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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Meftal-500 Tablet is used to provide relief from mild to moderate pain and inflammation associated with muscular, rheumatic, and arthritic disorders, headache, trauma, dental pain, and pain after surgery or childbirth. Additionally, it is used to relieve period pain and premenstrual syndrome symptoms (PMS) and manage excessively heavy periods. It contains Mefenamic acid, which works by blocking the effect of chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, heartburn and indigestion. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Blue Cross Laboratories Pvt Ltd

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About Meftal-500 Tablet

Meftal-500 Tablet is used to provide relief from mild to moderate pain and inflammation associated with muscular, rheumatic, and arthritic disorders, headache, trauma, dental pain, and pain after surgery or childbirth. Additionally, Meftal-500 Tablet is used to relieve period pain and premenstrual syndrome symptoms (PMS) and manage excessively heavy periods.

Meftal-500 Tablet contains 'mefenamic acid', which works by blocking the effect of chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation.  Thereby relieving pain and inflammation.

In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, heartburn and indigestion. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Meftal-500 Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Avoid consuming alcohol with Meftal-500 Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness; it might also increase stomach bleeding risk. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

Uses of Meftal-500 Tablet

Treatment of Pain and inflammation.

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew or break the tablet/capsule.Dispersible tablet: Disperse the tablet in water and consume it.

Medicinal Benefits

Meftal-500 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called NSAID (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug) used to provide relief from mild to moderate pain and inflammation associated with muscular, rheumatic, arthritic disorders, headache, trauma, dental pain, and pain after surgery or childbirth. Additionally, Meftal-500 Tablet is used to relieve period pain, symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and management of excessively heavy periods. Meftal-500 Tablet works by blocking the effect of a chemical messenger in your body, known as cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzymes that make another chemical prostaglandins. These prostaglandins are produced at injury sites and cause pain and swelling. By blocking the effect of COX enzymes, lesser prostaglandins are produced, which reduces mild to moderate pain and inflammation at the injured or damaged site. 

How Meftal-500 Tablet Works

Meftal-500 Tablet contains 'mefenamic acid', which works by blocking the effect of chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation.  Thereby relieving pain and inflammation.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

What if I have taken an overdose of Meftal-500 Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Meftal-500 Tablet as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include nausea, vomiting, extreme tiredness, stomach pain, vomit that is bloody or looks like coffee grounds, black/tarry/bloody stools, slowed breathing or coma. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Meftal-500 Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components, if you have severe heart, kidney or liver failure, suffered bleeding problems such as bleeding from the stomach or bowels while taking any pain killers or have peptic ulcers or inflammatory bowel disease. Inform your doctor if you have high blood pressure, heart problems, high cholesterol, dehydration, asthma, liver and kidney problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Meftal-500 Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Stop taking Meftal-500 Tablet 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.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Mefenamic acidMeloxicam
Critical
Mefenamic acidKetorolac
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Mefenamic acidMeloxicam
Critical
How does the drug interact with Meftal-500 Tablet:
Co-administration of Meftal-500 Tablet with Meloxicam together can increase the risk or severity of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Meftal-500 Tablet with Meloxicam together is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you notice any unusual bleeding or bruising, other signs of bleeding, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting blood, severe headache, and weakness, you should contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking a doctor.
Mefenamic acidKetorolac
Critical
How does the drug interact with Meftal-500 Tablet:
Coadministration of Meftal-500 Tablet with Ketorolac can increase the risk or severity of gastric bleeding and ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Meftal-500 Tablet with Ketorolac together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you notice any unusual bleeding or bruising, other signs of bleeding, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting blood, severe headache, and weakness, you should contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Mefenamic acidSirolimus
Severe
How does the drug interact with Meftal-500 Tablet:
Co-administration of Meftal-500 Tablet with Sirolimus can increase the risk or severity of kidney disorders.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Meftal-500 Tablet with Sirolimus together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you notice any unusual bleeding or bruising, other signs of bleeding, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting blood, severe headache, and weakness, you should contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Mefenamic acidWarfarin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Meftal-500 Tablet:
Coadministration of Meftal-500 Tablet with Warfarin can increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Meftal-500 Tablet with Warfarin together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you notice unusual bleeding or bruising, vomiting, blood in your urine or stools, headache, dizziness, or weakness, contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
Mefenamic acidPiroxicam
Severe
How does the drug interact with Meftal-500 Tablet:
Coadministration of Meftal-500 Tablet with Piroxicam can increase the risk side effects such as inflammation(swelling with redness and pain), bleeding, ulceration, and perforation leading to serious blood loss.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Meftal-500 Tablet with Piroxicam together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you notice any unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting blood, severe headache, and weakness, you should contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Mefenamic acidTeriflunomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Meftal-500 Tablet:
Teriflunomide may cause liver damage and taking it with Meftal-500 Tablet may increase that risk.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Meftal-500 Tablet and Teriflunomide together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. If you have any of these symptoms, it's important to contact your doctor right away - liver problems, fever, feeling cold, pain in your joints, swelling, bruises, rash, itchy skin, not feeling hungry, feeling tired, feeling sick, throwing up, dark urine, or bleeding. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Mefenamic acidNaproxen
Severe
How does the drug interact with Meftal-500 Tablet:
Coadministration of Meftal-500 Tablet with Naproxen can increase the risk or severity of stomach bleeding, ulceration, and rarely, perforation leading to serious blood loss.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Meftal-500 Tablet with Naproxen together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you notice any unusual bleeding or bruising, other signs of bleeding, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting blood, severe headache, and weakness, you should contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Mefenamic acidFlurbiprofen
Severe
How does the drug interact with Meftal-500 Tablet:
Co-administration of Meftal-500 Tablet with Flurbiprofen can increase the risk or severity of gastric bleeding, ulceration, and rarely, perforation leading to serious blood loss.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Meftal-500 Tablet with Flurbiprofen together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you notice any symptoms of dizziness, lightheadedness, unusual bleeding or bruising, red or black tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting blood, severe headache, and weakness, you should contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Mefenamic acidMethotrexate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Meftal-500 Tablet:
Coadministration of Meftal-500 Tablet with Methotrexate may increase the blood levels and side effects of methotrexate.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Meftal-500 Tablet and methotrexate, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, appetite loss, joint pain or swelling, yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, breathing difficulty, a dry cough, dizziness or fainting, unusual bruising or bleeding, seizures(fits), mouth sores or ulcers, infection, as well as flu-like symptoms(fever, chills, body pains, sore throat, and weakening of the muscles), consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using medications without a doctor's advice.
Mefenamic acidPrasugrel
Severe
How does the drug interact with Meftal-500 Tablet:
Co-administration of Meftal-500 Tablet with Prasugrel can increase the risk or severity of gastric bleeding, ulceration, and rarely, perforation leading to serious blood loss.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Meftal-500 Tablet with Prasugrel together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you notice any unusual bleeding or bruising, other signs of bleeding, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting blood, severe headache, and weakness, you should contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Mild exercises such as jogging and walking are helpful for muscle stretching.

