Merispas Tablet
Merispas Tablet Description
Merispas Tablet is a medication used to relieve menstrual pain and cramps. It contains dicyclomine and mefenamic acid, which work together to relax muscles and reduce pain. It's important to use it f
or no more than seven days and take it with food. Children under 12 should not use it, and pediatric formulations should be given under medical supervision. Common side effects include dizziness, dry mouth, blurred vision, nausea, and sleepiness. If these persist or worsen, consult a doctor. Before taking Merispas Tablet, inform your doctor about any kidney or liver problems or other medications you're taking. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before use. The dosage and duration of treatment will be determined by your doctor.
Product Summary
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Contains | Mefenamic Acid(250.0 Mg) + Dicycloverine / Dicyclomine(20.0 Mg) |
Uses | Abdominal pain, period related pain |
Side effects | Dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, headache |
Therapy | ANTI-SPASMODICS |
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Uses of Merispas Tablet
Contraindications of Merispas Tablet
- If you are allergic to mefenamic acid, dicyclomine or any other ingredients of the Merispas Tablet.
- If you have inflammatory bowel disease, bleeding in your stomach and intestines or obstruction in the intestine.
- If you have severe liver, kidney or heart function problems.
- If you have experienced an asthmatic attack due to painkillers.
- If you have a problem in passing urine or obstruction or blockage in the bladder and kidney.
- If you a condition of weakness in muscles (Myasthenia gravis).
- If you have an eye condition of increased eye pressure (Glaucoma).
- This Tablet should not be used in the last trimester of pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- It should not be used for managing pain before, during and after coronary bypass surgery.
Side effects of Merispas Tablet
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Bloating
- Stomach pain
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Blurred vision
- Headache
- Weakness
Precautions and Warnings of Merispas Tablet
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 autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue of the body.
- You experience diarrhoea, skin reactions or raised body temperature after taking this Tablet.
- You have existing liver and kidney function problems or bleeding disorders of the stomach or intestine.
- You are suffering from fits, epilepsy and seizures.
- You have a prostate-related disorder, ulcerative colitis (inflammatory bowel disease) and megacolon (abnormal dilation of the colon).
- Women can experience infertility with the use of this medicine and women who are trying to conceive should also avoid this medicine.
- You experience some brain-related disorders like confusion, hallucinations, tiredness or aggression.
- There is a risk of heart-related disorder, heart failure and stroke after prolonged use of this medicine. It should be used cautiously in patients with the risk of heart disorder.
- Merispas Tablet should not be used in infants or children below 6 months of age.
Mode of Action of Merispas Tablet
How Does It Work?
- Mefenamic acid works by blocking the action of an enzyme responsible for the production of prostaglandins responsible for the pain, swelling and inflammation.
- Dicyclomine acts on smooth muscles of bile duct, uterus, intestine and aids in relieving pain.
Directions for Use of Merispas Tablet
- Merispas Tablets should be taken as directed by your doctor.
- Swallow it whole with a glass of water. Do not cut, break or chew the medicine. It can be taken with or after food.
- It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results. Do not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.
Interactions of Merispas Tablet
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 longterm use.
- Anti-platelet medicines such as Aspirin or Clopidogrel, steroids and painkillers when taken along can induce stomach or intestinal bleeding.
- Antidiabetic medicine if taken along with this Tablet lead to low blood glucose.
- Merispas 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 this Tablet.
- Medicines used to lower blood pressure such as water pills, Captopril, Enalapril, immunomodulator medicines such as Tacrolimus, Ciclosporin and certain antibiotics should be used cautiously.
- Medicines such as Methotrexate and Lithium if taken along with this Tablet can lead to toxicity of these medicines.
- Medicines used to treat a bacterial infection like Tobramycin, Gentamicin, Chloramphenicol, Zidovudine and medicines to treat glaucoma should be used cautiously.
Interactions with food items
Storage and disposal of Merispas Tablet
- Store Merispas Tablet below 25°C
- Keep it out of reach of children and pets
- Do not use expired or damaged medicines
- Discard unused medicine properly, do not flush it in the toilet or throw it into the drain
Dosage of Merispas Tablet
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD CCEBDM Diabetology
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can we take Merispas Tablet in an empty stomach?
Q: When should you not take Merispas?
Q: How long can we take Merispas?
Q: Does Merispas have any side effects?
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