7 May 2010
Brand name: Meftal
Generic name: Mefenamic acid MEFTAL (Mefenamic Acid, Ponstel)
Meftal, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, is used for the relief of moderate pain (when treatment will not last for more than 7 days) and for the treatment of menstrual pain.
Take Meftal as prescribed by your doc./pharmacist
Use Meftal with extreme caution if you've suffered from stomach ulcers or bleeding in the past. If you develop a rash, diarrhea, or other stomach problems, if you are an older adult; have kidney problems, liver disease, or heart failure; take drugs such as diuretics or ACE inhibitors; or suffer from dehydration, Meftal could damage your kidneys and should be used with caution.
Meftal occasionally causes liver damage. If you develop warning signs such as nausea, fatigue, yellowing of the skin and eyes, itching, flu-like symptoms, and upper abdominal pain, stop taking Meftal and seek medical attention immediately.
Meftal can also aggravate high blood pressure, asthma, and heart failure. Use it with caution if you have any of these conditions. Use it cautiously, too, if you smoke or are in poor health. Possible food and drug interactions when taking Meftal
If Meftal is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either can be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Meftal with the following:
ACE inhibitors (drugs for high blood pressure) such as Capoten and Vasotec
Blood-thinning medications such as Coumadin
Diuretics such as Lasix and HydroDIURIL
Steroids such as prednisone and hydrocortisone
Trimethoprim (Proloprim, Bactrim, Septra)
Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
The effects of Meftal during pregnancy have not been adequately studied. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. You should not use Meftal in late pregnancy because nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs affect the heart and blood vessels of the developing baby. Meftal may appear in breast milk and could affect a nursing infant. If Meftal is essential to your health, your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding until your treatment is finished.
Recommended dosage for Meftal
ADULTS AND CHILDREN OVER 14
If you suspect an overdose of Meftal, seek medical attention immediately.
* Symptoms of Meftal overdose may include:
Drowsiness, lack of energy, nausea, stomach or abdominal pain, vomiting
In severe cases, breathing problems and coma can develop.
Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Meftal.
* Side effects may include:
Abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, stomach and intestinal upset, vomiting, hope this helps?
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