Meftal-250 DT tablet is a painkiller used to provide relief from pain such as pain associated with joints, bones, muscles, fever, headache, post-operative and menstrual pain. It contains mefenamic acid, which belongs to the Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) class of medicine. It preferably should be taken with food or after food. This medicine can sometimes cause stomach discomfort and irritation. Use Meftal-250 DT tablet as directed by the doctor and do not take it for a longer duration than that prescribed as there is a risk of bleeding and ulcers with this medicine. If the pain persists, consult your doctor.
Uses- Meftal-250 DT is used to provide relief from the pain associated with joints, bones, muscles, fever, headache, post-operative and menstrual pain, along with swelling and inflammation.
Contraindications- If you are allergic to this Mefenamic acid or any of the ingredients of Meftal-250 DT.
- If you have a condition of inflammation, swelling and pain in your digestive tract.
- If you have or ever had problems of intestinal bleeding or stomach ulcers with or without the use of painkillers.
- If your heart, liver or kidneys are not working properly or you have any health condition related to these organs.
- If you have a history of an allergic reaction like breathing problems and skin allergy upon using painkillers like aspirin or Ibuprofen.
- Meftal-250 DT should not be used for the pain after bypass surgery of the heart and in pregnant women during the third trimester.
Side effects- Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, bloating, constipation and stomach discomforts.
- Stomach and intestinal bleeding can be sometimes fatal especially in the elderly.
- Blood disorders like anaemia, skin rashes, itching, redness and papules formation.
- Headache, dizziness, weakness, irregular heartbeats, breathing problems and blurred vision.