Meftal Spas Tablet

Composition of Meftal Spas Tablet

Meftal Spas Tablet contains Mefenamic Acid 250 mg + Dicyclomine Hydrochloride 10 mg. It belongs to the NSAID (fenamate) + Anticholinergic antispasmodic class of medicines.

Uses of Meftal Spas Tablet

• Relief of spasmodic abdominal pain such as menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhoea)
• colicky abdominal pain
• gastrointestinal or urinary tract spasm-related pain when prescribed.

Key benefits

• Relieves menstrual cramps
• Reduces abdominal spasm and colicky pain
• Provides pain relief with reduced cramping
• Helps improve comfort in spasmodic abdominal pain

How Meftal Spas Tablet works

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

How to take Meftal Spas Tablet

Tablet to be taken orally as advised by a doctor. Usually taken after food to reduce stomach upset; swallow with water. Do not exceed prescribed dose/duration and avoid using 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 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 Tablet

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 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Prescription-only (Schedule H). NSAIDs may cause stomach ulcer/bleeding and kidney problems—use caution in elderly, history of peptic ulcer/GI bleed, kidney disease, dehydration. Avoid in severe liver disease. Dicyclomine may cause drowsiness/blurred vision—avoid driving if affected; use caution in glaucoma, urinary retention/prostatic enlargement, intestinal obstruction, myasthenia gravis. Stop and seek care for rash, breathing difficulty, black stools, severe abdominal pain, or swelling.

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/aspirin, anticoagulants (warfarin) and antiplatelets (clopidogrel), corticosteroids, SSRIs/SNRIs (increased bleeding risk), ACE inhibitors/ARBs/diuretics (reduced kidney function), lithium, methotrexate, cyclosporine/tacrolimus, other anticholinergics, alcohol (increases GI side effects)

How to store Meftal Spas Tablet

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

Expert advice for Meftal Spas 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. 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