Mephenoxalone indications
Bursitis,Tendinitis,Pain and inflammation associated with musculoskeletal and joint disorders,Acute gout,Dysmenorrhoea,Migraine,Postoperative pain,Prophylaxis of postoperative pain,Strains,Tendinitis,Renal colic,Prophylaxis of intra-operative miosis,Post-photorefractive keratectomy pain,Seasonal allergic conjunctivitis,Control of inflammation after argon laser trabeculoplasty,Inflammation and discomfort after strabismus surgery,Pain after accidental trauma,Local symptomatic relief of pain and inflammation,Osteoarthritis.
Mephenoxalone dosage
Oral
Muscle spasms
Adult: 200-400 mg tid.
Mephenoxalone interactions
Not to be given IV to patients who are receiving other NSAIDs or anticoagulants including low dose heparin. Renal function may be worsened when used with ciclosporin or triamterene. Altered absorption when given with sucralfate, colestyramine or colestipol. Ophthalmic application of diclofenac may reduce the efficacy of ophthalmic acetylcholine and carbachol. Increased risk of GI ulceration and bleeding when used with corticosteroids, aspirin or anticoagulants.
Potentially Fatal: Increases blood levels of digoxin, lithium and methotrexate. Potentiate potassium-sparing diuretics.
Food Interaction
Slow absorption of enteric-coated tab when given with food.
Mephenoxalone side effects
Central Nervous System
Drowsiness, ataxia, dizziness, slurred speech, headache, vertigo,weakness, paresthesias, impairment of visual accommodation,euphoria, overstimulation, paradoxical excitement, fast EEG activity.
Gastrointestinal
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
Cardiovascular
Palpitation, tachycardia, various forms of arrhythmia, transient ECGchanges, syncope; also hypotensive crisis (including one fatal case).
Allergic or Idiosyncratic
Allergic or idiosyncratic reactions are usually seen within the period ofthe first to fourth dose in patients having had no previous contact withthe drug. Milder reactions are characterized by an itchy, urticarial, orerythematous maculopapular rash which may be generalized orconfined to the groin. Other reactions have included leukopenia, acutenonthrombocytopenic purpura, petechiae, ecchymoses, eosinophilia,peripheral edema, adenopathy, fever, fixed drug eruption with crossreaction to carisoprodol, and cross sensitivity betweenMeprobamate/mebutamate and Meprobamate/carbromal.
More severe hypersensitivity reactions, rarely reported, includehyperpyrexia, chills, angioneurotic edema, bronchospasm, oliguriaand anuria. Also, anaphylaxis, erythema multiforme, exfoliativedermatitis, stomatitis, proctitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome andbullous dermatitis, including one fatal case of the latter followingadministration of Meprobamate in combination with prednisolone.
In case of allergic or idiosyncratic reactions to Meprobamate,discontinue the drug and initiate appropriate symptomatic therapy,which may include epinephrine, antihistamines, and in severe cases,corticosteroids. In evaluating possible allergic reactions, also considerallergy to excipients.
Hematologic
. Agranulocytosis and aplasticanemia have been reported. These cases rarely were fatal. Rare casesof thrombocytopenic purpura have been reported.
Other
Exacerbation of porphyric symptoms.
Mephenoxalone contraindications
Active peptic ulcer; hypersensitivity to diclofenac or other NSAIDs. Treatment of perioperative pain in CABG surgery. 3rd trimester of pregnancy.
Topical: Not to be applied onto damaged or nonintact skin.
