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Contraindicated
Risk of premature closure of the ductus arteriosus

Contraindicated
Mefex :
Type Medicine Non Marketed
Originator Ponstan Forte
Agent C. Catafago & Co
Distributor C. Catafago & Co
Laboratory Neopharma
Responsible Party Neopharma
Origin UAE
Manufacturer Neopharma Ind
Manufacturing Type G
Origin UAE
ATC M01AG01

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Mefex :

Revision Date : 01/12/2015


Effect Frequency
Abdominal pain Common
Acute interstitial nephritis Very rare
Agranulocytosis Very rare
Allergic oedema Rare
Anaphylactic reactions Rare
Angioedema (Angioneurotic oedema) (Quincke oedema) Rare
Anorexia Uncommon
Aplastic anemia Very rare
Asthma Rare
Autoimmune haemolytic anaemia Very rare
Bone marrow failure (Myelosuppression) Very rare
Bronchospasm Rare
Cardiac failure Rare
Cephalea Rare
Colitis Uncommon
Colour vision Loss Rare
Constipation Uncommon
Convulsion Rare
Depression Rare
Dermatitis exfoliative Not known
Diarrhoea (Diarrhea) Common
Dyspnoea (dyspnea) Rare
Dysuria (Micturition painful) Very rare
Enterocolitis Uncommon
Eosinophilia Very rare
Erythema multiforme Very rare
Eye irritation Rare
Face oedema Rare
Fatigue Rare
Flatulence Uncommon
Fluid retention Very rare
Gastrointestinal bleeding Uncommon
Gastrointestinal inflammation Not known
Gastrointestinal perforation Very rare
Gastrointestinal ulcer Uncommon
Glomerulonephritis Not known
Glucose tolerance impaired Rare
Haematocrit decreased Very rare
Haematuria (Hematuria) Very rare
Hepatic function abnormal Rare
Hepatitis Rare
Hepatorenal syndrome Rare
Hepatotoxicity (liver toxicity) Rare
Hypertension Rare
Hyponatraemia (Hyponatremia) Rare
Hypotension Rare
Insomnia Rare
Jaundice Rare
Laryngeal oedema Rare
Leucopenia (Leukopenia) Very rare
Lyell Syndrome (Toxic epidermal necrolysis) Very rare
Meningitis aseptic Rare
Nausea Common
Nephritic syndrome Not known
Nervousness Rare
Obnubilation Rare
Otalgia (Earache) (Ear pain) Rare
Palpitations Rare
Pancreatitis Rare
Pancytopenia Very rare
Platelet aggregation inhibition Not known
Proteinuria Very rare
Pruritus Uncommon
Purpura Very rare
Pyrosis (Heartburn) Uncommon
Renal disorder Very rare
Renal insufficiency Very rare
Renal papillary necrosis Very rare
Skin rash Uncommon
Sodium retention Very rare
Steatorrhoea (Fatty stools) Rare
Stevens-Johnson syndrome Very rare
Sweating Uncommon
Thrombocytopenia (Thrombopenia) Very rare
Tinnitus Rare
Urticaria Uncommon
Vertigo Rare
Vision blurred Rare
Vomiting Common

Different Units By MoH Code

Mefex  MoH 6663 :
Form Tablet, Film-Coated
Packaging Blisters
Package Size Box of 20
Strength 500mg
Storage Condition <30°C Away from moisture
NSSF ✘
Quarantine ✘
Reg. Number 222383/08
Submission date 01/01/2008
Registration Year 2012
Archived Date 02/03/2023


Price Comparison

● Country: Abu Dhabi
● Package Size: 20
● Public Price: 10 AED ( 241,610.00 LBP )
● Pack size unit used: 20
● Cost/Unit: 0,5 AED ( 0.00 LBP )
● Pharmacy Price: 8.18 AED ( 197636.98 LBP )
● Pricing Date: 27/01/2021
● Type: Medicine Authorised

● Country: UAE
● Package Size: 20's (10's Blister x 2)
● Public Price: 10 AED ( 241,610.00 LBP )
● Pack size unit used: 20
● Cost/Unit: 0,5 AED ( 0.00 LBP )
● Pharmacy Price: 8.18 AED ( 197636.98 LBP )
● Pricing Date: 21/08/2019
● Type: Medicine Authorised

● Country: Bahrain
● Package Size: 20
● Public Price: 0.94 BHD ( 223,469.96 LBP )
● Pack size unit used: 20
● Cost/Unit: 0,047 BHD ( 0.00 LBP )
● Reference: nhra
● Pricing Date: 09/02/2021
● Type: Medicine Authorised

● Country: Kuweit
● Package Size: 20
● Public Price: 0.63 KWD ( 184,956.03 LBP )
● Pack size unit used: 20
● Cost/Unit: 0,0315 KWD ( 0.00 LBP )
● Pharmacy Price: 0.53 KWD ( 155597.93 LBP )
● Pricing Date: 07/02/2021
● Type: Medicine Authorised

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