Mephenesin

Information about Mephenesin

Mephenesin uses

Mephenesin is used for muscle relaxation. It relieves painful spasms of the skeletal muscles.

How mephenesin works

Mephenesin is a muscle relaxant. It works on the centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm without reduction in strength. This improves pain and movement of muscles.

Common side effects of mephenesin

Limited data available

Available Medicine for Mephenesin

  • ₹75 to ₹140
    Strides shasun Ltd
    2 variant(s)

Expert advice for Mephenesin

  • Mephenesin provides relief from rigidity, tension and stiffness in muscles (spasticity) that may occur due to various conditions affecting the nervous system.
  • Apply it as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
  • Do not apply to broken, diseased, infected, inflamed or irritated skin, or to open wounds.
  • Avoid getting it in the eyes, mouth or nose. Rinse with cold water if you accidentally get it in these areas.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.


Content on this page was last updated on 18 March, 2020, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)