Mefcus DR 80mg/250mg Tablet
food interaction for Mefcus DR
alcohol interaction for Mefcus DR
pregnancy interaction for Mefcus DR
lactation interaction for Mefcus DR
food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Mefcus DR 80mg/250mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
This will help to avoid stomach upset.
None
This will help to avoid stomach upset.
None
CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Mefcus DR 80mg/250mg Tablet.
UNSAFE
Mefcus DR 80mg/250mg 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Mefcus DR 80mg/250mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
SALT INFORMATION FOR Mefcus DR
Drotaverine(80mg)
Uses
Drotaverine is used for pain relief. It relieves pain due to smooth muscle spasm like menstrual pain, pain due to kidney stone, pain due to biliary stone and gastro-intestinal colicky pain.
How it works
Drotaverine is an anti-spasmodic medicine which relieves contractions (spasms) associated with smooth muscles in the abdomen.
Common side effects
Nausea, Vomiting, Dryness in mouth, Vertigo, Headache, Constipation, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Hypotension (low blood pressure), Fast heart rate, Sweating, Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats), Allergic dermatitis, Bronchospasm
Mefenamic Acid(250mg)
Uses
Mefenamic Acid is used for pain relief. It relieves pain in conditions like period pain, headache, muscle pain, joint pain or dental pain.
How it works
Mefenamic Acid 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).
Common side effects
Nausea, Dizziness, Diarrhea, Drowsiness, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Flatulence, Dyspepsia, Dark colored stool, Hematemesis (vomiting blood), Ringing in ear, High blood pressure, Liver toxicity, Asthma, Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood), Increased potassium level in blood, Angioedema (swelling of deeper layers of skin), Stevens-Johnson syndrome
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Expert advice FOR Mefcus DR
- Drotaverine helps relieve pain due to smooth muscle spasms such as menstrual pain, pain due to kidney stone, and colicky pain.
- Take it as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
- It may cause a drop in your blood pressure. Monitor your blood pressure regularly and inform your doctor if you have a history of low blood pressure.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Drotaverine may cause dizziness.
- Inform your doctor if you have severe kidney, liver, or heart disease.