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Mefnil is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Abortion. Mefnil also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Mefnil depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Mefnil include Uterine Cramps, Uterine Bleeding. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Mefnil as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Mefnil go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Mefnil has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Mefnil's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Mefnil is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Bleeding, Porphyria, Diabetes are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Mefnil are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Mefnil may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Mefnil is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Mefnil is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Mefnil is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Mefnil safe for pregnant women?
Mefnil has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Mefnil without medical advice.
Is the use of Mefnil safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Mefnil. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Mefnil on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Mefnil on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Mefnil on the Liver?
Mefnil may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Mefnil on the Heart?
Mefnil is rarely harmful for the heart.
Mefnil should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mefnil unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mefnil habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Mefnil.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Mefnil you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Mefnil only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Mefnil cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Mefnil
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Mefnil together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mefnil
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Mefnil with alcohol.
Yes, Mefnil is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects such as diarrhea, pelvic pain, weakness, and fever may occur.
Yes, Mefnil can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful interactions have been reported between them. However, if you experience any unpleasant effects after taking these two medicines at the same time, please consult your doctor.
Discontinuation of Mefnil on your own can cause unwanted side effects and withdrawal symptoms. You are recommended to once check with your doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Mefnil is a brand name of mifepristone, also known as an abortion pill. It belongs to the class of synthetic steroids, which has antiprogesterone and antiglucocorticoid properties. It is used in combination with misoprostol to result in abortion. It is also used in the treatment of Cushing syndrome.
Take Mefnil as directed by your doctor. After taking Mefnil you should wait 24 to 48 hours for the onset of bleeding. Please consult your doctor, before taking the abortion pill. In case of heavy bleeding contact your doctor without any delay.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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