Merastin
Description
Merastin is a plant extract used for reducing body weight, body mass index (BMI), and waist and hip size and improving metabolic control in people who are overweight. This medicine should be used along with an appropriate diet and exercise regimen for the best possible effect.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Merastin
- Headache
- Nausea
- Stomach irritation
- Back pain
- Joint pain
- Leg and ankle pain
Uses of Merastin
What is it prescribed for?
- Obesity
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. If the medicine is used, the infant should be monitored closely for any undesired side effects.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to merastin or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. If the medicine is used, the infant should be monitored closely for any undesired side effects.
General warnings
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take this medicine as instructed by your doctor. You are advised to take this medicine 30 minutes before meals. Do not take in larger amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. You are advised to maintain an appropriate diet and exercise regimen along with this medicine for the best possible effect.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine prevents fat accumulation and promotes fat breakdown to help reduce weight and BMI.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Antiobesity agents
Schedule
OTC
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Information on this page was last updated on 19 Apr 2018
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