Meftal Spas Syrup 60 ml

Composition of Meftal Spas Syrup 60 ml

Meftal Spas Syrup 60 ml contains Mefenamic Acid 100 mg + Dicyclomine Hydrochloride 10 mg per 5 ml syrup. It belongs to the NSAID (fenamate) + Anticholinergic antispasmodic class of medicines.

Uses of Meftal Spas Syrup 60 ml

• Relief of abdominal cramps and spasmodic pain such as menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhoea)
• colicky abdominal pain
• intestinal spasm-related pain.

Key benefits

• Relieves abdominal cramping
• Reduces spasmodic pain
• Helps in menstrual pain relief
• Lowers inflammation-associated pain

How Meftal Spas Syrup 60 ml works

Mefenamic acid is an NSAID that reduces pain and inflammation by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis. Dicyclomine is an antispasmodic that relaxes smooth muscles of the gut/uterus by anticholinergic action, reducing spasms and cramping.

How to take Meftal Spas Syrup 60 ml

Oral syrup. Shake well before use and measure with a dosing cup/spoon. Take as prescribed by the doctor, preferably after food to reduce stomach upset. Do not exceed recommended dose or 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. It can cause a racing heart, confusion, blurred vision and difficulty passing urine. 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 Spas Syrup 60 ml

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

• Nausea
• vomiting
• stomach pain/indigestion
• diarrhoea
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• dry mouth
• blurred vision
• constipation

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 Spas Syrup 60 ml

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in patients with stomach/duodenal ulcer, gastrointestinal bleeding, inflammatory bowel disease, asthma, kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, hypertension, or dehydration. NSAIDs may increase risk of GI bleeding and cardiovascular events; seek help for black stools, vomiting blood, severe abdominal pain, chest pain or breathlessness. Dicyclomine may cause drowsiness/blurred vision—avoid driving if affected. Avoid use in glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, urinary retention/prostatic hypertrophy, and obstructive GI conditions unless advised by a doctor. Not recommended in infants; use in children only on medical advice.

Do not take Meftal Spas 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 glaucoma, urinary retention, or a blockage of the gut.

Interactions with other medicines

Other NSAIDs or aspirin, anticoagulants/antiplatelets (warfarin, clopidogrel), corticosteroids, SSRIs/SNRIs (increased bleeding risk), antihypertensives (ACE inhibitors/ARBs/diuretics), lithium, methotrexate, cyclosporine/tacrolimus, alcohol, anticholinergic drugs, sedatives

How to store Meftal Spas Syrup 60 ml

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

Expert advice for Meftal Spas Syrup 60 ml

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 it when the cramps start rather than on a fixed schedule, unless your doctor has said otherwise. A warm compress and regular meals help cramping in irritable bowel syndrome.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

BLUE CROSS LABORATORIES LTD`

Therapeutic class:

Analgesic + Antispasmodic

Drug class:

NSAID (fenamate) + Anticholinergic antispasmodic