Painful muscle spasm associated with musculoskeletal conditions
Adult: 1.5-3 g daily in divided doses.
Topical/Cutaneous
Painful muscle spasm associated with musculoskeletal conditions
Adult: Apply with rubefacient 3-4 times daily.
Indications and Dosage
Oral
Painful muscle spasm associated with musculoskeletal conditions Adult: 1.5-3 g daily in divided doses. Topical/Cutaneous Painful muscle spasm associated with musculoskeletal conditions Adult: Apply with rubefacient 3-4 times daily.
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Contraindications
Acute porphyria.
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Special Precautions
May impair ability to drive or operate machinery.
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Adverse Reactions
Lassitude, drowsiness, weakness, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting. Hypersensitivity reactions.
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Overdosage
Overdosage may produce visual disturbances, motor incoordination, hypotonia, hypotension and respiratory paralysis. Treatment is supportive.
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Drug Interactions
Additive CNS effects with CNS depressants e.g. barbiturates, alcohol, opioids.
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Action
Description:
Mechanism of Action: Mephenesin is a centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant. Duration: Short duration of action. |
MIMS Class
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