Manufacturer: Prayas Pharmaceuticals
Salt Composition : Mefenamic Acid(100mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Adhere to the prescribed dose, time, and way while giving Gimef P 100mg Tablet to your child. Give it orally before or after food, preferably at a fixed time. However, prefer giving it after meals as this will prevent the chance of developing an upset stomach. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking this medicine, give the same dose again. Avoid giving more than the recommended dose for fast relief as that may cause unwanted effects in your child.
Your child may exhibit side effects like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, heartburn, and diarrhea after taking this medicine. These side effects are temporary and are likely to subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. In case they persist or become bothersome for your child, do consult your child’s doctor on a priority basis.
Before administering Gimef P 100mg Tablet to your child, do inform the doctor if your child is allergic to any medicine or products, or has a history of any heart problems, birth defects, liver disease, kidney disease, lung disease, or bleeding disorder. This information is critical for dose alteration and helps in planning your child's overall treatment.
Gimef P 100mg Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever, pain, and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Mefenamic acid is rapidly absorbed after oral administration. Mefenamic acid undergoes metabolism by CYP2C9 to 3-hydroxymethyl mefenamic acid, and further oxidation to a 3-carboxymefenamic acid may occur. The activity of these metabolites has not been studied. Mefenamic acid is also glucuronidated directly.
Gimef P 100mg Tablet does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-
Common side effects of Gimef P
Vomiting
Stomach pain
Nausea
Headache
Dizziness
contraindicated in the following patients: Known hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylactic reactions and serious skin reactions) to mefenamic acid or any components of the drug product
Your child’s doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Mefenamic acid is used to relieve mild to moderate pain, including menstrual pain (pain that happens before or during a menstrual period). Mefenamic acid is in a class of medications called NSAIDs. It works by stopping the body's production of a substance that causes pain, fever, and inflammation.
Mefenamic acid may interact with anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), ACE inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, beta-blockers, diuretics, digoxin, lithium, methotrexate, cyclosporine, pemetrexed, and antacids.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Gimef P 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
Do not panic. Unless your doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you may give the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, do not give a double dose and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Maintain a log of your child’s temperature. If you do not see any improvement, contact your child’s doctor for advice.
Keep a track of the dose and the frequency in which you have given this medicine to your child. This will help prevent overdosing.
Practice self-care tips like:
Give plenty of fluids to your child to ensure proper body hydration (water-levels)
Give your child a balanced diet
Encourage your child to have optimum sleep since sick children get tired soon and getting plenty of rest helps them recover faster.
Stop the medicine and consult your child’s doctor in case your child exhibits allergic rash or stomach pain soon after taking this medicine.
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. Gimef P 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. How much Gimef P 100mg Tablet should I give to my child?
Your doctor will prescribe the dose according to your child’s condition and body weight. Stick to the prescribed dosing schedule as that is the best way to ensure the safe and complete recovery of your child.
Q. Can I increase or decrease the dose of Gimef P 100mg Tablet for my child by myself according to the severity of illness?
No, it is not recommended to alter the dose of the medicine without consulting a doctor. While increasing the dose without proper judgment may lead to toxicity, decreasing it may cause recurrence of symptoms. So, for best results, speak to your child’s doctor if you feel a change in dose may be needed.
Q. Can all children be given the same dose of Gimef P 100mg Tablet?
No. Gimef P 100mg Tablet cannot be given to everyone in the same dose. The doctor decides the appropriate dose of Gimef P 100mg Tablet based on the child’s age and body weight. The dose will even change for your child when he/she becomes older. Since the dose changes so unpredictably, you must never give any dose of this medicine to anyone without consulting a doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefit.
Q. When will my child feel better?
You may be required to give Gimef P 100mg Tablet to your child for a few days to weeks, depending upon the severity of the infection. Keep giving this medicine to your child in the dose and frequency advised by the doctor and you’ll notice that the pain or fever will reduce and your child will start feeling better. However, if your child continues to feel unwell even after completion of the full prescribed course of the medicine, consult your child’s doctor as soon as possible.
