anafortan-mf 50mg/250mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is anafortan-mf 50mg/250mg tablet used for?
Anafortan-MF (Camylofin + Mefenamic Acid) is used to treat GASTRO INTESTINAL. It contains Camylofin (50mg) + Mefenamic Acid (250mg), which Camylofin: anticholinergic and papaverine-like smooth muscle relaxant; Mefenamic. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Camylofin + Mefenamic Acid
- Manufacturer: Abbott
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ anafortan-mf 50mg/250mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Abdominal cramps, dysmenorrhea, gastrointestinal spasms, renal colic
Off-label uses: Musculoskeletal pain, Headache
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Camylofin + Mefenamic Acid |
| Brand Name | Anafortan-MF |
| Manufacturer | Abbott |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| Action Class | Antispasmodic + NSAID |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Camylofin: anticholinergic and papaverine-like smooth muscle relaxant; Mefenamic Acid: COX-1 and COX-2 inhibition reducing prostaglandin synthesis
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take anafortan-mf 50mg/250mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of anafortan-mf 50mg/250mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Blurred vision
- Constipation
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- GI bleeding
- Peptic ulcer
- Renal failure
- Hepatotoxicity
- Anaphylaxis
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Blood dyscrasias
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Toxic epidermal necrolysis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Aspirin | Major | Increased risk of GI ulceration and bleeding |
| Lithium | Major | Increased lithium levels and toxicity |
| Methotrexate | Major | Increased methotrexate toxicity |
| ACE inhibitors | Major | Reduced antihypertensive effect |
| Diuretics | Major | Reduced diuretic effect |
| Corticosteroids | Moderate | Increased risk of GI ulceration |
| SSRIs | Moderate | Increased bleeding risk |
| Antacids | Minor | Reduced absorption of mefenamic acid |
| Cholestyramine | Minor | Reduced absorption of mefenamic acid |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Aspirin
- Lithium
- Methotrexate
- ACE inhibitors
- Diuretics
โก Moderate Interactions
- Corticosteroids
- SSRIs
- Anticoagulants
- Antiplatelets
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Antacids
- Cholestyramine
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Food may delay absorption but not affect extent
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Increased risk of GI bleeding
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity, active peptic ulcer, severe renal/hepatic impairment, pregnancy (third trimester), history of asthma with NSAIDs
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Renal function, liver function, GI symptoms, blood pressure
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Not recommended; excreted in breast milk
๐ Overdose Management
Gastric lavage, supportive care, activated charcoal
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if near next dose; do not double