body ache, and toothache.

Meftal-Forte Tablet is to be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. The dose will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should take it as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by the doctor.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion, loss of appetite, and heartburn. If any of these side effects bother you or get worse, you should speak to your doctor. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the side effects.

Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of ulcer or bleeding in your stomach, high blood pressure, or have any trouble with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.

USES OF MEFTAL-FORTE TABLET

# Pain relief
# Treatment of Fever

BENEFITS OF MEFTAL-FORTE TABLET

In Pain relief

Meftal-Forte Tablet is a combination of medicines used to treat aches and pains. It blocks chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It is effective in relieving pain caused by headache, migraine, nerve pain, toothache, sore throat, period (menstrual) pains, arthritis and muscle aches.
Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time.

In Treatment of Fever

Meftal-Forte Tablet is also used to reduce a high temperature (fever). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever. It may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor.

SIDE EFFECTS OF MEFTAL-FORTE TABLET

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Meftal-Forte:

# Nausea
# Vomiting
# Diarrhea
# Indigestion
# Loss of appetite
# Heartburn

HOW TO USE MEFTAL-FORTE TABLET

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-Forte Tablet is to be taken with food.

HOW MEFTAL-FORTE TABLET WORKS

Meftal-Forte Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Mefenamic Acid and Paracetamol. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever, pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

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Quick tips

# Meftal-Forte Tablet is used to reduce pain and swelling in various conditions.

# Take it with food to prevent an upset stomach.

# It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.

# If you get diarrhea while taking this medicine, stop taking it and consult your doctor.

# Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Meftal-Forte Tablet as it can cause excessive drowsiness and increase your risk of stomach problems.

# Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.

# Do not take it with any other medicine containing paracetamol (drugs for pain/fever or cough-and-cold) without asking your doctor first. 

# Meftal-Forte Tablet is used to reduce pain and swelling in various conditions.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No

Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS 

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