| Generic Name | Mefenamic Acid (100mg/5ml) |
| Manufacturer | Blue Cross Laboratories Ltd |
| Packaging | bottle of 60 ml Oral Suspension |
| Therapeutic Class | PAIN ANALGESICS |
| Action Class | NSAID's- Non-Selective COX 1&2 Inhibitors (fenamates) |
| Habit Forming | ✓ No |
| Prescription Required | ✓ Yes (Schedule H Drug) |
Meftal-P Suspension is used in the treatment of moderate to severe pain conditions like menstrual pain, headache, muscle pain, joint pain or dental pain. It effectively alleviates pain and inflammation.Meftal-P Suspension should be taken with food. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should keep taking the medicine even if you feel better until the doctor says it is alright to stop using it.The most common side effects of this medicine include mild vomiting, stomach pain, nausea, headache, and dizziness. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.Before using it, you should let your doctor know if you have asthma, have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using the medicine.
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Common and serious side effects may include:
Note: This is not a complete list. Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
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