Mefkind DS Mango & Honey Flavour Suspension 60ml

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Key Information

Generic Name

Generic Name Mefenamic Acid 100 mg+Paracetamol 250 mg

Manufacturer

Mankind Pharma Pvt Ltd

Country of Origin

India

Detailed Information

Introduction

INTRODUCTION ABOUT MEFKIND DS SUSPENSIONMEFKIND DS SUSPENSION is a combination of Mefenamic acid and Paracetamol, which belongs to a group of medicines called Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) and Analgesics and Antipyretics. It is indicated for the management of fever in children. It is also used for the management of mild to moderate pain such as headache, toothache, joint or muscle pain, and period pain. MEFKIND DS SUSPENSION is not recommended for use in patients with asthma or aspirin-sensitive asthma, severe liver, kidney, or heart disease. Contact your doctor before taking. MEFKIND DS SUSPENSION is generally not recommended for use in pregnant women. Contact your doctor before taking. MEFKIND DS SUSPENSION is generally not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it may pass through the breast milk. Contact your doctor before taking it. MEFKIND DS SUSPENSION is not recommended for use in children under 6 months of age. Contact your doctor before taking. MEFKIND DS SUSPENSION should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years or above). Contact your doctor before taking. The most common

Uses

OF MEFKIND DS SUSPENSIONIt is used to manage: fever mild to moderate pain (headache, toothache, joint or muscle pains, and period pains)

How It Works

MEFKIND DS SUSPENSION helps to relieve fever and pain, where paracetamol acts on the hypothalamus (heat regulating center) of the brain, resulting in peripheral vasodilation, sweating, and loss of body heat, and it also increases the pain threshold by inhibiting COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes, and mefenamic acid works by inhibiting COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes, which are involved in prostaglandin synthesis (responsible for pain and inflammation).

Directions for Use

Take this medicine as advised by your doctor. Shake well before use. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition.

Side Effects

this medicine are skin rash, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, constipation, indigestion, flatulence, anorexia, dry mouth, heartburn, peptic ulcers, perforation or GI bleeding, and ulcerative stomatitis. Contact your doctor if any of the side effects worsen. USES OF MEFKIND DS SUSPENSIONIt is used to manage: fever mild to moderate pain (headache, toothache, joint or muscle pains, and period pains) HOW MEFKIND DS SUSPENSION WORKSMEFKIND DS SUSPENSION helps to relieve fever and pain, where paracetamol acts on the hypothalamus (heat regulating center) of the brain, resulting in peripheral vasodilation, sweating, and loss of body heat, and it also increases the pain threshold by inhibiting COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes, and mefenamic acid works by inhibiting COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes, which are involved in prostaglandin synthesis (responsible for pain and inflammation). DIRECTIONS FOR USETake this medicine as advised by your doctor. Shake well before use. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF MEFKIND DS SUSPENSIONCOMMON skin rash nausea, vomiting abdominal pain diarrhea constipation indigestion flatulence anorexia dry mouth heartburn peptic ulcers perforation or GI bleeding ulcerative stomatitis UNCOMMON gastritis RAREStop taking MEFKIND DS SUSPENSION and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: allergic reactions such as skin rashes, redness, hives, boils, severe itching, flaking skin, and swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat causing sudden wheezing, fluttering, tightness of the chest or collapse, or difficulty breathing or swallowing patchy rashes and peeling of skin with blistering of the mouth, eyes, and genitals thrombocytopenic purpura yellowing of your skin or eyes, pale faeces, and dark urine severe pain in the abdomen and back with fever, loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting passing blood in stools or black tarry stools vomiting blood or dark particles like coffee ground fever, sore throat, and mouth ulcers due to infections unusual bruising or bleeding, for example nosebleeds, pinpoint red spots on the skin, and rashes on the skin and mouth tiredness, shortness of breath, and paleness of skin caused by anemia seizures headache, nausea, vomiting, tiredness, muscle cramps (low sodium levels) sudden headache, fever, stiff neck, sensitivity to bright light, drowsiness, and muscle pain, with or without a rash fever, rash, nausea, aches and pains, passing more or less urine than usual, passing red urine or passing urine at night due to changes in kidneys sudden loss of vision or colour vision, blurring of vision, eye pain low body temperature, feeling cold with pale-looking skin (in children)

