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Medicine doubt

2018-04-16 15:16:01
Been prescribed meftal 500mg but I have heard that one is for menstrual problem I told doctor I have weird feel and pain in tongue. And also found info online that it may cause heart attack stroke. Kindly advise. Can I substitute it with paracetamol instead?
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Meftal contains mefenemic acid and generally a safe drug used for mild pain and fever. If you are worried about its side effects then you can replace it with paracetamol
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