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Meftal P Suspension is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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.
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Is the use of Meftal P Suspension safe for pregnant women?
Meftal P should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Meftal P Suspension safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Meftal P may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Meftal P should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Meftal P Suspension on the Kidneys?
Meftal P has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Meftal P Suspension on the Liver?
Meftal P is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Meftal P Suspension on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Meftal P on the heart have been reported.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Meftal P Suspension unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Meftal P Suspension habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Meftal P Suspension.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Meftal P Suspension will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Meftal P Suspension only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Meftal P Suspension is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Meftal P Suspension
It is safe to take Meftal P Suspension with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Meftal P Suspension
Taking alcohol with Meftal P Suspension can be dangerous.
Meftal P is taken by mouth since it is available in the form of a tablet, suspension, and syrup. It should be ideally taken with food so that it doesn't cause gastric irritation. Meftal P should be taken exactly as prescribed by a doctor. One should not take more or less of it or take it more frequently.
Meftal P is a brand name for mefenamic acid. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug). It is available in the form of a tablet, suspension, and syrup. Meftal P has antipyretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. It is used for the management of mild to moderate pain including menstrual pain.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Yes, Meftal P might be used for dental pain if other effective painkillers are not available. It is not preferred as the first-line drug of choice for dental pain. It is not advised to take this medicine by yourself, always take it on doctor's advice.
No, Meftal P does not contain aspirin or ibuprofen. Meftal P is the brand name for a compound called mefenamic acid which is used for treating mild to moderate pain. Aspirin and ibuprofen are also NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) like Meftal P.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ponstel® (Mefenamic Acid)