Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Mefmek D causes drowsiness. Drowsiness can be prevented or managed by eating a well-balanced breakfast loaded with medium carbs and high proteins, taking light lunch, drinking lots of water, listening to music, getting outside and breathing in some fresh air, eating gum, mints and candy, skipping sugar, going for some caffeine.

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

No, Mefmek D does not cause weight gain. Weight gain can be prevented or managed by eating a low carb, high protein diet, incorporating some sort of physical activity in the lifestyle like yoga, zumba, pilates, aerobics, etc., drinking plenty of water, ensuring that the bowel moment is clear, drinking green tea, trying intermittent fasting, cutting back on dairy, gluten and added sugar, taking probiotics, eating more fiber, lifting weights, and eating more vegetables and fruits. 

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Cardiology, Neurology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, Hepatology, Internal Medicine, Diabetology

Yes, Mefmek D causes constipation. Constipation can be prevented or managed by drinking more water, eating more fiber, exercising more, taking herbal laxatives, eating probiotic foods and supplements, eating magnesium and prunes and avoiding dairy. 

Dr. Ashish Mishra MBBS , Pathology

No, Mefmek D doesn't cause hair loss. Hair loss could be due to an underlying disease or even hormonal imbalance. It is therefore, important to investigate and rectify these conditions. Some of the tips that can be used for preventing or managing hair loss are taking nutritious diet, using oils for hair massage, getting less stressful in life, taking hair strengthening supplements, using less chemicals on hair, keeping the scalp clean, etc.

Dr. OP Kholwad MBBS , General Physician

Mefmek D is available as a tablet, capsule, syrup and an injection. An oral dosage form is taken a few times a day. It is important to take Mefmek D at the same time every day so that one doesn't forget the dose. One can take Mefmek D with or without food. Taking it with food may avoid stomach upset. One must follow the recommendations of a doctor while taking Mefmek D. In some people, it might cause some side effects like dry mouth, constipation, dizziness, headache, blurred vision, etc.