Mefanamic Acid + Paracetamol Suspension | ITMOL-M

Description

Mefenamic Acid + Paracetamol Suspension is available with the branding “ITMOL-M” and is applied in treating pain, inflammation, migraine headache, menstrual pain, excessive menstrual bleeding, muscle discomfort, toothache, joint pain, postoperative pain, earache, fever, influenza, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. Pain is a symptom that is initiated by the nervous system, leading to unpleasant feelings in the body.

Mefenamic Acid + Paracetamol Suspension consists of two medications, Mefenamic acid and Paracetamol. Mefenamic Acid+paracetamol prevents the action of a chemical messenger called cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzyme that creates other chemicals called prostaglandins. By preventing the action of COX enzymes, less number of prostaglandins are formed. It prevents mild to moderate pain and inflammation at the damaged or injured area.

Uses of Mefenamic Acid + Paracetamol Suspension

• Pain Relief: It is also used to relieve mild to severe pain, such as headaches, dental discomfort, and muscle pain.
• Menstrual Pain Relief: It is often prescribed to alleviate dysmenorrhea, or painful menstrual cramps, to ease discomfort during menstruation.
• Fever Reduction: It may also be effective in reducing fever, making it an appropriate drug to treat feverish diseases caused by certain infections.
• Post-Operative Pain Management: It can be used to alleviate pain after surgery, making it easier for patients to heal.
• Management of Inflammatory Diseases: It can be used to treat inflammation as well as pain from conditions such as arthritis or other inflammatory diseases.

Medical Benefits

• This drug is employed in the management of pain, inflammation, headache (migraine), menstrual pain, excessive menstrual bleeding, muscle ache, toothache, arthralgia, postoperative pain, earache, fever, influenza, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis.
• It inhibits the action of a chemical messenger called cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzyme that synthesises another chemical, prostaglandin.
• Prostaglandins are generated in the areas of injury and lead to pain and inflammation.
• The action of COX enzymes is blocked, and consequently, fewer prostaglandins are formed. This reduces mild to moderate pain and inflammation at the site of injury or damage.

Directions for Use

• Dose to be taken with food to minimise stomach disturbance or as directed by your physician. Adhere to the doctor's directions on dosage and timing of this drug for safety.
• Shake the suspension bottle well before taking it.
• Carefully read the label for directions and take it after meals with a measuring cup/dosing syringe in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.

Storage

• Adhere to thе storagе еndlеssly еndеd оn thе mеdication's packaging.
• Assurе thе mеdication rеmaine out of thе rеach of childrеn and pеts.
• Store thе tablеts at rоom tеmpеraturе.
• Keep thеm away from еxcеssivе hеat, moisturе, and light.
• Rеad thе spеcific storagе guidеlinеs еndlеssly еndеd with thе prеscription or as instructed by thе pharmacist.

Precautions

• It can interact with pain killers (aspirin, ibuprofen, celecoxib, diclofenac, naproxen), anti-gout (probenecid), anticoagulants (warfarin, heparin), anti-rheumatoid (methotrexate), and anti-HIV (zidovudine). Take consultation from a doctor before taking this medicine.
• Avoid alcohol intake during the consumption of this drug, as it may lead to heightened dizziness and stomach bleeding.
• Tell your doctor in case you have peptic ulcers, bleeding diseases, asthma, water retention, gastrointestinal toxicity, rash, kidney toxicity, thrombosis, anaemia, heart failure, liver toxicity, hypertension, platelet aggregation inhibition, or hyperkalemia (elevated potassium levels).
• Taking Mefenamic Acid + Paracetamol Suspension can lead to dizziness. Do not drive or use machines unless you are fully alert.
• Pregnant and lactating women should consult a physician before taking this drug.

Side Effects

• Heartburn
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Indigestion

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I give it for a fever?

Yes, it is usually prescribed to lower a child's fever. Paracetamol lowers the fever, and Mefenamic Acid stops inflammation and pain.

Is it suitable for toothache or teething soreness in children?

Yes, it may be used to ease toothache or gum soreness, particularly during teething, but only if a doctor has prescribed it.

Will it relieve cold and flu symptoms?

It may relieve body pain and fever with cold or flu, but it won't cure the virus. It provides short-term relief.

Is it safe in case of stomach upset or diarrhoea?

No, it can irritate the stomach and exacerbate diarrhoea. Don't use it if the child has stomach upset or loose motions unless the doctor is all right with it.

Can it be given for ear pain?

Yes, it can be given for ear pain if it's caused by infection or inflammation, but the physician has to rule out based on the condition.

Can I give it for a fever after vaccination?

No, Paracetamol alone is commonly administered after vaccination. Mefenamic Acid is only to be administered in case the physician instructs.

Is it safe for children with asthma or respiratory conditions?

Use with caution as Mefenamic Acid occasionally makes breathing more difficult. Always tell the doctor if your child has asthma or any lung condition.