Meftal-P Syrup

Composition of Meftal-P Syrup

Meftal-P Syrup contains Mefenamic Acid 100 mg + Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) 250 mg per 5 ml. It belongs to the NSAID (Fenamate) + Analgesic/Antipyretic class of medicines.

Uses of Meftal-P Syrup

• Fever with body ache
• mild to moderate pain such as headache
• toothache
• earache
• sore throat
• musculoskeletal pain
• and pain associated with inflammation

Key benefits

• Reduces fever
• Relieves mild to moderate pain
• Decreases inflammation-related pain
• Helps in fever with body ache

How Meftal-P Syrup works

Paracetamol reduces fever and pain by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis in the brain. Mefenamic acid is an NSAID that reduces pain and inflammation by inhibiting COX enzymes and lowering prostaglandin levels.

How to take Meftal-P Syrup

Oral syrup/suspension: Shake well before use. Measure dose with a measuring cup/spoon and give as prescribed by the doctor, preferably after food to reduce stomach upset. Do not exceed the recommended dose or use for prolonged periods without medical advice.

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. It can cause severe and sometimes fatal liver damage, often with no symptoms at all for the first day. 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-P Syrup

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

• Nausea
• vomiting
• stomach pain
• acidity/heartburn
• diarrhoea
• loss of appetite
• dizziness
• 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-P Syrup

Warnings and precautions

Not recommended in children below 6 months unless prescribed. Use with caution in asthma, history of stomach ulcer/bleeding, kidney disease, liver disease, dehydration, or heart disease. NSAIDs may increase risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and kidney injury, especially with prolonged use or high doses. Stop and seek medical help if allergic reaction, black stools, vomiting blood, severe abdominal pain, skin rash/blistering, or breathing difficulty occurs. Avoid using multiple paracetamol-containing products together to prevent liver damage.

Do not take Meftal-P 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. Not for people with severe liver disease, except under medical supervision.

Interactions with other medicines

Anticoagulants/antiplatelets (warfarin, aspirin, clopidogrel), other NSAIDs (ibuprofen, diclofenac), corticosteroids, SSRIs/SNRIs (bleeding risk), methotrexate, lithium, antihypertensives/diuretics (ACE inhibitors, ARBs, furosemide), alcohol, hepatotoxic medicines

How to store Meftal-P Syrup

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place away from light and moisture. Keep tightly closed. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Meftal-P Syrup

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. Take the lowest dose that works, and leave the stated gap between doses. Seek help immediately after a suspected overdose, even if you feel completely well — treatment works best when it is early.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

BLUE CROSS LABORATORIES LTD`

Therapeutic class:

Analgesic & Antipyretic (NSAID + Analgesic)

Drug class:

NSAID (Fenamate) + Analgesic/Antipyretic