MEGANAC XT 100MG/325MG/150000IU TAB

Contents

1 Overview
2 Usage
3 Frequently Asked Questions
4 How Do I Take It?
5 Precautions for MEGANAC XT 100MG/325MG/150000IU TAB and its Constituents
6 Symptoms of Overdosage
7 Common Side-Effects
8 Serious Side-Effects
9 Rare Side-Effects
10 Technical Classification
11 Available Alternatives for MEGANAC XT 100MG/325MG/150000IU TAB
- 11.1 What are the commonly available Substitutes?
- 11.2 What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
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Overview

MEGANAC XT 100MG/325MG/150000IU TAB is a Schedule H drug.

MEGANAC XT 100MG/325MG/150000IU TAB is composed of: TRYPSIN CHYMOTRYPSIN (150000.0 IU), PARACETAMOL (325.0 MG), ACECLOFENAC (100.0 MG)

Paracetamol is a pain reliever and a fever reducer. The exact mechanism of action of is not known. Paracetamol is used to treat many conditions such as a headache, muscle aches, arthritis, backache, toothaches, colds, and fevers. It relieves pain in mild arthritis but has no effect on the underlying inflammation and swelling of the joint.

Aceclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with analgesic properties. Aceclofenac potently inhibits the cyclo-oxygenase enzyme (COX) that is involved in the synthesis of prostaglandins, which are inflammatory mediators that cause pain, swelling, inflammation, and fever. It is orally administered for the relief of pain and inflammation in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.

Usage

PARACETAMOL is generally used to treat: Arthritis
PARACETAMOL can address symptoms like: Head Headache, Back Pain, Cold, Fever

ACECLOFENAC is generally used to treat: Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 1month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

MEGANAC XT 100MG/325MG/150000IU TAB is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for MEGANAC XT 100MG/325MG/150000IU TAB and its Constituents

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of asthma, bleeding problems, growths in the nose, heart, kidney or liver disease, liver inflammation, high blood pressure, chickenpox, anxiety, trouble in sleeping, ulcers, stomach problems, stroke, Kawasaki syndrome, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption. It should not be used in children with infections such as flu, chickenpox or viral infections. Avoid large amount of caffeinated beverages while taking this medication. It may reduce platelet counts; avoid injury or bruising.

if the stools in black or blood consult your doctor.
not fully safe to take while pregnant and breastfeeding.
swallow the tablet whole with aglass of water do not crush or chew the tablets.

Symptoms of Overdosage

PARACETAMOL over-dosage can result in: Loss Of Appetite, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Pain, Weakness (generalized), Upper Abdomen Pain, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Eyes Yellow Eyes
ACECLOFENAC over-dosage can result in: Abdomen Pain, Nausea, Head Headache, Dizziness, Drowsiness

Common Side-Effects

ACECLOFENAC : Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Head Headache, Nausea, Vomit, Drowsiness, Dizziness

Serious Side-Effects

ACECLOFENAC : Black (tar) Colored Stools, Bloody Or Red Colored Stools, Wheezing

Rare Side-Effects

PARACETAMOL : Skin Rash, Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling, Body Itching

Technical Classification

PARACETAMOL is categorized as: MISCELLANEOUS ANALGESICS / ANALGESICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS
ACECLOFENAC is categorized as: NONSTEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS / ANALGESICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Available Alternatives for MEGANAC XT 100MG/325MG/150000IU TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?