Mef-Spas is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Mef-Spas safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Mef-Spas in pregnant women.
Is the use of Mef-Spas safe during breastfeeding?
Mef-Spas should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Mef-Spas on the Kidneys?
Mef-Spas has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Mef-Spas on the Liver?
Mef-Spas may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Mef-Spas on the Heart?
Mef-Spas has very mild side effects on the heart.
Mef-Spas should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mef-Spas unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mef-Spas habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Mef-Spas has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Mef-Spas
You can take Mef-Spas with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mef-Spas
Taking alcohol with Mef-Spas can be dangerous.
No, Mef-Spas doesn't shorten the periods. It is prescribed to provide relief from the abdominal cramps during a menstrual cycle.
Yes, Mef-Spas can cause ulcers and bleeding. Mef-Spas is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which can cause ulcers, and bleeding. The risk is especially high in the longterm users, those who are aging, those who take alcohol with NSAIDs and those who have poor health.
Mef-Spas can be taken as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. You might be taking it when you feel pain, therefore, do not take Mef-Spas when it is not required. Please follow the instructions of your doctor completely.
No, Mef-Spas is not an antibiotic. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which is used for the alleviation of abdominal pain, cramps, and spasmodic pains.
Yes, it is safe to take Mef-Spas for as long as it is recommended by your doctor. However, it may cause certain side effects in some people like constipation, diarrhea, bloating or gas, ringing in the ears, nervousness, headache, and dizziness. Please talk to your doctor immediately if you suffer from any of these side effects.
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ponstel® (Mefenamic Acid)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 117
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Bentyl (dicyclomine hydrochloride)