MEFETT-SPAS TAB

MEFETT-SPAS Tablets 

Brand: MEFETT-SPAS
Manufacturer shown: Accott Healthcare
Dosage form: Uncoated tablet
Pack: 10 × 10 tablets

The product shown is the mefenamic acid + dicyclomine combination. The standard tablet strength is Mefenamic Acid 250 mg + Dicyclomine Hydrochloride 10 mg per tablet. (Rwanda FDA)

IngredientStrength per tabletMain functionMefenamic Acid IP/BP250 mgNSAID; relieves pain and inflammationDicyclomine Hydrochloride IP10 mgAntispasmodic; relaxes intestinal/abdominal smooth muscleExcipientsq.s.Tablet formation and stability

1. Mefenamic Acid — 250 mg

• A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) of the fenamate group.

• Inhibits cyclooxygenase enzymes and reduces prostaglandin production.

• Provides pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects.

• Particularly useful for menstrual cramps and colicky abdominal pain. (Rwanda FDA)

2. Dicyclomine Hydrochloride — 10 mg

• An antispasmodic/anticholinergic (antimuscarinic) medicine.

• Relaxes smooth muscle in the gastrointestinal tract.

• Helps reduce cramping, spasms and abdominal colicky pain. (Torque Pharma)

Why they are combined

The two ingredients address pain in different ways:

Mefenamic acid → reduces pain/inflammation
Dicyclomine → relaxes muscle spasms/cramps

Therefore, this combination is commonly used for menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea), abdominal cramps and intestinal/colicky pain. (Rwanda FDA)

Important precautions

• Mefenamic acid can cause gastric irritation, ulceration or gastrointestinal bleeding, particularly with prolonged use or in people at higher risk.

• Taking it with or after food may reduce stomach irritation. (Blue Cross Laboratories)

• Dicyclomine can cause dry mouth, dizziness, blurred vision, constipation and sometimes drowsiness.

• Avoid combining it with other NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, diclofenac, naproxen or nimesulide unless specifically advised.

• Tell your doctor about kidney disease, stomach ulcers/bleeding, asthma triggered by NSAIDs, glaucoma, urinary-retention problems, or pregnancy.

Final composition

MEFETT-SPAS = Mefenamic Acid 250 mg + Dicyclomine Hydrochloride 10 mg + excipients q.s. per tablet. (Rwanda FDA)

The exact Accott-specific excipient list cannot be confirmed from the front of the package shown.