Product Description
Meftal-Forte Tablet is a combination of two medicines. It is used in the treatment of fever. It is also useful for the treatment of mild to moderate pain of various conditions like headache, body ache, and toothache.
Meftal-Forte Tablet is to be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. The dose will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should take it as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by the doctor.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion, loss of appetite, and heartburn. If any of these side effects bother you or get worse, you should speak to your doctor. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the side effects.
Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of ulcer or bleeding in your stomach, high blood pressure, or have any trouble with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
Uses of Meftal Forte Tablet
Treatment of Fever
Benefits of Meftal Forte Tablet
Meftal-Forte Tablet is a combination of medicines used to treat aches and pains. It blocks chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It is effective in relieving pain caused by headache, migraine, nerve pain, toothache, sore throat, period (menstrual) pains, arthritis and muscle aches.
Side effects of Meftal Forte Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them Common side effects of Meftal-Forte Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Indigestion Loss of appetite Heartburn
How to use Meftal Forte Tablet
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. Meftal-Forte Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Meftal Forte Tablet works
Meftal-Forte Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Mefenamic Acid and Paracetamol. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever, pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Safety Advice
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Meftal-Forte Tablet.
Pregnancy
Meftal-Forte 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.
Breast Feeding
Meftal-Forte 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.
Driving
Meftal-Forte Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
Meftal-Forte Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Meftal-Forte Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Meftal-Forte Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
Meftal-Forte Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Meftal-Forte Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. However, the use of Meftal-Forte Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
What if you forget to take Meftal Forte Tablet
If you miss a dose of Meftal-Forte Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Fact Box
Habit Forming : No
Therapeutic Class : PAIN ANALGESICS
Additional Information
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Expiery Date : 2 Years from MFD
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Weight : 0.1 kg
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Dimension : 10 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm