Meflup 500mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Mefenamic Acid (500mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Lupin Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Meflup 500mg Tablet is used in the treatment of moderate to severe pain conditions like menstrual pain, headache, muscle pain, joint pain, or dental pain. Meflup 500mg Tablet 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.
Meflup 500mg Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever, pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Is mefenamic acid an antibiotic/ contain codeine?
No. Mefenamic acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to treat mild to moderate pain conditions and fever. It is not an antibiotic and does not contain codeine.
Is Meflup 500mg Tablet a painkiller?
Yes. Meflup 500mg Tablet is a mild to moderate painkiller drug.
Is Meflup 500mg Tablet safe?
Meflup 500mg Tablet can be used safely if it is taken at prescribed doses for the duration as advised by your doctor.
Is Meflup 500mg Tablet good for toothache/ for back pain/ headache?
Yes, Meflup 500mg Tablet can be used to relieve dental pain, back pain, and headache.
Does Meflup 500mg Tablet stop periods/ stop bleeding?
Meflup 500mg Tablet is used to relieve pain that happens before or during a menstrual period. It does not stop periods or bleeding. Always consult your doctor regarding its use.
Can I take mefenamic acid with naproxen/ paracetamol/ ibuprofen/ metronidazole/ withtramadol/ with tranexamic acid/ with sertraline/ amoxicillin?
Mefenamic acid may interact with the drugs mentioned above. Always consult your physician for a change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may be required.
Does Meflup 500mg Tablet make you drowsy?
Meflup 500mg Tablet can cause drowsiness as a rare side effect. Consult your doctor if you experience such side effects.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Meflup 500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
- It should be taken with food or milk to avoid getting an upset stomach.
- It can cause serious complications like stomach bleeding and kidney problems if taken for a long time.
- Meflup 500mg Tablet can raise your risk of blood clots, heart attack or a stroke.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Meflup 500mg Tablet.
Breastfeed
Meflup 500mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Pregnancy
Meflup 500mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