Warnings & Precautions

& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYContraindicatedMEFKIND DS SUSPENSION is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Contact your doctor before taking. BREASTFEEDINGContraindicatedMEFKIND DS SUSPENSION is generally not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it may pass through the breast milk. Consult your doctor before taking it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESUse with CautionDo not drive or operate any machines if you feel dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, and visual disturbances after taking MEFKIND DS SUSPENSION. ALCOHOLContraindicatedAvoid consumption of alcohol while taking MEFKIND DS SUSPENSION, as it increases the risk of liver injury and stomach bleeding. KIDNEYContraindicatedMEFKIND DS SUSPENSION is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney disease. Contact your doctor before taking. LIVERContraindicatedMEFKIND DS SUSPENSION is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver disease. Contact your doctor before taking. ALLERGYContraindicatedDo not take MEFKIND DS SUSPENSION if you are allergic to mefenamic acid, paracetamol, sucrose, or other NSAIDs such as aspirin, ibuprofen, celecoxib, or any other ingredients of this medicine. LUNGSContraindicatedMEFKIND DS SUSPENSION is not recommended for use in patients with lung diseases such as asthma, sinusitis with or without nasal polyps (aspirin triad), or aspirin-sensitive asthma. Contact your doctor before taking. HEART DISEASEContraindicatedMEFKIND DS SUSPENSION is not recommended for use in patients with severe heart disease or hypertension. Contact your doctor before taking. USE IN PEDIATRICSConsult your doctorMEFKIND DS SUSPENSION is not recommended for use in children under 6 months of age. Your doctor will prescribe the right dose depending on your child’s age, body weight, and disease condition. Contact your doctor before taking. USE IN GERIATRICSUse with CautionMEFKIND DS SUSPENSION should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years or above). Contact your doctor before taking. OTHERSMEFKIND DS SUSPENSION is not recommended for use if you: have peptic ulcer, bleeding in the stomach, severe gastritis, active ulceration/bleeding, or chronic inflammation of the upper or lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract have inflammatory bowel disease (Ex. ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease) have obstructive uropathy had coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery Before taking MEFKIND DS SUSPENSION, inform your doctor if you have: hyperthyroidism closed-angle glaucoma fluid retention or edema poor general health previous anaphylactic reactions to NSAIDs anemia intolerance to fructose or other sugars bleeding disorder major operation connective tissue disorder (Ex. Systemic Lupus Erythematous) epilepsy dehydration diabetes high cholesterol levels smoking history

Drug Interactions

SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Inform your physician if you are taking any of the following medicine: cholestyramine (medicines used to decrease high cholesterol levels) metoclopramide and domperidone (medicine used to manage nausea and vomiting) medicines used to thin the blood (Ex. warfarin, aspirin, clopidogrel) medicine used to manage seizures (Ex. phenytoin, phenobarbitone) isoniazid (medicines used for tuberculosis) medicine used for high blood pressure or heart diseases (captopril, atenolol, ramipril, valsartan, chlorothiazide, chlorthalidone, sotalol, diltiazem) ibuprofen, ketoprofen, diclofenac, celecoxib (medicine used to manage pain) lithium (medicine used to manage depression and mania) medicines used for heartburn or indigestion (Ex. magnesium hydroxide) medicine used to manage bacterial infections (Ex. chloramphenicol, aminoglycosides like amikacin, tobramycin, gentamicin, and quinolone antibiotics like ciprofloxacin) digoxin (medicine used for heart failure) medicines suppress the immune system (Ex. cyclosporine, tacrolimus, methotrexate) medicines used to manage diabetes mellitus (Ex. glimepiride, metformin, glipizide, glibenclamide) antiplatelet like low-dose aspirin (medicine used to manage platelet aggregation) corticosteroids (medicines used to manage arthritis and inflammation) mifepristone (medicines used to terminate pregnancy) zidovudine (medicine used for HIV infection, AIDS) oral contraceptives (medicines used to manage pregnancy) medicines used to manage depression (Ex. paroxetine) medicines used for anxiety and depression (Ex. amitriptyline) barbiturates (used for insomnia) probenecid (medicines used to manage gout) propantheline (medicines used to manage ulcers) narcotic analgesics (medicines sued to manage severe pain) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally took too much of this medicine, consult your doctor immediately. Symptoms of overdose are severe stomach pain, coffee ground-like vomit, dark stool, ringing in the ears, change in amount of urine, unusually fast or slow heartbeat, muscle weakness, slow or shallow breathing, confusion, and severe headache. SYNOPSIS Drug : Mefenamic acid, Paracetamol Pharmacological Category : Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs, Analgesics, and Antipyretics Therapeutic Indication : Fever and Pain Dosage Forms : Tablet, Syrup, Suspension, Oral suspension MORE INFORMATIONSTORAGE Keep out of reach of children Store MEFKIND DS SUSPENSION below 30°C

