Mefudic Tablet

Written By Dr. Betina Chandolia, MDS, BDS

Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:10 AM (IST)

Mefudic Tablet is a combination of medicines that is used to treat diarrhea and dysentery. It treats the infection by preventing the growth of microorganisms. It also relieves symptoms such as cramps, pain, bloating, and stomach discomfort.

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10 tablets

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General Information

Contains

Furazolidone (50mg)+ Metronidazole (200mg)+ Dicyclomine (10mg)

Marketer

Smart Laboratories Pvt Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Mefudic Tablet is a prescription medicine. It should be taken with or without food, but it must be taken at a fixed time to ensure better efficacy. Do not consume more than the recommended dose, as this may have harmful effects on your body. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. The treatment must be completed even if you feel better.

This medicine may lead to some side effects such as nausea, headaches, metallic taste, dryness of mouth, etc. To overcome any such side effects, it is advised to eat a healthy balanced diet and drink plenty of fluid. If any of the side effects get aggravated, contact your doctor immediately. If you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.), you must consult your doctor immediately.

Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any problems with your liver or kidneys. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with their doctor before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine. It usually does not impair your ability to drive, but you should not drive if it makes you feel sleepy or dizzy.

Uses of Mefudic Tablet

Benefits of Mefudic Tablet

Diarrhea
Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements or loose watery bowel movements. It can most commonly occur due to an infection of the digestive tract. Mefudic Tablet helps to treat diarrhea that is caused due to bacteria or parasitic worm infections. This medicine can relieve frequent loose motions and also help you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it and you should drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

Dysentery
Dysentery or amoebic dysentery is a parasitic infection of the intestines that occurs mostly due to intake of contaminated food or water. The symptoms include loose stools (diarrhea), stomach cramps and stomach pain. Mefudic Tablet helps to treat this infection by killing the infection causing parasites. It relieves these symptoms and also helps you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it and you should drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

Side effects of Mefudic 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 Mefudic

Nausea
Metallic taste
Dryness in mouth
Sleepiness
Weakness
Dizziness
Headache
Blurred vision
Nervousness
Dark colored urine

How to use Mefudic 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. Mefudic Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Mefudic Tablet works

Mefudic Tablet is a combination of three medicines: furazolidone, metronidazole and dicyclomine which treats diarrhea. Furazolidone and metronidazole are antibiotics which works by stopping the growth of bacteria and other diarrhea causing microorganisms. Dicyclomine is an anticholinergic which works by relaxing the muscles in the stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms). By doing this, it relieves cramps, pain, bloating, and discomfort.

All substitutes for Mefudic Tablet

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
It may cause dizziness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Mefudic Tablet affects you.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
It is advisable to stay hydrated and drink plenty of water to overcome medicine side effects.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Consuming alcohol while taking Mefudic Tablet may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Mefudic Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Mefudic Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Mefudic Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Mefudic Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Mefudic Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Mefudic Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Mefudic Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Related lab tests

Stool Examination R/M

References

Patient concerns

Diarrhea and dysentery last 15 days I had taken levofoxcin+ornidazol bd for 5 days along refaximin 400 tab bd for 5 day but it is start again

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Diabetology

Get a colonoscopy done for chronic Diarrhea

For diarrhea which antibiotic is good for kids and for dysentery which antibiotic is good for kids?

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

There are many underlying causes of Patient?s symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Final and perfect diagnosis cannot be done without doing clinical examination of patient. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine patient in detail. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will give opinion and prescribe you treatment. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary. Patient may need antibiotics and/or other prescription drugs. It is mandatory for the customer to have a prescription for the prescription medicines he/she is procuring. Valid prescription cannot be given without diagnosis and clinical examination. Advice given without doing clinical examination can be imperfect or some time harmful to patient.

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Marketer details

Name: Smart Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Address: 1004, Brooklyn Tower, Nr. YMCA Club S.G Highway, Ahmedabad - 380051 Gujarat, (INDIA)

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Mefudic Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Mefudic Tablet

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Mefudic Tablet

Benefits of Mefudic Tablet

Side effects of Mefudic Tablet

How to use Mefudic Tablet

How Mefudic Tablet works

All substitutes for Mefudic Tablet

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Diastop MF Tablet

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Mfd Care 50mg/200mg/10mg Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Related lab tests

Stool Examination R/M

References

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