Mel OD 15mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Mel OD 15mg Tablet is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used for the treatment of pain and inflammation in conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. It provides relief from pain, swelling, and redness.
It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
Uses of Mel OD Tablet
Benefits of Mel OD Tablet
In Pain relief
Mel OD 15mg Tablet helps to relieve pain, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect joints and muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It can help relieve pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile arthritis, and osteoarthritis.
Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
Side effects of Mel OD 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 youโre worried about them
Common side effects of Mel OD
- Diarrhea
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Indigestion
- Flu-like symptoms
How to use Mel OD 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. Mel OD 15mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Mel OD 15mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Mel OD 15mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mel OD 15mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Mel OD 15mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Mel OD 15mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Mel OD 15mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Mel OD 15mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Limited information is available on the use of Mel OD 15mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Mel OD 15mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Mel OD 15mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
- It can cause serious complications like stomach bleeding and kidney problems if taken for a long time.
- Mel OD 15mg Tablet can raise your risk of blood clots, heart attack, or a stroke.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Benzothiazine and Thiazole Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
NSAID's- Non-Selective COX 1&2 Inhibitors (enolic acids)
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Name: Zydus Cadila
Address: Zydus Tower, Satellite Cross Roads,Ahmedabad โ 380015 Gujarat, India.
Country of origin: India
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