Zopan (250mg) 100 Tablets

Overview

Zopan 250mg Tablets are an oral prescription medicine used for short-term relief of pain and inflammation when a doctor considers mefenamic acid appropriate. The product title indicates a 250mg tablet strength and a pack of 100 tablets. Zopan belongs to the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug group, commonly called NSAIDs, and is typically used for conditions such as mild to moderate pain, menstrual cramps, headache, dental pain, musculoskeletal discomfort and inflammatory pain.

When used correctly, mefenamic acid helps reduce pain signals and inflammatory discomfort. It may be prescribed for period pain, painful menstrual cramps, toothache, headache, muscle pain, joint pain, post-injury pain or other short-term painful conditions. The benefit is symptomatic relief; it does not treat the underlying cause of infection, injury, arthritis progression or gynecological disease.

Benefits

• Helps reduce mild to moderate pain when prescribed
• May help relieve menstrual cramps and dysmenorrhea
• Supports short-term reduction of inflammation-related discomfort
• Can be used for selected headache, dental, muscle or joint pain under medical advice

Key Features

• Mefenamic acid 250mg tablet strength
• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug for pain and inflammation
• Oral tablet dosage form
• Pack size stated as 100 tablets
• Prescription medicine requiring professional guidance

Dosage and How to Use

• How to use: Swallow the tablet with water. Take after food or with milk if advised to reduce stomach irritation. Do not crush or chew unless instructed by a healthcare professional.
• Administration: Oral administration only. Swallow with a full glass of water and avoid lying down immediately if stomach irritation occurs.
• Recommended dose: Use exactly as prescribed on the dispensing label. Do not change the dose, frequency or duration without medical advice.
• Adult dose: As prescribed by the doctor according to the condition, severity of pain and patient risk factors.
• Pediatric use: Use in children or younger adolescents only if specifically prescribed. Do not give to children without medical advice.
• Elderly use: Use with caution in elderly patients because NSAIDs can increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding, kidney problems, fluid retention and cardiovascular events.
• When to take: Take at the times directed by the prescriber, commonly when pain begins or as scheduled for short-term symptom control.
• With food: Preferably after food or with milk to reduce stomach upset, unless the prescriber gives different instructions.
• Maximum daily dose: Do not exceed the maximum dose or duration prescribed by your doctor or printed on the dispensing label.
• Missed dose: If prescribed on a regular schedule and a dose is missed, take it when remembered unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Do not take two doses together.
• Overdose: In case of overdose, seek urgent medical help or contact a poison control or emergency service. Take the medicine pack with you.

Specifications

Side Effects

Common side effects

• Nausea
• Indigestion or heartburn
• Abdominal discomfort
• Diarrhea or constipation
• Dizziness or headache
• Rash or itching

Serious side effects (seek medical help)

• Black or bloody stools
• Vomiting blood or coffee-ground material
• Severe stomach pain
• Chest pain or shortness of breath
• Sudden weakness, speech difficulty or severe headache
• Reduced urination or swelling
• Yellowing of skin or eyes
• Severe skin blistering or peeling

Allergic reaction

Seek emergency medical help if you develop wheezing, facial swelling, hives, severe rash, throat tightness or difficulty breathing.

Safety and Precautions

• NSAIDs may increase the risk of stomach ulceration, bleeding and perforation.
• NSAIDs may increase cardiovascular risk, especially in patients with heart disease or prolonged use.
• Stop use and seek urgent medical help for breathing difficulty, facial swelling, severe rash, black stools or vomiting blood.
• Do not combine with other NSAIDs unless specifically advised by a healthcare professional.
• Tell your doctor if you have asthma, stomach ulcer, gastrointestinal bleeding, kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease or high blood pressure.
• Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration recommended by your prescriber.
• Inform the pharmacist about all prescription medicines, OTC medicines and supplements you use.
• Avoid alcohol or discuss alcohol use with your doctor because it may increase stomach bleeding risk.

When not to use

Known allergy to mefenamic acid or any ingredient in the product | History of aspirin or NSAID-induced asthma, urticaria or allergic reaction | Active or recurrent stomach ulcer or gastrointestinal bleeding | Severe kidney, liver or heart disease unless a specialist decides otherwise | Use around coronary artery bypass graft surgery | Late pregnancy unless a specialist specifically directs use

Special populations

• Pregnancy: Do not use during pregnancy unless a doctor clearly advises it. NSAIDs are generally avoided later in pregnancy because they may harm the unborn baby and affect labor or fetal circulation.
• Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor before use while breastfeeding. The suitability depends on maternal need, infant factors and the prescriber’s assessment.
• Fertility: NSAIDs may temporarily affect ovulation in some patients. Discuss use with a doctor if you are trying to conceive or undergoing fertility evaluation.
• Liver: Use cautiously in patients with liver disease. Stop and seek medical advice for yellowing of skin or eyes, dark urine or severe fatigue.
• Kidney: Use cautiously in kidney disease, dehydration, elderly patients or those taking diuretics, ACE inhibitors or ARBs. NSAIDs can worsen kidney function.
• Heart: NSAIDs may increase blood pressure, fluid retention and cardiovascular risk. Patients with heart disease, stroke risk or uncontrolled hypertension should use only under medical supervision.
• Driving: May cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how the medicine affects you.
• Alcohol: Avoid or limit alcohol because it may increase the risk of stomach irritation, ulceration and bleeding with NSAIDs.

Interactions

Drugs:

• Other NSAIDs, including ibuprofen, diclofenac, naproxen and aspirin used for pain
• Blood thinners such as warfarin and other anticoagulants
• Antiplatelet medicines
• Corticosteroids
• SSRIs and other medicines that may increase bleeding risk
• ACE inhibitors, ARBs and diuretics
• Lithium
• Methotrexate
• Cyclosporine or tacrolimus

Food:

• Taking with food or milk may reduce stomach irritation. Ask a pharmacist before using antacids or alcohol with this medicine.

Conditions:

• Peptic ulcer disease or gastrointestinal bleeding
• Asthma sensitive to aspirin or NSAIDs
• Kidney impairment
• Liver impairment
• Heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke risk or fluid retention
• Bleeding disorders
• Inflammatory bowel disease

Storage and Disposal

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, moisture and heat. Keep in the original packaging.
• Store below 30°C unless the product packaging states otherwise.
• Keep out of reach and sight of children and pets.
• Do not use expired or damaged tablets. Ask a pharmacist how to dispose of unused medicine safely.

Disclaimer

This information is for general pharmacy and e-commerce education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Use only as prescribed or directed by a qualified healthcare professional. Always read the label and patient leaflet before use.