Meftal Spas Strip Of 10 Tablets
Medical Description
Meftal Spas is used to relieve spasms, pain and cramps during and before the menstrual cycle (periods). It contains a combination of dicyclomine and mefenamic acid, which work by blocking certain chemicals responsible for pain and relaxing the smooth muscles. Do not use it for more than seven days. Take Meftal Spas with food. Do not give it to children under 12 years old; pediatric formulations should be given under medical supervision.
Meftal Spas tablets may cause common side effects such as dizziness, dry mouth, blurred vision, nausea, and sleepiness. If you experience these side effects and they do not improve or worsen, inform your doctor. Use the smallest effective dose. Before taking the medicine, inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems or if you are taking other medications. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using the medicine.
Your doctor decides the dose and duration of the Meftal Spas tablet. Period pain is very common among women and is also known as dysmenorrhea. Cyclopam MF tablet and Spasmonil Plus tablet also contain dicyclomine and mefenamic acid.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹45.76 |
You Save | ₹6.24 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Mefenamic Acid(250.0 Mg) + Dicycloverine / Dicyclomine(10.0 Mg) |
Uses | Abdominal pain, period related pain |
Side effects | Dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, headache |
Therapy | ANTI-SPASMODICS |
Uses of MEFTAL SPAS STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
Contraindications of MEFTAL SPAS STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
- If you are allergic to mefenamic acid, dicyclomine or any ingredient of the Meftal Spas tablet.
- If you have inflammatory bowel disease, gastrointestinal bleeding or obstruction in the intestine.
- If you have severe kidney, liver or heart function problems.
- If you have asthma or experienced an asthmatic attack due to painkillers.
- If you have a problem in passing urine or obstruction in the bladder and kidney.
- If you have a condition of weakness in muscles(Myasthenia gravis).
- If you have a condition of increased eye pressure(Glaucoma).
- It should not be used in infants below 6 months of age.
- Meftal Spas should not be used in the last trimester of pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Meftal Spas tablet should not be used for managing pain before, during and after coronary bypass surgery.
Side effects of MEFTAL SPAS STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach upset
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Blurred vision
- Weakness
Precautions and Warnings of MEFTAL SPAS STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You are suffering from respiratory disorders like asthma and lung and throat-related disorders.
- You may experience fluid retention and high blood pressure. It should be used cautiously in patients with existing conditions.
- You are suffering from an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue.
- You experience diarrhoea, skin reactions, or body overheating after taking Meftal Spas.
- You have an existing liver and kidney function problem or bleeding disorder of the stomach or intestine.
- You are suffering from fits, epilepsy and seizures.
- You have a prostate-related disorder, ulcerative colitis and megacolon.
- You experience some related brain disorders like confusion, hallucinations, tiredness or aggression.
Directions for Use of MEFTAL SPAS STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
Storage and disposal of MEFTAL SPAS STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
- Store Meftal-Spas tablet below 25°C
- Keep it out of reach of children and pets
Quick Tips of MEFTAL SPAS STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
- Meftal Spas dosage and frequency vary by individual, depending on the condition being treated. You should not exceed your doctor's recommended daily dose.
- Meftal Spas tablets should not be used to manage pain before, during or following coronary bypass surgery.
- Meftal-Spas Tablet should only be taken for the shortest time as advised by the doctor or when experiencing menstrual pain.
Dosage of MEFTAL SPAS STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action of MEFTAL SPAS STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
How Does It Work?
Interactions of MEFTAL SPAS STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
Interactions with other medicines
- Medicines used to thin blood, such as warfarin, should be used with caution as there are chances of increased bleeding upon long-term use.
- Anti-platelet medicines such as aspirin or clopidogrel, steroids and painkillers when taken along can induce stomach or intestinal bleeding, thus should be avoided.
- Antidiabetic medicine if taken along with Meftal Spas may lead to low blood glucose.
- Meftal-Spas tablet should not be taken for 8 to 12 days after taking a medicine called Mifepristone.
- Digoxin used to treat heart failure should not be taken along with Meftal-Spas tablet.
- Other medicines, such as blood pressure-lowering medicines, immunomodulators, lithium-containing medicines, and anti-infective medicines, should be used cautiously.
Content Details
Ravindra Ghongade
B. Pharm
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can Meftal spas be taken by males?
Q: Meftal 500 vs Meftal Spas, what are the differences?
Q: Meftal Spas vs Drotin M, how do they differ?
Q: Do Meftal spas cause dryness in the mouth?
Q: Does Meftal-Spas stop bleeding or menstruation?
Q: Does Meftal Spas cause infertility?
Q: Can I take Meftal Spas for back pain?
Q: Can I take 2 Meftal Spas in a day?
Q: Is Meftal Spas safe during periods?
Q: Does Meftal Spas affect your blood count?
Q: How long does it take for Meftal Spas to show its actions?
Q: Can we take Meftal Spas on an empty stomach?
Q: Can Meftal Spas be used for headaches and toothache?
Q: Does Meftal-Spas stop bleeding?
Q: Does Meftal-Spas delay periods?
Q: Can Meftal spas be taken for muscle pain?
Q: Do Meftal spas induce sleep?
Q: Can we give Meftal spas for fever?
Q: Can I take Meftal spas with a PCO care tablet?
Q: Can sugar or diabetic patients take Meftal spas tablets?
Q: Do Meftal spas reduce gas?
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