Description
INTRODUCTION ABOUT MEFTAL SPAS DS TABLET
MEFTAL SPAS DS TABLET is a combination of Dicyclomine and Mefenamic Acid which belongs to the group of medicines called Anticholinergics and Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) respectively. It is used for the management of abdominal (stomach) pain and dysmenorrhea, it is a condition in women who experience severe and frequent cramps and pain during menses.
MEFTAL SPAS DS TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with pre-existing renal disease or obstructive uropathy, asthma, increased pressure in eyes (glaucoma), myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), gastrointestinal conditions like inflammatory bowel disease, severe ulcerative colitis, paralysis of intestine (paralytic ileus), chronic constipation (intestinal atony) and toxic dilatation of intestine (megacolon). MEFTAL SPAS DS TABLET should be used with caution in patients with heart diseases (heart failure, high blood pressure), impaired liver function, fluid retention, prior history of ulcer disease or gastro-intestinal bleeding and prostate enlargement.
MEFTAL SPAS DS TABLET is not recommended for use in third trimester of pregnancy and should be used with caution in first and second trimester of pregnancy. It is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. MEFTAL SPAS DS TABLET is not recommended for use in infants (below 6 months of age) and it should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years and above) as it increases the risk of gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding and perforation which may be fatal. The common side effects of taking MEFTAL SPAS DS TABLET are diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and constipation. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects worsens.
USES OF MEFTAL SPAS DS TABLET
It is used to manage:
- abdominal pain
- dysmenorrhea (severe and frequent menstrual cramps and pain during menses)
HOW MEFTAL SPAS DS TABLET WORKS
MEFTAL SPAS DS TABLET contains Dicyclomine and Mefenamic acid. Dicyclomine works by blocking the effects of a chemical called acetylcholine (responsible for causing contraction of muscles) at the acetylcholine-receptor sites along with direct spasmolytic effect upon smooth muscles (musculotropic). This helps to relieve smooth muscle spasm of the intestine, bile duct, ureters and uterus. Mefenamic acid works by inhibiting the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX) which is responsible for formation of chemical called prostaglandin that is responsible for inflammatory response in the body.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Take MEFTAL SPAS DS TABLET as advised by your doctor. It must be taken preferably after food. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Do not alter or discontinue the daily dose of MEFTAL SPAS DS TABLET after feeling better without consulting your doctor. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of MEFTAL SPAS DS TABLET for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
SIDE EFFECTS OF MEFTAL SPAS DS TABLET
COMMON
- diarrhea
- nausea
- vomiting
- flatulence
- constipation
- abdominal pain
- ulcerative stomatitis
- peptic ulcers, perforation or gastrointestinal bleeding (in elderly)
- blood vomiting
UNCOMMON
- gastritis
RARE
- confusion
- depression
- hallucination
- nervousness
Stop taking MEFTAL SPAS DS TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
- signs of gastric problems such as ulcers in stomach, perforation or stomach bleeding leading to nausea, loss of taste, vomiting, diarrhea, bloated feeling, constipation, indigestion, stomach pain, blood in vomit and in stools, ulcers in mouth, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease)
- signs of blood related disorders such as hemolytic anemia (reversible), hypoplastic bone marrow, reduced in red blood cell, platelets, white blood cell count (leukopenia) with an increased risk of infection, sepsis and clotting disordering leading to uncontrollable bleeding
- severe allergic reactions such as asthma, bronchospasm or difficulty in breathing, skin disorders including rashes of various types, redness, extreme itching and rarely exfoliative or bullous skin lesions (including epidermal necrolysis and erythema multiforme)
- glucose intolerance in diabetic patients, low sodium levels in circulation
- confusion, depression, hallucinations, nervousness
- signs of nervous system disorders such as pain with eye movement and temporary vision loss in one eye, headaches, tingling, altered sensation, dizziness, drowsiness, numbness, mental confusion, excitement (especially in elderly persons), loss of sensation, speech disturbance, sleeplessness, aseptic meningitis (especially in patients with existing auto-immune disorders, such as systemic lupus erythematosus, mixed connective tissue disease), with symptoms such as stiff neck, headache, nausea, vomiting, fever or disorientation, blurred vision, convulsions, insomnia
- eye irritation, reversible loss of color vision, visual disturbances like blurred vision, double vision, dilation, cycloplegia, increased eye pressure
- ear pain, tinnitus, vertigo
- signs of cardiac disorders such as edema, hypertension, tachycardia and with an increased risk of arterial thrombotic events (e.g., myocardial infarction or stroke) along with palpitations and hypotension
- asthma, breathing difficulties, nasal stuffiness or congestion, sneezing, throat congestion
- signs of skin disorders such as swelling (edema) of face and body, skin reactions, including Lyell’s syndrome (toxic epidermal necrolysis) and stevens-johnson syndrome, excessive sweating, rash, photosensitivity reaction, itching and redness
- renal disorders such as allergic glomerulonephritis, acute interstitial nephritis, reduced or blood in urine, nephrotic syndrome, non-oliguric renal failure (particularly in dehydration), proteinuria, renal failure including renal papillary necrosis, urinary hesitancy, retention of urine
- fatigue, malaise, multi-organ failure, fever
- decreased sweating
- impotence (inability to keep erection)
- suppression of lactation
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