Mespas-Plus is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Mespas-Plus is used -
Severe
Common
Is the use of Mespas-Plus safe for pregnant women?
Is the use of Mespas-Plus safe during breastfeeding?
What is the effect of Mespas-Plus on the Kidneys?
What is the effect of Mespas-Plus on the Liver?
What is the effect of Mespas-Plus on the Heart?
Mespas-Plus should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mespas-Plus unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mespas-Plus habit forming or addictive?
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Is it safe?
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Interaction between Food and Mespas-Plus
Interaction between Alcohol and Mespas-Plus
Yes, it is safe to take Mespas-Plus for as long as it is recommended by your doctor. However, it may cause certain side effects in some people like constipation, diarrhea, bloating or gas, ringing in the ears, nervousness, headache, and dizziness. Please talk to your doctor immediately if you suffer from any of these side effects.
Yes, Mespas-Plus is used for the management of fever. Mespas-Plus is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug which has antipyretic or fever-reducing property.
No, Mespas-Plus does not contain aspirin or ibuprofen. Mespas-Plus is the brand name for a compound called mefenamic acid which is used for treating mild to moderate pain. Aspirin and ibuprofen are also NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) like Mespas-Plus.
Mespas-Plus is taken by mouth since it is available in the form of a tablet, suspension, and syrup. It should be ideally taken with food so that it doesn't cause gastric irritation. Mespas-Plus should be taken exactly as prescribed by a doctor. One should not take more or less of it or take it more frequently.
Mespas-Plus is a brand name for mefenamic acid. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug). It is available in the form of a tablet, suspension, and syrup. Mespas-Plus has antipyretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. It is used for the management of mild to moderate pain including menstrual pain.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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