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Antimef Tablet


Product introduction

Antimef Tablet is used to treat abdominal pain. It works effectively to reduce abdominal pain, bloating, and cramps by relaxing the muscles of the stomach and gut. It blocks certain chemical messengers that cause pain, inflammation and fever. It also helps in easy passage of gas.

Antimef Tablet is a combination of anticholinergic-antispasmodic, antifoaming agent, and NSAIDs-nonselective COX 1&2 Inhibitor (fenamate).

Uses of Antimef Tablet

Benefits of Antimef Tablet

In Abdominal pain

Antimef Tablet effectively relieves sudden muscle spasms or contractions in the stomach and intestine (gut), thereby relaxing the muscles and improving movement of food. It also blocks chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain sensation. This helps to treat abdominal pain (or stomach pain) as well as cramps, bloating and discomfort. Take Antimef Tablet as prescribed to get maximum benefit. Eventually, it will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a more active and better quality of life.

Side effects of Antimef Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Antimef

  • Nausea
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Diarrhea
  • Upset stomach
  • Dizziness
  • Blurred vision
  • Sleepiness
  • Weakness
  • Nervousness

How to use Antimef Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Antimef Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Antimef Tablet works

Antimef Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Dicyclomine, Mefenamic Acid and Simethicone. Dicyclomine is an antispasmodic which works by relaxing the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thereby relieving cramps and pain. Mefenamic Acid is a non-steroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) which. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). Simethicone is an antifoaming medicine which disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Antimef Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Antimef Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Antimef Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Antimef Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Antimef Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Antimef Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Antimef Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Antimef Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • You have been prescribed Antimef Tablet to relieve abdominal pain, cramps, and bloating.
  • If you get diarrhea while taking this medicine, consult your doctor immediately.
  • Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
  • If you develop any new symptoms, or if your symptoms get worse, make an appointment to see your doctor for further advice.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL

Patient concerns

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Actually i am surffering from kidney stone and because kidney stone i am suffering from stomache and also i am having pain in bladder
Dr. Sunil Sekhri
Diabetology
Kidney stone cause sever abdominal pain. consult a Surgeon
In varicocele there are continues abdominal pain and hazy stomach and nausea filling are observed or not and also suggest treatment for varicocele
Dr. Praveen Pushkar
Urology
Treatment of varicocele is surgeryThere is no nausea or abdominal pain
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References

  1. Kruidering-Hall K, Campbell L. Skeletal Muscle Relaxants. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ (Editors). Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 451-468.
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  3. Sharkey KA, MacNaughton WK. Gastrointestinal Motility and Water Flux, Emesis, and Biliary and Pancreatic Disease. In: Brunton LL, Hilal-Dandan R, Knollmann BC (Editors). Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 13th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education; 2018. pp. 922-944.

Marketer details

Name: Sanbury Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: DG-II/53CVIKAS PURI NEW DELHI DL 110018 IN
Country of origin: India

MRP
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10.0 tablets in 1 strip
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