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2025-09-01 11:52:32
I have been prescribed menoctyl 40 mg for flatulence and ibs cramps. But it's not mentioned whether it is before or after food. Should I take it before or after food?
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Kindly consult via whatsapp at nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero.

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Before food 15 min

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Ideally it is to be taken 20 minutes before food. But it can be taken one hour after food also.

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IN LITERATURE  ITS CLEARY  MENTION AFTER FOOD. PLEASE  ATTACH PRESCRIPTION.

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You can consult me directly on Practo, or reach out via WhatsApp: Eight Seven Six Two Seven Four Nine Nine Seven Four I’ll guide you step-by-step with easy-to-follow treatment plans. Early consultation helps avoid complications — feel free to connect. Only whatsapp message no calls

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Take it on empty stomach before food

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It has to be taken 15 - 20 min  before food

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusion and management

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It has to be taken in an empty stomach 30 minutes before the food.

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Atleast 20 mints before food

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Before food

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15-20 minutes before meal

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Before food minimum 20 mins... You can consult me in practo via WhatsApp number six three seven nine eight seven one one seven five...

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20 min before food if you would like to know more details about this problem, you can reach me on procto or for a free detailed consultation on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine

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Need few more details Kindly consult

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Gastritis Avoid spicy foods Avoid coffee and tea in empty stomach

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Please consult

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Can help you , kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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Before food

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