Mef Plus 500mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Que Pharma Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Mefenamic Acid (500mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Mef Plus 500mg Tablet is used in the treatment of moderate to severe pain conditions like menstrual pain, headache, muscle pain, joint pain, or dental pain.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Mef Plus 500mg Tablet should be taken with food. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should keep taking the medicine even if you feel better until the doctor says it is alright to stop using it.
Directions for Use
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. Mef Plus 500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it works
Mef Plus 500mg 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).
Quick Tips
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. Mef Plus 500mg Tablet 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is mefenamic acid an antibiotic or does it contain codeine?
No, mefenamic acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to treat mild to moderate pain conditions and fever. It is not an antibiotic and does not contain codeine.
Is Mef Plus 500mg Tablet a painkiller?
Yes, Mef Plus 500mg Tablet is a mild to moderate painkiller drug.
Is Mef Plus 500mg Tablet safe?
Mef Plus 500mg Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Is Mef Plus 500mg Tablet good for toothache, back pain, or headache?
Yes, Mef Plus 500mg Tablet can be used to relieve dental pain, back pain, and headache.
Does Mef Plus 500mg Tablet stop periods or stop bleeding?
Mef Plus 500mg Tablet 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.
Can I take mefenamic acid with naproxen, paracetamol, ibuprofen, metronidazole, tramadol, tranexamic acid, sertraline, or 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 be required.
Does Mef Plus 500mg Tablet make you drowsy?
Mef Plus 500mg Tablet has a rare side effect of causing drowsiness. Always consult your doctor if you experience such side effects.
