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Menark is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Abdominal Pain, Abdominal Cramps, Fever. Other than this, Menark has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Menark is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Menark can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Menark are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Menark has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Menark related warnings talks about Menark's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Menark is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Menark are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Menark may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Menark is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Menark 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Menark safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Menark in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Menark safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Menark for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Menark on the Kidneys?
Menark may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Menark on the Liver?
There may be severe side effects of Menark on your liver. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Menark on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Menark. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Menark should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Menark unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Menark habit forming or addictive?
Menark does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Menark
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Menark with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Menark
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Menark as it can have severe side effects.
No, Menark is not an antibiotic. It is an anticholinergic agent with an antispasmodic activity which is used for the management of irritable bowel syndrome.
Yes, it is safe to use Menark under the guidance of a doctor.
Yes, Menark can cause serious allergic reaction like difficulty in breathing, swelling on lips, mouth, throat or tongue, etc. Please speak to you doctor as soon as you develop these symptoms.
Yes, Menark when used in combination with mefanamic acid can be used for the effective management of period pain or dysmenorrhea. Dysmenorrhea results from the excessive release of prostaglandins which decrease uterine blood flow, increase uterine contractions and also cause peripheral nerve hypersensitivity leading to the development of pain. Period pain can severely affect a person's quality of life. It can be prevented and managed by taking calcium and magnesium supplements as they help in muscle relaxation, cutting down on coffee, using a heating pad, taking light meals, taking herbal tea, eating a low fat diet, massaging with essential oils, practicing acupuncture and doing some mild physical activity.
Yes, Menark can be called a painkiller since it alleviates abdominal spams and provides relief from cramping in irritable bowel syndrome.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 117
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