  • Massages can also be helpful.

  • Avoid freezing and hot temperatures.

  • Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothes, instead, wear loose garments.

  • Rest well, get plenty of sleep.

  • To avoid developing pressure sores, change your position at least every two hours.

  • Hot or cold therapy can help treat pain. Apply an ice-pack or hot-pack on the muscle for 15-20minutes.

  • Stay hydrated, drink plenty of water.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Meftal-500 Tablet as it may increase drowsiness. It can also increase the risk of stomach bleeding.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Meftal-500 Tablet belongs to pregnancy category C. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Meftal-500 Tablet may pass into breastmilk. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

Meftal-500 Tablet may cause dizziness and drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Caution

Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will recommend it based on your child's condition.

FAQs

Meftal-500 Tablet is used to provide relief from mild to moderate pain and inflammation associated with muscular, rheumatic, and arthritic disorders, headache, trauma, dental pain, and pain after surgery or childbirth. Additionally, it is used to relieve period pain and premenstrual syndrome symptoms (PMS) and manage excessively heavy periods.

Meftal-500 Tablet works by blocking the chemical messengers that are responsible for pain and inflammation. Thereby, Meftal-500 Tablet provides relief from pain and inflammation.

Meftal-500 Tablet is generally prescribed for short-term use. Do not take Meftal-500 Tablet for longer durations as it might increase the risk of heart problems and stomach bleeding.

Meftal-500 Tablet is used to relieve menstrual (period) pain, symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and management of excessively heavy periods. Take only as prescribed by the doctor.

Avoid taking Meftal-500 Tablet if you have stomach ulcers. Meftal-500 Tablet might increase the risk of stomach ulcers, perforation of the stomach and intestinal bleeding with higher doses.

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Meftal-500 Tablet . Drink plenty of fluids and eat food rich in fibre. Consult your doctor if you experience excessive diarrhoea or if you find blood in stools.

It is considered harmful for patients with severe kidney problems and those experiencing active intravascular clotting, which obstructs blood flow due to blood clots.

Store Meftal-500 Tablet at room temperature, away from sunlight. Keep the Meftal-500 Tablet out of reach of children.

No, Meftal-500 Tablet doesn’t act as a contraceptive, it is used to manage excessive bleeding.

Meftal-500 Tablet should be taken only as it is prescribed by the doctor. Do not self-medicate and do not recommend Meftal-500 Tablet to others with same condition.

Meftal-500 Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy unless advised by the doctor. Therefore, if you are pregnant or planning for the pregnancy, please consult a doctor.

If the dose of Meftal-500 Tablet is missed then, take the missed dose as soon as you remember and if it is the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue taking regular dose. Avoid taking the double dose to make up for the missed one.

Meftal-500 Tablet is used for short time, not more than 3-5 days of your menstrual cycle. However the duration for your use will be advised by the doctor. Do not self-medicate.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Peninsula Chambers, Peninsula Corporate Park, G.K Marg, Lower Parel (West), Mumbai - 400013, Maharashtra, INDIA.
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