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About Meftal Forte Cream

Meftal Forte Cream is a pain reliever which is primarily used for pain relief. It is a combination medicine used to relieve minor joint or muscle pain. Musculoskeletal pain refers to pain in the muscles, ligaments, bones, tendons, and nerves. This pain occurs in just one area of the body, like your back. You can also have it all over your body if you have a widespread situation like fibromyalgia (extreme muscle pain).

Meftal Forte Cream is a combination drug containing camphor, menthol, and methyl salicylate. Camphor is a mild pain reliever which gives relieves the pain. Methyl salicylate and Menthol are topical analgesics (applied directly to relieve pain). They work initially by cooling the skin, followed by warming it up. This action helps in improving blood circulation and provides relief from pain.

Take Meftal Forte Cream as instructed by your doctor. You may experience rashes, redness, itching, and skin irritation. Most of these side effects of Meftal Forte Cream do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Meftal Forte Cream is for external use only. Never encourage self-medication or suggest your medicine to someone else. Before taking Meftal Forte Cream inform your doctor if you have any allergy to Meftal Forte Cream. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or are allergic to this medicine or taking any other medication. Do not use Meftal Forte Cream topical on a baby or young child without a doctor's recommendation. Do not put Meftal Forte Cream on the injured skin.

Uses of Meftal Forte Cream

Pain relief

Medicinal Benefits

Meftal Forte Cream is a pain reliever which is primarily used for pain relief. It is a combination of medicine used to relieve minor joint or muscle pain. Meftal Forte Cream containing three medicines including camphor, menthol, and methyl salicylate. Camphor is a mild pain reliever which gives relieves the pain. Methyl salicylate and Menthol are topical analgesics (applied directly to relieve pain). They work initially by cooling the skin, followed by warming it up. This action helps in improving blood circulation and provides relief from pain.

Directions for Use

Meftal Forte Cream is for topical use (use on the skin surface) only. Meftal Forte Cream should be applied to the affected area with clean cotton wool or gauze swab. Before applying Meftal Forte Cream wash your hands with soap and water and then gently rub the gel on the skin (affected area). Avoid taking shower for at least 1 hour after or 30 minutes before the application. Do not apply Meftal Forte Cream to open wounds, external heat, or occlusive dressings to the treated joints. Avoid contact of Meftal Forte Cream with eyes and mucous membranes.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Meftal Forte Cream

  • Rashes

  • Redness

  • Itching

  • Skin irritation

Drug Warnings

Meftal Forte Cream is for external use only. Never encourage self-medication or suggest your medicine to someone else.  This Meftal Forte Cream may cause harm if swallowed. Call a doctor or poison control centre immediately. Avoid using a heating pad or other heating devices on the cured area. Do not use it before or after a bath, shower, or heavy exercise. If signs get worse or last more than 7 days, inform the doctor. Before taking Meftal Forte Cream inform your doctor if you have any type of allergy with Meftal Forte Cream. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or are allergic to this medicine or taking any other medication. Do not use Meftal Forte Cream topical on a baby or young child without a doctor's recommendation. Do not put Meftal Forte Cream on the injured skin.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Meftal Forte Cream may interact with a blood thinner (anisindione, dicumarol, warfarin).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ANISINDIONE
  • DICUMAROL
  • WARFARIN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid using a heating pad or other heating devices on the cured area.

  • Do not use it before or after a bath, shower, or heavy exercise.

  • Do not go for heavy exercise as it may increase your joint pain in arthritis. Instead, you can do stretching and low-impact aerobic exercises like walking on a treadmill, bike riding, and swimming. You can also strengthen your muscle strength by lifting light weights.

  • In the chronic conditions of arthritis or joint pain, try to include fish like salmon, trout, tuna, and sardines. These fishes are enriched with omega-3 fatty acids with a minimum level of chemicals called cytokines, which ramp up inflammation.

  • Your sitting posture is important, especially when have pain and inflammation condition. Try to sit as little as possible, and only for short time (10-15 min). Use back support like a rolled-up towel at the back of your curve to minimize pain. Keep your knees and hips at a right angle. Besides this, you can use a footrest if required.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Musculoskeletal pain: It refers to pain in the muscles, ligaments and tendons. This pain occurs in just one area of the body, like your back. You can also have it all over your body if you have a widespread situation like fibromyalgia (extreme muscle pain). The pain can vary from mild to severe sufficient to affect your day-to-day life. It may start unexpectedly and be short-lived, which is known as acute pain. Pain that lasts for more than 3 to 6 months is known as chronic pain.

Joint pain: Pain or inflammation occurs in any part of the joint. Joint pain can be minor, causing pain only after certain activities, or it can be severe, making even limited movement, mainly bearing weight, extremely painful.

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About Meftal Forte Cream

Meftal Forte Cream is a pain reliever which is primarily used for pain relief. It is a combination medicine used to relieve minor joint or muscle pain. Musculoskeletal pain refers to pain in the muscles, ligaments, bones, tendons, and nerves. This pain occurs in just one area of the body, like your back. You can also have it all over your body if you have a widespread situation like fibromyalgia (extreme muscle pain).

Meftal Forte Cream is a combination drug containing camphor, menthol, and methyl salicylate. Camphor is a mild pain reliever which gives relieves the pain. Methyl salicylate and Menthol are topical analgesics (applied directly to relieve pain). They work initially by cooling the skin, followed by warming it up. This action helps in improving blood circulation and provides relief from pain.

Take Meftal Forte Cream as instructed by your doctor. You may experience rashes, redness, itching, and skin irritation. Most of these side effects of Meftal Forte Cream do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Meftal Forte Cream is for external use only. Never encourage self-medication or suggest your medicine to someone else. Before taking Meftal Forte Cream inform your doctor if you have any allergy to Meftal Forte Cream. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or are allergic to this medicine or taking any other medication. Do not use Meftal Forte Cream topical on a baby or young child without a doctor's recommendation. Do not put Meftal Forte Cream on the injured skin.

