MHFA Tablet
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Product introduction
MHFA Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of vertigo. It prevents the feeling of nausea, vomiting, light-headedness and other symptoms of vertigo.
MHFA Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. 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 healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
Common side effects of this medicine include vomiting, dryness in the mouth, headache, and fatigue. These are usually mild and disappear after a short time. Consult your doctor if they persist. This medicine may also cause sleepiness and drowsiness, 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.
MHFA Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. 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 healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
Common side effects of this medicine include vomiting, dryness in the mouth, headache, and fatigue. These are usually mild and disappear after a short time. Consult your doctor if they persist. This medicine may also cause sleepiness and drowsiness, 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.
Uses of MHFA Tablet
Benefits of MHFA Tablet
In Vertigo
Vertigo means a spinning sensation or dizziness that is triggered due to frequent movement. It can happen due to many reasons but it may also occur without any underlying disease. You may experience spinning sensation (vertigo), nausea or vomiting as a result of this condition. MHFA Tablet helps treat these symptoms effectively. If you feel dizzy while getting up from the bed, sit for a while and then rise slowly to avoid having an accidental fall.
Side effects of MHFA 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 MHFA
- Vomiting
- Dryness in mouth
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Drowsiness
- Allergic reaction
How to use MHFA 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. MHFA Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How MHFA Tablet works
MHFA Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Meclizine and Folic Acid.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with MHFA Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
MHFA Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
MHFA Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Larger doses or prolonged use of MHFA Tablet may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby
Larger doses or prolonged use of MHFA Tablet may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby
Driving
UNSAFE
MHFA Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
MHFA Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of MHFA Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
MHFA Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of MHFA Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed MHFA Tablet to relieve vertigo (dizziness) and feeling of nausea, vomiting associated with it.
- Take it at the same time each day to maintain a steady amount of the medicine in your body.
- Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
- Do not take it for longer than 7 days without consulting your doctor.
- MHFA Tablet can only decrease the number and severity of attacks but may not completely stop them.
- Before taking MHFA Tablet inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcer or asthma.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
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- Meclizine. New York, New York: Roerig; 2012. [Accessed 12 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Meclizine. Brunswick, New Jersey: Casper Pharma LLC; 2018. [Accessed 12 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Country of origin: India
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