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Meftal Spas Tablet:

Meftal spas tablet is a widely used  for the treatment of menstrual cramps and abdominal pain. This tablet is also used for reducing other mild to moderate  muscle pain. It is manufactured by Blue Cross Laboratories private limited. It is the combination of two ingredients dicyclomine  chloride and mefenamic acid. Read more to find out meftal spas tablet uses, composition, dosage, side effects and price with substitute of this tablet. Meftal spas is also available in syrup.

Table of contents :

• Composition and Types
• Uses and Benefits
• Recommended  dosage
• Side effects
• Working theory of this spas tablet
• Precautions and warnings – Who are not allowed to take this tablet ?
• What is the substitutes of this tablet
• Meftal spas price
• Advice

Meftal spas tablet composition and types :

Basically meftal  tablet composite of two powerful ingredients one is Dicyclomine hydrochloride and another is Mefenamic acid. Among these two components mefenamic acid act as a pain killer. Where as Dicyclomine helps to reduce muscle contract.

Meftal spas is available in two dosages :

1. Low Dosage – 10 mg of Dicyclomine hydrochloride with 250 mg of mefenamic acid
2. High Dosage – 20 mg of Dicyclomine hydrochloride with 500 mg of mefenamic acid

The doctor will prescribed you low or high dosage according to your medical conditions.

Meftal spas Uses and benefits :

This meftal tablet is generally prescribed for the treatment of menstrual cramps ( Periods cramp ) and  abdominal pain. Meftal spas uses to treat other mild to moderate muscle pain and cramps. Before taking this medicine ask your doctor for a better dosage. The tablet will be swallowed as a whole rather than crushing or chewing it.

Meftal spas dosage :

From above it is clear that meftal tablet is used to treat abdominal pain along with menstrual cramps. This tablet can also be used to treat other mild to moderate muscle related pain. The recommended meftal spas dosage is 3 tablets in a day with in 3 to 4 hours of interval. Minimum 20 to 30 minutes required to get an effect of this medicine.  You may take more higher dosage based on your medical condition after consulting with your doctor .

If you missed a dosage then skip this dosage and go back to your regular schedule to avoid overdose. Don’t take double dosage it may create some side effects. If any side effects  persist then ask medical help immediately.

Meftal Spas side effects :

A range of side effects of this tablet are given below, these side effects are very rare

• Mild to moderate blurred vision
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Rare constipation
• Dizziness
• Slight Weight gain
• Buzzing sound in the ear
• Slight breathlessness
• Face, lips, hands or feet swelling
• Skin blisters
• Increase heartbeat
• Irregular bleeding or menstrual cycle
• Eyes color slightly changes to yellow
• Cloudy urine
• Skin rash or itching
• Dry mouth or throat
• Tiredness or fatigue

If you find any of the above symptoms then call your doctor immediately to avoid more severe side effects. It is advised to stop the medicine if any side effects persist.

Working theory of meftal spas :

Dicyclomine cholride is an anticholinergic and antispasmodic medicine type. That helps to block a chemical which is responsible for a muscle to contract. Whereas mefenamic is a anti-inflammatory type of medicine that decreases the level of hormones responsible for pain and inflammation. In this way  meftal tablet will work to reduce menstrual cramps, abdominal pain and other muscle related pain.

Waring and precautions : Who are not allowed to take meftal spas tablet ?

During Allergy :

If a person has allergic  to meftal spas composition , dicyclomine chloride and mefenamic acid then don’t take this tablet at all.

Cardiovascular risk :

The person who has pre-existing cardiovascular medical status then stop taking this spas tablet. As it may cause serious medical condition.

Pregnancy :

Doctors are not prescribed this tablet during pregnancy. Otherwise talk to your doctor before taking this medication.

During Breastfeeding :

This tablet is also not allowed to use during breastfeeding, as it may affect your infant adversely.

During Driving:

Don’t take this medicine while driving it may cause dizziness or blurred vision in some patients.

Not recommended for children :

According to the safety of this medicine, it is not recommended for children below the age of 18 years.

Substitute :

Cyclopam Mf Tablet has same combination as Meftal tablet. So it can be used as its substitute medicine.

Meftal spas  price :

This tablet is very cheap and easily available in the market. Meftal spas  price is around Rs-40 per strip of 10 tablets. You can buy it online.

Advice :

Meftal spas tablet is very effective to treat abdominal pain or menstrual cramps. So it is advised to consult with your doctor before taking this medicine. If any side effects persist then try to call on a doctor urgently to avoid other serious problem.

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