Mephenesin

Drug #1984

Mephenesin is a centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant used for the symptomatic treatment of painful muscle spasm associated with musculoskeletal conditions. Its clinical usefulness is considered to be limited by its brief duration of action. It is also applied topically, usually with rubefacients.

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Primary Characteristics

Molecular Weight: 182.2 · Non-proprietary name: Mephenesin.

Pharmacokinetics

None recorded.

Indications

Mephenesin is primarily indicated in conditions like Muscle spasm (acute).

Contraindications

Mephenesin is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.

Dosage

Mephenesin's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
2.25 g	2.25 g	Every 24h	PO	Inn divided doses.
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
No data.
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data.

Drug Interactions

1 interaction

Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

Side Effects

Mephenesin is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Blurred vision, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Fever, Light headedness, Nausea and vomiting, Pruritus , Rashes , Urticaria.