Meflup Forte 250mg Tablet
Lupin Ltd

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
234.37

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Pain relief

COMPOSITION:
Mefenamic Acid (250mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
pain analgesics

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Taking Mefenamic acid with alcohol increases the risk of stomach bleeding.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Meflup Forte 250mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE
Lactation
SAFE

Meflup Forte 250mg Tablet is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

Meflup Forte 250mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, drowsy or affect your vision. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Meflup Forte 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Meflup Forte 250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Meflup Forte 250mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Meflup Forte 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Meflup Forte 250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Mefenamic Acid   250mg

Uses of Meflup Forte Tablet
Meflup Forte 250mg Tablet is used for pain reliefIt relieves pain in conditions like period pain, headache, muscle pain, joint pain or dental pain.

How to use Meflup Forte Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Meflup Forte 250mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Meflup Forte Tablet works
Meflup Forte 250mg Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever, pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

Side Effects:

Common Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Epigastric pain, Flatulence, Nausea, Vomiting, Indigestion.

Expert advice for Meflup Forte Tablet
It should be taken with food or milk to avoid getting an upset stomach. It can cause serious complications like stomach bleeding and kidney problems if taken for a long time. Meflup forte can raise your risk of blood clots, heart attack, or a stroke. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is mefenamic acid an antibiotic/ contain codeine?
No. Mefenamic acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to treat mild to moderate pain conditions and fever. It not an antibiotic and does not contain codeine

Q. Is Meflup forte a painkiller?
Yes. Meflup forte is mild to moderate painkiller drug

Q. Is Meflup forte safe?
Meflup forte is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Meflup forte good for toothache/ for back pain/ headache?
Yes, Meflup forte can be used to relieve dental pain, back pain and headache

Q. Does Meflup forte stop periods/ stop bleeding?
Meflup forte is used for relieving pain that happens before or during a menstrual period. It does not stop periods or bleeding. Always consult your doctor regarding its use

Q. Can I take mefenamic acid with naproxen/ paracetamol/ ibuprofen/ metronidazole/ withtramadol/ with tranexamic acid/ with sertraline/ amoxicillin?
Mefenamic acid may interact with the drugs mentioned above. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be require

Q. Does Meflup forte make you drowsy?
Meflup forte has a rare side effect of causing drowsiness. Always consult your doctor, if you experience such side effects.