Meftal 250 DT Tablet

Composition of Meftal 250 DT Tablet

Meftal 250 DT Tablet contains Mefenamic Acid (250mg). It belongs to the Fenamate NSAID (Mefenamic acid) class of medicines.

Uses of Meftal 250 DT Tablet

• Relief of mild to moderate pain and inflammation such as dental pain
• headache
• muscle/joint pain
• postoperative pain
• and period pain (dysmenorrhea).

Key benefits

• Reduces mild to moderate pain
• Relieves menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea)
• Decreases inflammation and swelling
• Helps reduce fever associated with pain

How Meftal 250 DT Tablet works

Mefenamic acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It blocks cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzymes and reduces prostaglandin synthesis, thereby decreasing pain, fever, and inflammation.

How to take Meftal 250 DT Tablet

Tablet (dispersible): dissolve the tablet in a small amount of water and consume immediately, or take as directed by a doctor. Preferably take after food to reduce stomach upset. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause stomach bleeding, kidney failure, drowsiness and fits. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Meftal 250 DT Tablet

Most side effects of Meftal are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• indigestion
• diarrhea
• heartburn
• dizziness
• headache
• rash

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Meftal 250 DT Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Schedule H: use only on prescription. NSAIDs may cause stomach ulcer/bleeding—risk higher in elderly, with alcohol, smoking, or history of ulcer. Use with caution in kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, dehydration, asthma/NSAID allergy, and high blood pressure. Stop and seek care for black stools, vomiting blood, severe abdominal pain, swelling, breathing difficulty, or severe skin rash. Not recommended in active peptic ulcer/GI bleeding.

Do not take Meftal if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with an active stomach ulcer, severe kidney or heart failure, or asthma triggered by aspirin or anti-inflammatory painkillers. Not in the third trimester of pregnancy.

Interactions with other medicines

anticoagulants/antiplatelets (warfarin, aspirin, clopidogrel), other NSAIDs, corticosteroids, SSRIs/SNRIs, antihypertensives (ACE inhibitors/ARBs, diuretics), lithium, methotrexate, cyclosporine/tacrolimus, digoxin

How to store Meftal 250 DT Tablet

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from moisture and light. Keep in original pack and out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Meftal 250 DT Tablet

Use the lowest dose for the shortest period. If you need a painkiller regularly, see your doctor rather than continuing on your own. Paracetamol is the safer choice for simple fever and headache.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

BLUE CROSS LABORATORIES LTD`

Therapeutic class:

Analgesic / Anti-inflammatory (NSAID)

Drug class:

Fenamate NSAID (Mefenamic acid)