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions and answers about Mefkind DS Mango & Honey Flavour Suspension 60ml.

Q

Does MEFKIND DS SUSPENSION cause gastritis?

A

Yes. MEFKIND DS SUSPENSION may cause gastritis, bleeding in the stomach or intestine. Contact your doctor before taking.

Q

Does MEFKIND DS SUSPENSION cause jaundice?

A

Yes. MEFKIND DS SUSPENSION may cause jaundice. Contact your doctor if you experience unusual symptoms such as yellowish discolouration of skin and whites of the eye, dark urine, and pale stools.

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Can I use MEFKIND DS SUSPENSION in children?

A

Yes. MEFKIND DS SUSPENSION is used in children above 6 months of age. Contact your doctor before taking the medicine.

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Does MEFKIND DS SUSPENSION cause breathlessness?

A

Yes. MEFKIND DS SUSPENSION may cause breathlessness. Stop taking MEFKIND DS SUSPENSION and consult your doctor immediately if you experience unusual symptoms such as difficulty breathing and chest pain.

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Can I drink alcohol while using MEFKIND DS SUSPENSION?

A

No. Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking MEFKIND DS SUSPENSION, as it increases the risk of liver injury and stomach bleeding.

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What is MEFKIND DS SUSPENSION used for?

A

MEFKIND DS SUSPENSION is indicated for the management of fever in children. It is also used for the management of mild to moderate pain such as headache, toothache, joint or muscle pain, and period pain.

Q

How does MEFKIND DS SUSPENSION work?

A

MEFKIND DS SUSPENSION helps to relieve fever and pain, where paracetamol acts on the hypothalamus (heat-regulating center) of the brain, resulting in peripheral vasodilation, sweating, and loss of body heat, and it also increases the pain threshold by inhibiting COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes, and mefenamic acid works by inhibiting COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes, which are involved in prostaglandin synthesis (responsible for pain and inflammation).

Q

Who should avoid taking MEFKIND DS SUSPENSION?

A

MEFKIND DS SUSPENSION is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney disease, severe liver disease, allergies to Mefenamic acid, Paracetamol, or sucrose, or to other NSAIDs such as aspirin, ibuprofen, celecoxib, lung diseases such as asthma, sinusitis with or without nasal polyps (aspirin triad) or aspirin-sensitive asthma, severe heart disease or hypertension, peptic ulcer, bleeding in the stomach or severe gastritis, active ulceration/bleeding, or chronic inflammation of the upper or lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract, inflammatory bowel disease (Ex. ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease), obstructive uropathy, or had coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. Contact your doctor before taking.

Q

What precautions must be taken while using MEFKIND DS SUSPENSION?

A

Before taking MEFKIND DS SUSPENSION, inform your doctor if you have hyperthyroidism, closed-angle glaucoma, fluid retention or edema, poor general health, previous anaphylactoid reactions to NSAIDs, anemia, intolerance to fructose or other sugars, bleeding disorder, major operation, connective tissue disorder (Ex. Systemic Lupus Erythematous, epilepsy, dehydration, diabetes, high cholesterol levels, smoking history)

Q

Is MEFKIND DS SUSPENSION safe for pregnant women?

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MEFKIND DS SUSPENSION is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Contact your doctor before taking.

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Last Updated

12 Aug 2024

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