Mefross
Mefross Products are primarily used for
Abdominal pain, Pain relief, Irritable bowel syndrome
About Mefross Products
Uses of Dicyclomine
Dicyclomine is used in the treatment of abdominal pain and irritable bowel syndrome.
Dicyclomine side effects
Common
Nausea1a, Sleepiness, Dizziness, Blurred vision, Dryness in mouth, Nervousness, Weakness.
How Mefross Products work
Dicyclomine is an anticholinergic medication. It works by relaxing the muscles in the stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thereby relieving cramps, pain, bloating, and discomfort.
Uses of Paracetamol
Paracetamol is used for pain relief, fever and Diabetes insipidus. It is used to relieve pain in conditions like headache, muscle pain, or dental pain.
Paracetamol side effects
Common
Stomach pain, Nausea, Vomiting, Fever, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Headache, Constipation, Itching.
How Mefross Products work
Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and anti-pyretic (fever reducer). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and fever.
Uses of Mefenamic Acid
Mefenamic Acid is used for pain relief. It relieves pain in conditions like period pain, headache, muscle pain, joint pain or dental pain.
Mefenamic Acid side effects
Common
Vomiting, Stomach pain, Nausea1a, Headache, Dizziness, Diarrhea, Drowsiness, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Flatulence, Dyspepsia, Dark colored stool, Hematemesis (vomiting blood), Ringing in ear.
How Mefross Products work
Mefenamic Acid 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).
Patient Concerns about Mefross
Frequently asked questions about Mefross Products
Frequently asked questions about Dicyclomine
Q. Is Dicyclomine safe?
Dicyclomine is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Is Dicyclomine gluten free?
Dicyclomine active drug does not contain gluten. Read the label instruction of the brands your doctor prescribes you, for gluten content
Q. Does Dicyclomine help nausea?
Dicyclomine is not known to relieve nausea. Nausea is a common side effect of Dicyclomine.
Q. Does Dicyclomine help constipation or trigger constipation?
Dicyclomine may cause constipation.
Q. Is Dicyclomine an opiate/steroid/antacid/NSAID/benzodiazepine?
Dicyclomine is not an opiate, steroid, or an antacid. It is neither a NSAID not a benzodiazepine
Q. Is Dicyclomine a muscle relaxer?
Yes, Dicyclomine is a smooth muscle relaxant. It has a direct effect on muscles of the stomach and intestine. It does not relax the skeletal/voluntary muscles
Q. Can I take Dicyclomine for diarrhea?
Dicyclomine has no known effects in treating diarrhea.
Q. Can I take Dicyclomine for menstrual cramps?
Dicyclomine mainly acts on the smooth muscles of the intestine. Hence, it is used to relieve cramps or spasms of the stomach and intestines (gut). It is not known whether it can be used for menstrual cramps
Q. Does Dicyclomine make you drowsy?
Dicyclomine may cause drowsiness and make you feel sleepy
Q. Can I take dicyclomine with Advil (ibuprofen)/ amoxicillin/ Pepto (bismuth subsalicylate)/ tramadol/ Vicodin (acetaminophen and hydrocodone)/ oxycodone/ Tylenol (paracetamol)?
There are no known serious drug interactions between dicyclomine and Advil (ibuprofen)/ amoxicillin/ Pepto (bismuth subsalicylate)/ Tramadol/ Vicodin (acetaminophen and hydrocodone)/ oxycodone/ Tylenol (paracetamol). Dicyclomine is often available in combination with pain killers like paracetamol Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on dicyclomine.
Frequently asked questions about Paracetamol
Q. What if I vomit after taking Paracetamol?
If you vomit in less than 30 minutes after having a dose of Paracetamol tablets or syrup, take the same dose again. If you vomit more than 30 minutes after a dose of tablets or syrup, you do not need to take another dose, until the next normal dose.
Q. When will I feel better after taking Paracetamol?
Usually you will start feeling better after about half an hour of taking Paracetamol.
Q. How often can I take Paracetamol?
You should only take four doses of Paracetamol in 24 hours. There should be a gap of at least 4 hours between two doses. Do not take Paracetamol for more than 3 days without first talking to your doctor.
Q. Does Paracetamol make babies sleepy?
No, Paracetamol does not make babies sleepy. It is a pain relieving medicine which is also used to control high fever.
Q. Is Paracetamol safe for children?
Paracetamol is considered safe for children only when used as directed by the doctor.
Q. Is Paracetamol an antibiotic?
No, Paracetamol is not an antibiotic. It works as a painkiller and as a medicine which brings down high fever.
Q. Can I take Paracetamol and ibuprofen together?
Ibuprofen and Paracetamol are safe medicines, but both should not be used together. Consult your doctor if you are not sure.
Q. How long does Paracetamol take to work?
Paracetamol takes around 30-45 min to start working and show its effects. It is advised to take this medicine for the duration suggested by the doctor. Consult your doctor if you experience any bothersome side effects.
Q. What are the serious side effects of taking excess Paracetamol?
Overdose of Paracetamol may cause severe life-threatening liver injury as a serious side effect. Taking more than the prescribed dose may also cause kidney injury, decreased platelet count and even lead to coma. Early symptoms of an overdose include nausea, vomiting and general tiredness. Immediately consult a doctor or reach an emergency in case of a suspected overdose.
Frequently asked questions about Mefenamic Acid
Q. Is mefenamic acid an antibiotic/ contain codeine?
No. Mefenamic acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to treat mild to moderate pain conditions and fever. It not an antibiotic and does not contain codeine
Q. Is Mefenamic Acid a painkiller?
Yes. Mefenamic Acid is mild to moderate painkiller drug
Q. Is Mefenamic Acid safe?
Mefenamic Acid is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Is Mefenamic Acid good for toothache/ for back pain/ headache?
Yes, Mefenamic Acid can be used to relieve dental pain, back pain and headache
Q. Does Mefenamic Acid stop periods/ stop bleeding?
Mefenamic Acid 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
Q. 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. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be require
Q. Does Mefenamic Acid make you drowsy?
Mefenamic Acid has a rare side effect of causing drowsiness. Always consult your doctor, if you experience such side effects.
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