Elagesic Forte Tablet 10

Elagesic Forte Tablet 10 is used to treat mild to moderate pain and fever. It combines mefenamic acid (an NSAID) to reduce inflammation and paracetamol to relieve pain and lower fever. Common uses include headaches, toothache, menstrual cramps, muscular or back pain, and fever from infections.

Here's how you should take Elagesic Forte Tablet 10:

• Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water.
• Avoid breaking, crushing or chewing the tablet.
• Do not exceed the recommended dose without consulting your doctor.
• It is crucial not to stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor first.

Elagesic Forte Tablet 10 is taken orally.

Elagesic Forte Tablet 10 contains two active ingredients which contribute to its pain-relieving and fever-reducing properties:

• Mefenamic acid (500 mg): This ingredient is part of the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) family. It blocks certain enzymes called cyclooxygenase (COX) in your body. These enzymes are responsible for producing chemicals named prostaglandins that cause inflammation, pain, and fever. By blocking COX enzymes, mefenamic acid reduces these symptoms.
• Paracetamol/Acetaminophen (325 mg): Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer). Its exact mode of action is not fully clear, but it's believed to work by preventing the synthesis of prostaglandins in the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and by reducing the sensitivity of pain receptors. This helps alleviate pain and reduce fever.

The combined action of these two ingredients contributes to the medicine's effectiveness in managing pain and reducing fever.

• Store your Elagesic Forte Tablet 10 in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Keep the medicine securely out of the reach of children.
• Ensure you consume this medicine before the expiry date printed on the pack.

• If you're taking Elagesic Forte Tablet 10 for arthritis pain, consider incorporating foods rich in Omega-3 fatty acids like flaxseeds and fish into your diet. Omega-3 fatty acids have anti-inflammatory properties that can aid in managing inflammation associated with arthritis.
• If the medicine is taken to alleviate menstrual cramps, try to engage in light exercises, such as walking or stretching, during your periods. It may help to ease muscle tension and reduce discomfort.