Meftal P Suspension 60ml

Pain Prescription (Rx) Required

MEFENAMIC ACID 100MG

NPR 52.80

Mfr: Blue Cross Laboratories Ltd

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What is MEFTAL P SUSPENSION?

MEFTAL P SUSPENSION contains Mefenamic acid which belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID)

What MEFTAL P SUSPENSION is used for?

It can help to relieve:

symptoms of inflammation, such as redness and swelling
pain and discomfort caused by arthritis, muscular or rheumatic disorders
headache or toothache
pain after operations, trauma
fever in children
painful or heavy periods in girl

Talk to your Doctor, if you:

are allergic or hypersensitive to Mefenamic acid or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
have kidney or liver problems
have stomach or digestive tract problems or if you ever had an upset stomach
have bleeding in the stomach or gut
have asthma or a history of asthma
have a connective tissue disorder, e.g. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
have epilepsy
are dehydrated (thirsty with dry skin, dark urine, dry mouth, headache)
have high blood pressure, diabetes or high cholesterol
are a smoker

Do not take the medicine in the last 3 months of pregnancy as it may delay the onset of labor and prolong its duration
MEFTAL P SUSPENSION passes into breast milk and can affect the baby. You should not take the medicine while breast-feeding unless advised by your doctor
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine

Ask your doctor for advice before giving this medicine to your children

MEFTAL P SUSPENSION may cause drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue or affect your vision. If any of these occur do not drive, use machinery or perform any tasks that may require you to be alert

Tell your doctor if you are taking,

anti-inflammatory medicines including steroids (e.g. prednisolone)
warfarin, clopidogrel aspirin (used to thin the blood)
antidepressants called selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (e.g. paroxetine)
corticosteroids used to treat arthritis and inflammation
warfarin, aspirin, clopidogrel such as anti-platelet agents (used to thin the blood)
anti-inflammatory medicines (e.g. diclofenac, celecoxib)
aspirin (used to prevent your blood from clotting in certain heart conditions)
atenolol, ramipril, valsartan (used for high blood pressure)
diuretics, digoxin, sotalol, diltiazem (used to treat heart problems)
glipizide, glibenclamide (used to treat diabetics)
ciclosporin, tacrolimus, methotrexate (suppress the immune system)
lithium (used to treat mood swings and some types of depression)
mifepristone
quinolone, aminoglycoside antibiotics (used to treat infections)
zidovudine (used for HIV)
probenecid (used to protect the kidneys)

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
Shake the bottle before taking this medicine

If you take more MEFTAL P SUSPENSION

If you take more of the medicine than you should you may harm your stomach, kidneys and you may get seizures (fits). Tell your doctor, or go to the nearest hospital immediately

If you forget to take MEFTAL P SUSPENSION

If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember, but if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue as usual. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose

If you stop taking MEFTAL P SUSPENSION

Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you to do so

difficulty breathing or swallowing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat
severe itching of the skin, with a red rash or raised lumps
blistering of the mouth, eyes, and genital region, patchy areas of rash, peeling skin
diarrhoea
passing blood in your stools (faces/motions)
passing black tarry stools
vomiting any blood or dark particles that look like
indigestion or heartburn, abdominal pain (pain in your stomach) or other abnormal stomach symptoms, nausea (feeling sick), vomiting
any unusual bruising or bleeding, for example nose-bleeds, pinpoint red spots on the skin, unusual purple bruise-like rash on the skin or in the mouth
signs of anemia such as feeling tired, breathless and looking pale
fever, sore throat, mouth ulcers, repeated infection
seizures (fits)
signs of low sodium levels such as headache, nausea, vomiting, tiredness, muscle cramps
sudden headache, stiff neck, fever, sensitivity to bright light, drowsiness and muscle pain
fever, rash, nausea, aches and pains, passing more or less urine than usual, passing red urine or passing urine at night
sudden loss or blurring of vision, loss of color
vision, eye pain which worsens with eye movement
inflammation of your pancreas: pain behind the ribs radiating towards the back, often worse when lying down, nausea, vomiting, fever
liver problems: yellowing of your skin or eyes, pale faces and dark urine, unexplained persistent nausea, stomach problems, loss of appetite or unusual tiredness

head-spins (vertigo)
hallucinations, rapid heartbeat (palpitations)
constipation or bloating
blurred vision, eye irritation
feeling ill (malaise)
ringing or buzzing in the ears (tinnitus)
numbness or tingling in hands or feet
asthma
swelling of your hands and feet (around the ankles)
sore mouth (pain or ulcers on the tongue, cheeks, lips, throat or gums)
dizziness, drowsiness, feeling lethargic and tired
signs of low blood pressure such as light-headedness
depression, inability to sleep, nervousness
sweating
loss of appetite
ear pain

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Additional Information
Storage

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Keep this medicine out of reach of children
Store at a room temperature of 15-25°C

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