Mefkind Forte Strip Of 10 Tablets

Mefkind Forte tablet is a pain relieving medicine. Mefkind Forte is used to relieve pain associated with muscles and joints, headache, migraine, back pain, pain due to sprain, strain and injury, post-operative pain and dental pain. Mefkind Forte tablet contains a combination of two medicines, mefenamic acid and paracetamol.

It works by reducing the formation of certain chemicals that causes the sensation of pain. Mefkind Forte tablet should be taken as suggested by your doctor, do not take more than the recommended dose of this medicine. Take this medicine with food to avoid stomach upset.

Dosage

Overdose

Mefkind Forte tablet overdose may cause lethargy, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting and stomach pain. In case of an overdose, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital. Significant high doses of this medicine can lead to liver damage or liver failure.

Missed a Dose

Do not take a double dose to compensate for the missed one. If you have missed the dose, take the next dose as soon as you remember.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Mefkind Forte tablet works by the combined action of its two ingredients. Mefenamic acid and Paracetamol act by inhibiting the prostaglandin synthesis, a chemical responsible for pain, inflammation and swelling.

Directions for Use

• Take this medicine as directed by your physician.
• Mefkind Forte tablets should be taken preferably with or after food.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take the Mefkind Forte tablet during pregnancy?

Mefkind Forte tablet should not be used in a pregnant woman as it can cause cardiovascular malformations in the growing foetus. It can also delay labour and can increase bleeding tendency in both mother and child if used during labour.

Breast Feeding

Can I take the Mefkind Forte tablet while breastfeeding?

You can take this medicine while breastfeeding as it is usually safe.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed the Mefkind Forte tablet?

Mefkind Forte tablet is not known to affect your driving ability. However, if you experience dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue and visual disturbances avoid driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with the Mefkind Forte Tablet?

There is no direct interaction of the Mefkind Forte tablet with alcohol. However, there is a risk of liver damage in chronic alcoholics and people with liver problems if you are taking this medicine with alcohol.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have a liver or kidney problem.
• You have an ulcer in your stomach or intestine or perforations in the digestive tract.
• You may experience changes in blood count or anemia.
• You are suffering from high blood pressure.
• You have a history of asthma or allergic reactions.
• You have fluid retention in your body (edema).
• You have a heart condition like stroke, heart failure or myocardial infarction.
• Taking more than the daily dose of Mefkind Forte may cause serious liver damage or allergic reactions, especially if you are consuming multiple products containing paracetamol or you consume alcohol too often.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to mefenamic acid, paracetamol, or any of the ingredients of Mefkind Forte tablet.
• If you are suffering from inflammation in the digestive tract.
• If you have or had stomach ulcers.
• If you have asthma or experienced an asthmatic attack due to painkillers.
• Mefkind Forte tablet should not be used in the last trimester of pregnancy.
• Mefkind Forte tablet should not be used for managing pain before, during and after coronary bypass surgery.

Side effects

• Diarrhoea
• Skin rashes
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Ulcers
• Stomach pain
• Indigestion
• Drowsiness

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Certain medicines can affect the way the Mefkind Forte Tablet works or the Mefkind Forte Tablet itself can affect the action of certain medicines when taken together.
• Especially, when taken along with medicines like Metoclopramide, Domperidone, Warfarin, Aspirin, Clopidogrel, steroids and painkillers when taken along can induce stomach or intestinal bleeding.
• Antidiabetic medicine if taken along with the Mefkind Forte can lead to low blood glucose.
• Cholesterol-lowering medicines like Colestyramine should be taken with a minimum gap of 2 hours.
• Medicines used to treat a bacterial infection like Chloramphenicol.
• Mefkind forte tablets should not be taken for 8 to 12 days after taking a medicine called Mifepristone.
• Digoxin used to treat heart failure should not be taken along with the Mefkind Forte tablets.
• Medicines used to lower blood pressure such as water pills, immunomodulator medicines such as Tacrolimus, Ciclosporin and certain antibiotics should be used cautiously.

Storage and disposal

• Store the medicine at room temperature, away from light and moisture.
• Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can Mefkind Forte be taken for stomach ulcers?

No, Mefkind forte is not an anti-ulcer medicine and neither it helps reduce stomach acid formation thus it is not effective for the treatment of ulcer. Always consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Is the Mefkind Forte an antibiotic?

No, it is not an antibiotic medicine. It helps in relieving pain.

Can I have the Mefkind Forte twice a day?

You should take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. The dose of this medicine depends on your underlying condition. Refrain from using too much of this medicine if you do not experience any pain relief.