Meftal Forte Cream 50 gm, Pack of 1 CREAM
Meftal Forte Cream 50 gm, Pack of 1 CREAM
Meftal Forte Cream 50 gm, Pack of 1 CREAM
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Composition :

CAMPHOR-4%W/W + MENTHOL-10%W/W + METHYL SALICYLATE-30%W/W

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Blue Cross Laboratories Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

TOPICAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Peninsula Chambers, Peninsula Corporate Park, G.K Marg, Lower Parel (West), Mumbai - 400013, Maharashtra, INDIA.
Other Info - MEF0008

FAQs

Yes, Meftal Forte Cream contains camphor which releases hydrocarbon gases that will burn and release flame.

No, use of Meftal Forte Cream is contraindicated on the broken or cut wound skin. It should be only applied topically on the uppermost skin surfaces (epidermis). It should not be applied in the nostrils, vagina, or anus.

This Meftal Forte Cream may cause harm if swallowed. If methyl salicylate, menthol, and camphor is swallowed, call a doctor or poison control centre immediately. Do not use Meftal Forte Cream just before or after a bath, shower or heavy exercise.

Store in a dry and dark place at a temperature not exceeding 30°C. Do not freeze.

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Alcohol

Not applicable

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Pregnancy

Caution

This Meftal Forte Cream may cause harm to the unborn baby if you take it while you are pregnant because the Meftal Forte Cream contains methyl salicylate and menthol. Hence, if you are pregnant, consult your doctor before using this medicine.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Safety for the use of Meftal Forte Cream in lactation is not known. Hence, if you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may recommend this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Not applicable

Meftal Forte Cream has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive or use machines.

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Liver

Unsafe

If you have liver problems, please consult your doctor before using Meftal Forte Cream.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

If you have kidney problems, please consult your doctor before using Meftal Forte Cream.

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Children

Caution

Meftal Forte Cream is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. However, please consult a doctor if you have concerns.

Product Substitutes

Reference

  1. https://www.drugs.com/cdi/methyl-salicylate-menthol-and-camphor.html
  2. https://www.drugs.com/mtm/camphor-and-menthol-topical.html

Uses of Meftal Forte Cream

Pain relief

Medicinal Benefits

Meftal Forte Cream is a pain reliever which is primarily used for pain relief. It is a combination of medicine used to relieve minor joint or muscle pain. Meftal Forte Cream containing three medicines including camphor, menthol, and methyl salicylate. Camphor is a mild pain reliever which gives relieves the pain. Methyl salicylate and Menthol are topical analgesics (applied directly to relieve pain). They work initially by cooling the skin, followed by warming it up. This action helps in improving blood circulation and provides relief from pain.

Directions for Use

Meftal Forte Cream is for topical use (use on the skin surface) only. Meftal Forte Cream should be applied to the affected area with clean cotton wool or gauze swab. Before applying Meftal Forte Cream wash your hands with soap and water and then gently rub the gel on the skin (affected area). Avoid taking shower for at least 1 hour after or 30 minutes before the application. Do not apply Meftal Forte Cream to open wounds, external heat, or occlusive dressings to the treated joints. Avoid contact of Meftal Forte Cream with eyes and mucous membranes.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Meftal Forte Cream is for external use only. Never encourage self-medication or suggest your medicine to someone else.  This Meftal Forte Cream may cause harm if swallowed. Call a doctor or poison control centre immediately. Avoid using a heating pad or other heating devices on the cured area. Do not use it before or after a bath, shower, or heavy exercise. If signs get worse or last more than 7 days, inform the doctor. Before taking Meftal Forte Cream inform your doctor if you have any type of allergy with Meftal Forte Cream. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or are allergic to this medicine or taking any other medication. Do not use Meftal Forte Cream topical on a baby or young child without a doctor's recommendation. Do not put Meftal Forte Cream on the injured skin.

Therapeutic Class

ANALGESICS

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ANISINDIONE
  • DICUMAROL
  • WARFARIN

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid using a heating pad or other heating devices on the cured area.

  • Do not use it before or after a bath, shower, or heavy exercise.

  • Do not go for heavy exercise as it may increase your joint pain in arthritis. Instead, you can do stretching and low-impact aerobic exercises like walking on a treadmill, bike riding, and swimming. You can also strengthen your muscle strength by lifting light weights.

  • In the chronic conditions of arthritis or joint pain, try to include fish like salmon, trout, tuna, and sardines. These fishes are enriched with omega-3 fatty acids with a minimum level of chemicals called cytokines, which ramp up inflammation.

  • Your sitting posture is important, especially when have pain and inflammation condition. Try to sit as little as possible, and only for short time (10-15 min). Use back support like a rolled-up towel at the back of your curve to minimize pain. Keep your knees and hips at a right angle. Besides this, you can use a footrest if required.

Habit Forming

No

Disease/Condition Glossary

Musculoskeletal pain: It refers to pain in the muscles, ligaments and tendons. This pain occurs in just one area of the body, like your back. You can also have it all over your body if you have a widespread situation like fibromyalgia (extreme muscle pain). The pain can vary from mild to severe sufficient to affect your day-to-day life. It may start unexpectedly and be short-lived, which is known as acute pain. Pain that lasts for more than 3 to 6 months is known as chronic pain.

Joint pain: Pain or inflammation occurs in any part of the joint. Joint pain can be minor, causing pain only after certain activities, or it can be severe, making even limited movement, mainly bearing weight, extremely painful.

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