Menoctyl Tablet

Short Description

Menoctyl Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (symptoms include abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, and diarrhea or constipation).

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

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.

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.

Side Effects

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.

Alcohol Warning

Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.

Breastfeeding Warning

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

Pregnancy Warning

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

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.

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.