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Medicine Details

Kroton MF 80mg/250mg Tablet

Manufacturer: Kanraxy Pharma

Salt Composition: Drotaverine (80mg) + Mefenamic Acid (250mg)

Medicine Type: allopathy

Introduction: In Treatment of Abdominal pain Kroton MF 80mg/250mg 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 Kroton MF 80mg/250mg Tablet as prescribed by the doctor. Eventually, it will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Benefits: 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. Kroton MF 80mg/250mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Description: Kroton MF 80mg/250mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of abdominal pain. It works effectively to reduce abdominal pain, bloating, discomfort and cramps by relaxing the muscles of the stomach and gut. It also blocks certain chemical messengers that cause pain and discomfort. Kroton MF 80mg/250mg Tablet is taken with food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. The most common side effects are diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, dryness in mouth, loss of appetite, feeling thirsty, and heartburn. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may also cause dizziness and drowsiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your dizziness. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

How to Use: Kroton MF 80mg/250mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Drotaverine and Mefenamic Acid, which relieves abdominal pain and cramps. Drotaverine is an anti-spasmodic medicine which relieves contractions (spasms) associated with smooth muscles in the abdomen. Mefenamic Acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause abdominal pain and inflammation (swelling).

Safety Advice: - Alcohol : UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Kroton MF 80mg/250mg Tablet. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Kroton MF 80mg/250mg 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 : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Kroton MF 80mg/250mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Driving : UNSAFE - Kroton MF 80mg/250mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. As Kroton MF 80mg/250mg Tablet may cause vertigo. - Kidney : CAUTION - Kroton MF 80mg/250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Kroton MF 80mg/250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Kroton MF 80mg/250mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. - Liver : CAUTION - Kroton MF 80mg/250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Kroton MF 80mg/250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If Missed: If you miss a dose of Kroton MF 80mg/250mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Packaging: Strip

Packaging Type:

Primary Use: Treatment of Abdominal pain

Side Effects: Vomiting | Diarrhea | Dryness in mouth | Heartburn | Vertigo | Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) | Hypotension (low blood pressure) | Fast heart rate | Sweating | Constipation | Increased liver enzymes | Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils) | Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes) | Low blood platelets | Purpura | Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood) | Breathlessness | Ringing in ear | Abdominal pain | Flatulence | Indigestion | Stomach inflammation | Confusion | Depression

Alcohol Interaction: UNSAFE

Pregnancy Interaction:

Lactation Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Driving Interaction:

Kidney Interaction: CAUTION

Liver Interaction: CAUTION