MEFMIC 250mg Tablet 1000s

Frequently asked questions

• Onset of action

  The effect of this medicine can be observed within 20-30 minutes of administration.

• Duration of Effect

  The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 4-6 hours.

• Safe with Alchohol?

  Avoid or limit the uptake of alcohol while using this medicine. Contact your doctor immediately if blood is observed in the stool, cough, or vomit.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Usage in pregnancy?

  This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless potential benefits outweigh the risks associated. Contact your doctor before using this medicine. It should not be used during the third trimester of pregnancy.

• Usage while breast-feeding?

  Use of this medicine in breastfeeding women is not recommended as the amount passing through the milk and its effect on the infant is unknown. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative in such cases.

• Allergy

  This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known history of allergy to MEFMIC 250mg Tablet 1000s or other medicines of the NSAID class.

• Other allergic conditions

  This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a allergic condition like asthma, urticaria, or any other allergic condition.

• Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG)

  This medicine is not recommended for use if you have undergone coronary artery bypass surgery recently.

• Pregnancy

  This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless potential benefits outweigh the risks associated. Contact your doctor before using this medicine. It should not be used during the third trimester of pregnancy.

• Breast-feeding

  Use of this medicine in breastfeeding women is not recommended as the amount passing through the milk and its effect on the infant is unknown. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative in such cases.

• Other medicines

  Report the use of all other medicines including supplement and herbs to the doctor before receiving this medicine. Any possible interaction with these medicines should be ruled out before starting the treatment with MEFMIC 250mg Tablet 1000s

• Effect on heart

  Use of this medicine for a long duration may cause fluid retention and heart failure. It should be administered with caution in patients suffering from a disease of the heart or blood vessels or patients exposed to the risk factors.

• Asthma

  Use of this medicine can cause an acute attack of asthma to occur especially in patients with a history of aspirin sensitivity. It should be used with extreme caution in such cases.

• Peptic ulcer

  This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from peptic ulcer or other diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

• Allergic skin reaction

  Use of this medicine can cause a series of allergic skin reaction (Stevens-Johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis). It should be stopped immediately if signs of a skin allergy are observed.

Take MEFMIC 250mg Tablet 1000s as instructed by the doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. The dosage and the duration of use of this medicine should be kept as low as possible. This medicine should be taken with food. An adequate amount of water should be consumed while taking this medicine.

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