ZYDOL NEW Delicious Mango Flavour Suspension 60ml

ZYDOL NEW SUSPENSION contains Mefenamic acid which belongs to the group of medicines called Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory drugs. It is used to relieve the symptoms of inflammation such as redness and swelling. It can be used to manage pain and discomfort caused due to arthritis (inflammation of joints) muscular diseases or rheumatoid disorders (inflammatory disorders affecting the muscles and joints). It can also be used in the management of headache, muscle pain, tooth ache, post operative pain, childbirth pain, fever in children and painful or heavy periods.

Your doctor may monitor your kidney or liver function before and during the management to make sure they are functioning properly. Your doctor may also suggest you perform blood tests during the management to check your health condition.

ZYDOL NEW SUSPENSION is not recommended for use in patients have or ever had stomach or intestinal conditions such as stomach ulcer, bleeding in the stomach, severe gastritis (inflammation of lining of the stomach) and inflammatory diseases of the intestine such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease.

Avoid consumption of alcohol and smoking while taking ZYDOL NEW SUSPENSION as it may irritate your stomach and worsen the side effects.

ZYDOL NEW SUSPENSION is not recommended in patients having severe kidney, liver and heart problems. Consult your doctor before taking it.

ZYDOL NEW SUSPENSION is not recommended for use in pregnant women particularly in the last 3 months of pregnancy as this may delay the onset of labour and prolong its duration. It is not recommended among breastfeeding women as it may pass through the breast milk. Consult your doctor before taking it.

Your doctor will give the right dose depends on your child’s age, body weight and disease condition. Consult your doctor for advice before taking ZYDOL NEW SUSPENSION.

However, ZYDOL NEW SUSPENSION should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged over 65 years). Consult your doctor before taking.

The most common side effects of ZYDOL NEW SUSPENSION are abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and constipation. Consult your physician if any of the side effects worsen or persists for a longer time.

USES OF ZYDOL NEW SUSPENSION

It is used to manage pain and inflammatory conditions such as:

• redness and swelling caused due to swelling in the body
• pain and discomfort caused due to arthritis, muscular disorders and rheumatoid disorders
• headache or tooth ache
• post operative pain
• fever
• heavy and painful periods

HOW ZYDOL NEW SUSPENSION WORKS

ZYDOL NEW SUSPENSION works by binding to certain receptors in the body where it blocks the action of a particular chemical called prostaglandins in the body. Thus, it relieves pain, redness and swelling associated with various inflammatory conditions of the body.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take ZYDOL NEW SUSPENSION as advised by your physician. Shake well before use. Your doctor will determine the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

SIDE EFFECTS OF ZYDOL NEW SUSPENSION

COMMON

• abdominal pain
• constipation
• diarrhoea
• nausea and vomiting
• dyspepsia (indigestion)
• bleeding, perforations and ulcers of stomach and intestines
• heart burn
• abnormal kidney function
• anaemia (low red blood cell count)
• dizziness
• headache
• oedema (fluid retention)
• elevated liver enzymes
• pruritus (severe itching of the skin) and rashes
• ringing in ears

RARE

Stop taking ZYDOL NEW SUSPENSION and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:

• signs of allergic reactions (such as difficulty in breathing or swallowing, swelling of the face, lips tongue or throat, severe skin itching, red rashes or raised lumps, blistering of the mouth, eyes and genital area, patchy areas of rash, peeling of skin)
• diarrhoea, passing blood in the stools, passing black tarry stools
• vomiting of blood or dark particles similar to coffee grounds
• signs of stomach problems (such as indigestion or heartburn, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting)
• signs of anaemia (such as feeling tired, breathless and paleness, sore throat, mouth ulcers, repeated infections)
• signs of low sodium levels (such as headache, nausea, vomiting, tiredness, muscle cramps
• sudden headache, stiff neck, fever, sensitivity to bright light, drowsiness, muscle pain, with or without a rash
• signs of kidney problems (such as fever, rash, nausea, aches and pains, passing more or less urine than usual, passing red urine or urination during night)
• sudden loss or blurring of vision, loss of colour vision, eye pain which increases with eye movement)
• signs of high blood pressure (such as headache, in particular on waking in the morning)
• signs of inflammation of pancreas (such as pain behind the ribs radiating towards the back, often worse when lying down, nausea, vomiting, fever)
• signs of liver problems (such as yellowing of your skin or eyes, pale faeces, dark urine, unexplained persistent nausea, stomach problems, loss of appetite or unusual tiredness)
• worsening of colitis (inflammation of colon) and Crohn’s disease (inflammation of digestive tract)