Melfalax 2mg Tablet
Salt Composition
Melphalan (2mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Melfalax 2mg Tablet is used to treat cancer of ovaries and multiple myeloma, and may be used to treat other conditions as determined by the doctor.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Melfalax 2mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach, but try to take it at the same time every day. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. It makes skin more sensitive towards sunlight, so wear protective clothing or use sunscreen. The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, and anemia (low number of red blood cells). This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells in your blood thereby increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with kidney, liver, and heart function during treatment with this medicine. Inform your doctor if you observe signs of infections such as fever, chills, body ache or if you have unusual bruising or bleeding and bleeding gums or blood in your urine or stool.
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. Melfalax 2mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Safety Information
Side Effects
Nausea Vomiting Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Breastfeeding Warning
This medicine is not recommended during breastfeeding.
Pregnancy Warning
This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy.
How it works
Melfalax 2mg Tablet is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells. This stops their growth and multiplication.
Quick Tips
Take Melfalax 2mg Tablet as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
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