Mefast 100mg Bottle Of 60ml Suspension

• To relieve fever and pain in children and infants
• To relieve pain and inflammation of joints, bones and muscles due to sprains, strains and injuries
• To relieve swelling, inflammation and pain after surgery, operation and after delivery
• To relieve pain and abdominal cramps during menstrual cycle and headache

• If you are allergic to this Mefenamic acid or any of the ingredient of this medicine
• If you have a condition of inflammation, swelling and pain in your digestive tract
• If you have or ever had problems of intestinal bleeding or stomach ulcers with or without the use of painkillers
• If your heart, liver or kidneys are not working properly or you have any health condition related to these organs
• If you have a history of allergic reaction like breathing problem and skin allergy upon using painkillers like aspirin or Ibuprofen
• This medicine should not be used for the pain after bypass surgery of the heart and in pregnant women during the third trimester

• Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, bloating, constipation and stomach discomforts
• Stomach and intestinal bleeding which can be sometimes fatal especially in elderly
• Blood disorders like anaemia, skin rashes, itching, redness and papules formation
• Headache, dizziness, weakness, irregular heartbeats, breathing problems and blurred vision

Other General Warnings

• "If you are an older adult as there are chances of stomach/intestinal bleeding
• If you have breathing-related disorder or asthma. You are prone to seasonal allergies, rhinitis and other lung and throat problems, need to be very cautious
• If you are suffering from a heart problem, liver or kidney problem, or if you are taking water pills, the doctor may ask to monitor kidney function tests
• If you are suffering from high blood pressure or heart problem, close monitoring of heart parameters are required during the treatment
• If you experience stomach ache and pain as there are chances of development of intestinal or stomach bleeding with this medicine especially if you are a regular smoker and alcoholic
• If you may develop skin allergies like skin rashes, itching, papules, blisters, etc
• If you are suffering from autoimmune disorder, systemic lupus erythematosus or you have a problem of fits, caution is advised
• If you have high blood pressure and heart problem or any risk which can give heart problems like diabetes and high cholesterol as you may experience swelling and water retention during the treatment
• It can impair with fertility, so it is not recommended for the women trying to conceive to taking any treatment for it"

• Take this medicine as instructed by your doctor
• Do not consume medicine directly from the bottle
• Use a proper measuring cup or spoon for the exact quantity
• Shake well before use and read the instructions on the bottle before use

• Store the medicine at room temperature
• Keep it out of the reach of children

Overdose

• Symptoms of overdose include diarrhoea, drowsiness, ringing sound in ears, headache, nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, mental confusion, excitation, coma, drowsiness, tinnitus, fainting and occasionally fits
• If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

• If you missed any dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time. Do not take a double dose to compensate for the missed dose.

How Does It Work?

Interactions with other medicines

• Mefenamic acid may enhance the effect of oral anticoagulants like warfarin, close monitoring of bleeding parameters is advised
• Medicine containing lithium used to treat the mental condition if taken along can lead to lithium toxicity
• Concomitant use of other painkillers is not advised as it can increase the side effects of this medicine
• Medicines such as steroids, antidepressants, medicines to stop blood clotting and pain killers should not be used simultaneously as there is increased risk of stomach and intestinal bleeding
• You may experience fits upon concomitant use of antibiotics like Norfloxacin, Ofloxacin and Ciprofloxacin with this medicine
• There should be a minimum gap of 10-12 days on the use of Mifepristone with this medicine as it can reduce the effect of Mifepristone
• Medicine like Digoxin used for heart failure should not be used along as Mefenamic acid can induce heart failure and reduce the effectiveness of heart failure medicine
• Medicines like Methotrexate, Ciclosporin, Tacrolimus and some hypertension medicines (furosemide) increase the risk of kidney damage when taken with this medicine
• Other medicines like Probenecid, Zidovudine and oral anti-diabetic medicine should be used cautiously