Active ingredient matches for Mephenoxalone:
Mephenoxalone
| Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
| Mephenoxalone 200 mg x 1000's | |
| Mephenoxalone 200 mg x 100 x 10's | |
List of Mephenoxalone substitutes (brand and generic names): | |
| Doflex (Taiwan) | |
| Doflex 25mg Injection (Jagsonpal Pharmaceuticals Ltd) | $ 0.01 |
| Doflex 50mg Injection (Jagsonpal Pharmaceuticals Ltd) | $ 0.01 |
| Doflex 50mg Tablet (Jagsonpal Pharmaceuticals Ltd) | $ 0.01 |
| Doflex NA Gel (Jagsonpal Pharmaceuticals Ltd) | $ 0.18 |
| Dorsiflex (Czech Republic, Slovakia, Taiwan) | |
| Tablet; Oral; Mephenoxalone 200 mg (Ilsan) | |
| Dorsiflex 200 mg x 1000's (Ilsan) | |
| Dorsiflex 200 mg x 2 Blister x 10 Tablet (Ilsan) | |
| Dorsiflex 200 mg x 100 x 10's (Ilsan) | |
| Ekilan | |
| Lenetran | |
| Lenetran TAB | |
| Lenetranat | |
| Losilone (Taiwan) | |
| Losilone 200 mg | |
| Mefno (Taiwan) | |
| Mefno 200 mg | |
| Mefno 200 mg x Blister pk | |
| Melux (Taiwan) | |
| Melux 200 mg x 1000's | |
| Melux 500 mg x 1000's | |
| Mephenoxalone U.C. Pharma (Taiwan) | |
| Meshin (Taiwan) | |
| Meshin 500 mg | |
| Methoxydon E | |
| Moderamin | |
| Monphelone (Taiwan) | |
| Monphelone 500 mg | |
| Mulaxis (Taiwan) | |
| Mulaxis 200 mg x 1's | |
| Mulaxis 200 mg x 1000's | |
| Mulaxis 200 mg x 100 x 10's | |
| Muxalon (Taiwan) | |
| Muxalon 200 mg x 1000's | |
| Ningist (Taiwan) | |
| Ningist 200 mg | |
| Noxalone (Taiwan) | |
| Noxalone 500 mg x 1000's | |
| PWP (Taiwan) | |
| PWP Tab (Taiwan) | |
| PWP Tab 200 mg x 1000's | |
| Riself | |
| Sudorxan (Taiwan) | |
| Sudorxan 200 mg | |
| Suflex (Taiwan) | |
| Suflex 200 mg x 1000's | |
| Surmax (Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Taiwan) | |
| Surmax 500 mg | |
| Transpoise | |
| Trepidone | |
| U-Sulax (Taiwan) | |
| U-Sulax 200 mg | |
| U-Sulax 200 mg x 100 x 10's | |
| Valanas | |
| Xerene | |
| Xerène (France) | |
See 65 substitutes for Mephenoxalone | |
Reviews
The results of a survey conducted on ndrugs.com for Mephenoxalone are given in detail below. The results of the survey conducted are based on the impressions and views of the website users and consumers taking Mephenoxalone. We implore you to kindly base your medical condition or therapeutic choices on the result or test conducted by a physician or licensed medical practitioners.User reports
1 consumer reported useful
Was the Mephenoxalone drug useful in terms of decreasing the symptom or the disease?According to the reports released by ndrugs.com website users, the below mentioned percentages of users say the drug is useful / not useful to them in decreasing their symptoms/disease. The usefulness of the drug depends on many factors, like severity of the disease, perception of symptom, or disease by the patient, brand name used [matters only to a certain extent], other associated conditions of the patient. If the drug is not effective or useful in your case, you need to meet the doctor to get re-evaluated about your symptoms/disease, and he will prescribe an alternative drug.
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Useful | 1 | 100.0% | |
1 consumer reported price estimates
Was the price you paid to purchase the drug reasonable? Did you feel it was expensive?The below mentioned numbers have been reported by ndrugs.com website users about whether the Mephenoxalone drug is expensive or inexpensive. There is a mixed opinion among users. The rating about the cost of the drug depends on factors like which brand drug the patient purchased, how effective it was for the price paid, the country or place the drug is marketed, and the economic condition of the patient. The users who feel the drug is expensive can look for an alternative brand drug or a generic drug to save the cost.
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Not expensive | 1 | 100.0% | |
1 consumer reported time for results
To what extent do I have to use Mephenoxalone before I begin to see changes in my health conditions?As part of the reports released by ndrugs.com website users, it takes 2 weeks and a few days before you notice an improvement in your health conditions.
Please note, it doesn't mean you will start to notice such health improvement in the same time frame as other users. There are many factors to consider, and we implore you to visit your doctor to know how long before you can see improvements in your health while taking Mephenoxalone. To get the time effectiveness of using Mephenoxalone drug by other patients, please click here.
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 weeks | 1 | 100.0% | |
5 consumers reported age
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 16-29 | 2 | 40.0% | |
| 6-15 | 1 | 20.0% | |
| 46-60 | 1 | 20.0% | |
| > 60 | 1 | 20.0% | |
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Information checked by Dr. Sachin Kumar, MD Pharmacology
