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Meni is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Meniere's Disease, Vertigo. Meni also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Meni depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Meni also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Indigestion. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Meni as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Meni 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.
Meni's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Mild while nursing. Warnings related to Meni's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Drug Allergy must refrain from the use of Meni since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Meni contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Meni have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Meni is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Meni 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 Meni is used -
Severe
Moderate
Common
Is the use of Meni safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Meni on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Meni safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Meni as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Meni on the Kidneys?
Meni may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Meni on the Liver?
Side effects of Meni rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Meni on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Meni. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Meni should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Meni unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Meni habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Meni is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Meni can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Meni should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Meni cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Meni
There is no information on the effects of taking Meni with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Meni
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Meni with alcohol.
Meni can be taken orally or given by IM (Intramuscular). An oral form such tablet are taken 2 - 3 times daily preferably with a meal to avoid stomach upset. Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor.
No, Meni does not treat motion sickness. It is antivertigo medicine used to treat vertigo associated with Meniere's disease. Motion sickness is treated with ondansetron and another anti-nausea drug. It is well tolerated and has no side effects.
Meni can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration. It starts working within a few days after consuming this drug. However, in some patient, it may take some weeks to work properly. Duration, of course, varies patient to patient.
Occasionally, Meni causes constipation. Constipation means three or fewer bowl in a week, in this case, stool become hard and dry and sometimes it is painful to pass. If you experience severe constipation after consuming this medicine, eat more fruit, vegetable, and grain which are higher in fibers. Also, drink plenty of water and take a laxative if necessary.
No, Meni does not increase blood pressure. In fact, it decreases the blood pressure due to its vasodilation (Dilate blood vessels) properties. It may cause dry mouth, diarrhea, nausea, and headache.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience