Mefatin Spas 10 mg/250 mg/10 mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Mefatin Spas 10 mg/250 mg/10 mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of abdominal pain. It helps reduce the amount of acid in the stomach and provide relief from acid-related indigestion and heartburn. It also blocks the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain, inflammation, and fever.
Mefatin Spas 10 mg/250 mg/10 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. The dose and duration will depend on what you are using it for and how well it helps your symptoms. Use it regularly and do not discontinue using it until the doctor tells you it is alright to stop.
Using the medicine may cause some common side effects like nausea, diarrhea, constipation, dryness in mouth, headache, and drowsiness. If you experience any of such side effects that do not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the side effects. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms.
Before using the medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any other medical conditions or disorders. To make sure it is safe for you, you should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are taking. It should be used with caution in patients who are alcoholic or have liver or kidney disease. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.
Mefatin Spas 10 mg/250 mg/10 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. The dose and duration will depend on what you are using it for and how well it helps your symptoms. Use it regularly and do not discontinue using it until the doctor tells you it is alright to stop.
Using the medicine may cause some common side effects like nausea, diarrhea, constipation, dryness in mouth, headache, and drowsiness. If you experience any of such side effects that do not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the side effects. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms.
Before using the medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any other medical conditions or disorders. To make sure it is safe for you, you should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are taking. It should be used with caution in patients who are alcoholic or have liver or kidney disease. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.
Uses of Mefatin Spas Tablet
Benefits of Mefatin Spas Tablet
In Abdominal pain
Mefatin Spas 10 mg/250 mg/10 mg Tablet gives relief from abdominal pain and works best if they are used when the first signs of pain occur. It slows the natural movements of the gut and relaxes the muscles in the stomach and intestines. By doing this, it relieves stomach cramps, pain, bloating and discomfort. Mefatin Spas 10 mg/250 mg/10 mg Tablet also reduces acidity and gives relief from heartburn.
Side effects of Mefatin Spas Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Mefatin Spas
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Dryness in mouth
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- Weakness
- Muscle pain
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision
- Sleepiness
- Nervousness
- Upset stomach
How to use Mefatin Spas 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. Mefatin Spas 10 mg/250 mg/10 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Mefatin Spas Tablet works
Mefatin Spas 10 mg/250 mg/10 mg Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Famotidine, Mefenamic Acid and Dicyclomine. Famotidine is an H2 blocker (antacid). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps relieve acid-related indigestion and heartburn. Mefenamic Acid works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). Dicyclomine is an antispasmodic which works by relaxing the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms). In doing this, it relieves cramps, pain, bloating, and discomfort.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Mefatin Spas 10 mg/250 mg/10 mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Mefatin Spas 10 mg/250 mg/10 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Mefatin Spas 10 mg/250 mg/10 mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Mefatin Spas 10 mg/250 mg/10 mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Mefatin Spas 10 mg/250 mg/10 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Mefatin Spas 10 mg/250 mg/10 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mefatin Spas 10 mg/250 mg/10 mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mefatin Spas 10 mg/250 mg/10 mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Mefatin Spas Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Mefatin Spas 10 mg/250 mg/10 mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- You will be administered Mefatin Spas 10 mg/250 mg/10 mg Tablet to get relief from abdominal pain as well as acidity and heartburn.
- Drink 6 to 8 full glasses of water daily to help prevent constipation while you are taking this medicine. Do not use a stool softener (laxative) without first asking your doctor.
- Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within two hours of taking Mefatin Spas 10 mg/250 mg/10 mg Tablet.
- Incorporate the folowing lifestyle changes in order to prevent acidity:
- Make sure you eat regular meals and drink plenty of water.
- Avoid spicy and fatty fried food.
- Lose weight if you are obese.
- If you are a smoker, consider giving up.
- Don't drink too much alcohol.
- Do not go to bed immediately after taking a meal. Sit in a relaxed position for some time for better digestion.
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- Famotidine. South Granville, New South Wales: Merck Sharp & Dohme Pty., Ltd.; 1996. [Accessed 19 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Mefenamic Acid. 2008 [revised Mar. 2007]. [Accessed 19 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Dicyclomine. Birmingham, Alabama: Axcan Scandipharm Inc.; 2005. [Accessed 19 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Name: Sresan Pharmaceuticals
Address: 14, Nagarjuna Nagar, II Street Rangarajapuram, Kodambakkam, Kodambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600024
Country of origin: India
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