Menoctyl Tablet
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Product introduction
Menoctyl Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (symptoms include abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, and diarrhea or constipation). This medicine exerts an intense antispasmodic effect on the smooth muscles of the digestive tract.
Menoctyl Tablet is taken after meals in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. You should let your doctor know if you have liver and kidney problems.
Uses of Menoctyl Tablet
Benefits of Menoctyl Tablet
In Irritable bowel syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory disease of the large intestine (colon) that usually needs long term management. This can lead to bleeding, frequent diarrhea, bloating, flatulence, cramps and stomach pain. Menoctyl Tablet relaxes the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine) and relieves these symptoms effectively. Usually, it is used along with other medicines for management of your condition.
Side effects of Menoctyl 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 Menoctyl
- Headache
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Vomiting
How to use Menoctyl 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. Menoctyl Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How Menoctyl Tablet works
Menoctyl Tablet exerts an intense antispasmodic effect on the smooth muscles of the digestive tract. This helps to relieve the symptoms of Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) such as abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, etc.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Menoctyl Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Menoctyl Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Menoctyl 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Menoctyl Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Menoctyl Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Menoctyl Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Menoctyl Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Menoctyl 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.
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Quick tips
- Menoctyl Tablet is used in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome.
- It must be taken on an empty stomach.
- Take it as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
- Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within two hours of taking Menoctyl Tablet.
- Do not stop taking medication without talking to your doctor first.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Benzamide Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Anticholinergics
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Menoctyl Tablet for?
Irritable bow*
100%
*Irritable bowel syndrome
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
67%
Average
33%
What were the side-effects while using Menoctyl Tablet?
Stomach pain
100%
How do you take Menoctyl Tablet?
With food
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Please rate Menoctyl Tablet on price
Expensive
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Name: A. Menarini India Pvt Ltd
Address: A.Menarini India Pvt.Ltd. 2102, Tower 3, Indiabulls Finance Center, Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road (west), Mumbai - 400013
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: August, 2026
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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: August, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Menoctyl Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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