C-GESIC FORT Tablet
MANUFACTURER/ MARKETER
C Pharmaceuticals
SALT COMPOSITION
Mefenamic Acid (500mg) + Paracetamol (325mg)
STORAGE
Store below 30°C
Product introduction
C-GESIC FORT Mefenamic Acid+Paracetamol 500mg/325mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines. It is used in the treatment of fever. It is also useful for the treatment of mild to moderate pain of various conditions like headache, body ache, and toothache.
C-GESIC FORT Mefenamic Acid+Paracetamol 500mg/325mg Tablet is to be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. The dose will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should take it as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by the doctor.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion, loss of appetite, and heartburn. If any of these side effects bother you or get worse, you should speak to your doctor. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the side effects.
Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of ulcer or bleeding in your stomach, high blood pressure, or have any trouble with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
Uses of C-GESIC FORT Tablet
Description of Pain relief
Definition
Pain is a symptom in which the person feels an uneasiness or discomfort. This feeling is triggered in the nervous system. Pain may be sharp or dull. It may come and go, or it may be constant.
Signs and Symptoms
The person may feel pain in the affected area of the body, such as your back, abdomen, chest, or pelvis.
Pain can be helpful in diagnosing a problem. Without pain, you might hurt yourself. In the absence of pain, you may also not realize about the underlying problems in the body.
Causes and Risk Factors
Pain may go on for weeks, months or even years. This is called chronic pain. Sometimes chronic pain is due to an ongoing cause, such as cancer or arthritis. Many a times the cause is unknown and is very specific
Treatment
Fortunately, there are many ways to treat pain. Treatment varies depending on the cause of pain.
1. Medications include,
a) Pain relievers
2. Alternative therapy such as acupuncture
3. Surgery
Description of Fever
Definition
Fever is defined as a state when the body temperature increases the normal body temperature (99.5 F-100.9 F) most commonly due to an underlying illness or infection in the body. It is usually followed by body ache, fatigue, and tiredness.
Causes and Risk Factors
Common causes are:
1. Bacterial and viral infections
2. Certain medicines
3. Heat exhaustion
4. Cancers
5. Autoimmune diseases
Signs and Symptoms
Common symptoms include:
1. Temperature is more than the normal body temperature (above 98.6°F)
2. Low appetite
3. Sleepiness
4. Increased pain sensitivity
5. Decreased ability to concentrate
6. Fatigue
Treatment
1. Treatment depends on the cause of your fever. Your doctor may recommend using over-the-counter medicines such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen to lower a very high fever.
2. In case the symptoms persist, you may be recommended to get your medical tests done.
Benefits of C-GESIC FORT Tablet
In Pain relief
C-GESIC FORT Mefenamic Acid+Paracetamol 500mg/325mg Tablet is a combination of medicines used to treat aches and pains. It blocks chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It is effective in relieving pain caused by headache, migraine, nerve pain, toothache, sore throat, period (menstrual) pains, arthritis and muscle aches.
Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time.
In Treatment of Fever
C-GESIC FORT Mefenamic Acid+Paracetamol 500mg/325mg Tablet is also used to reduce a high temperature (fever). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever. It may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor.
Side effects of C-GESIC FORT Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of C-GESIC FORT
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Indigestion
- Loss of appetite
- Heartburn
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How to use C-GESIC FORT Tablet
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. C-GESIC FORT Mefenamic Acid+Paracetamol 500mg/325mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How C-GESIC FORT Tablet works
C-GESIC FORT Mefenamic Acid+Paracetamol 500mg/325mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Mefenamic Acid and Paracetamol. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever, pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Safety advice
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with C-GESIC FORT Mefenamic Acid+Paracetamol 500mg/325mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
C-GESIC FORT Mefenamic Acid+Paracetamol 500mg/325mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
C-GESIC FORT Mefenamic Acid+Paracetamol 500mg/325mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
C-GESIC FORT Mefenamic Acid+Paracetamol 500mg/325mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
C-GESIC FORT Mefenamic Acid+Paracetamol 500mg/325mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of C-GESIC FORT Mefenamic Acid+Paracetamol 500mg/325mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of C-GESIC FORT Mefenamic Acid+Paracetamol 500mg/325mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
C-GESIC FORT Mefenamic Acid+Paracetamol 500mg/325mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of C-GESIC FORT Mefenamic Acid+Paracetamol 500mg/325mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, the use ofC-GESIC FORT Mefenamic Acid+Paracetamol 500mg/325mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
What if you forget to take C-GESIC FORT Tablet?
If you miss a dose of C-GESIC FORT Mefenamic Acid+Paracetamol 500mg/325mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
