Do not take Meftagesic Syrup 60 ml if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you have severe heart, kidney or liver failure; or if you have suffered bleeding problems such as bleeding from the stomach or bowels while taking painkillers or if you have peptic ulcers or inflammatory bowel disease. Inform your doctor if you have high blood pressure, heart problems, high cholesterol, dehydration, asthma, gastrointestinal bleeding, ulceration, perforation of the stomach and intestine, liver and kidney problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Meftagesic Syrup 60 ml may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Meftagesic Syrup 60 ml is not recommended for children as safety has not been established. Stop taking Meftagesic Syrup 60 ml and consult your doctor immediately if you have stomach pain or any signs of bleeding in the intestine or stomach, such as blood in stools. Do not take any other NSAIDs for pain relief along with Meftagesic Syrup 60 ml unless prescribed by the doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Meftagesic Syrup 60 ml may interact with pain killers (aspirin, ibuprofen, celecoxib, diclofenac, naproxen), anti-gout (probenecid), immunosuppressants (cyclosporine, tacrolimus), anticoagulants (warfarin, heparin), anti-rheumatoid (methotrexate), anti-HIV (zidovudine), anti-depressant (duloxetine, lithium, fluoxetine, sertraline), steroid medication (mifepristone), anti-emetic (metoclopramide, domperidone), anti-cancer (imatinib), and bile acid sequestrants (cholestyramine).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Meftagesic Syrup 60 ml as it might cause increased dizziness and risk of stomach bleeding.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have peptic ulcers, bleeding disorders, asthma, fluid retention, gastrointestinal toxicity, rash, renal toxicity, thrombosis, anaemia, heart failure, liver toxicity, high blood pressure, platelet aggregation inhibition, or hyperkalemia (high potassium levels).

• Physical activity helps in strengthening muscles and relieves joint stiffness. Gentle activities like 20-30minutes of walking or swimming would be helpful.
• Performing yoga may also help in improving joint flexibility and pain management.
• Maintain a healthy weight by performing regular low-strain exercises and eating healthy food.
• Get adequate sleep, as resting the muscles can help reduce inflammation and swelling.
• De-stress yourself by meditating, reading books, taking a warm bubble bath or listening to soothing music.
• Acupuncture, massage and physical therapy may also be helpful.
• Eat food rich in antioxidants such as berries, spinach, kidney beans, dark chocolate, etc.
• Foods containing flavonoids help in reducing inflammation. These include soy, berries, broccoli, grapes and green tea.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.