Mifucet 500mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition
Mefenamic Acid (500mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Mifucet 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
Mifucet 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. The most common side effects of this medicine include mild vomiting, stomach pain, nausea, headache, and dizziness. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
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. Mifucet 500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it works
Mifucet 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. Mifucet 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.
Related Medicines
Frequently asked questions
Is mefenamic acid an antibiotic/ contain codeine?
No. Mefenamic acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat mild to moderate pain conditions and fever. It is not an antibiotic and does not contain codeine.
Is Mifucet 500mg Tablet a painkiller?
Yes. Mifucet 500mg Tablet is a mild to moderate painkiller drug.
Is Mifucet 500mg Tablet safe?
Mifucet 500mg Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Is Mifucet 500mg Tablet good for toothache/ for back pain/ headache?
Yes, Mifucet 500mg Tablet can be used to relieve dental pain, back pain, and headaches.
Does Mifucet 500mg Tablet stop periods/ stop bleeding?
Mifucet 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/ withtramadol/ with tranexamic acid/ with sertraline/ amoxicillin?
Mefenamic acid may interact with the drugs mentioned above. It is crucial to consult your physician for changes in dosage or an alternative drug of choice, as required.
Does Mifucet 500mg Tablet make you drowsy?
Mifucet 500mg Tablet can have a rare side effect of causing drowsiness. Always consult your doctor if you experience such side effects.
