Mephenesin

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity to the active ingredient or to any of its excipients 
• Hepatic impairment 

Cautions

• Pregnancy 
• Breastfeeding 
• Renal impairment 
• Elderly 
• May impair ability to drive and operate machinery 

Pregnancy

• Caution
• Use of mephenesin during pregnancy is not recommended as available evidence is inadequate to determine foetal risk

Breastfeeding

• Caution; not recommended
• Use of mephenesin during breastfeeding is not recommended as available evidence is inadequate to determine infant risk

Renal Impairment

• Caution; no information available
  Data unavailable to asses risk-benefit, therefore use is not recommended

Hepatic Impairment

• Contraindicated

Elderly

• Caution; no dose adjustment recommended
  Avoid use

Porphyria Information

• Not yet classified (NC)

Central Nervous System Disorders

• Dizziness 
• Drowsiness 

Gastrointestinal Disorders

• Nausea and vomiting

Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders

• Urticaria
• Pruritus
• Rash

Immune, Blood and Lymphatic System Disorders

• Fever

Sensory Disorders

• Blurred vision

No information available

Mephenesin is a centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant used for the symptomatic treatment of painful muscle spasm. Its clinical usefulness is limited by its short duration of action and does not relieve the spasticity associated with chronic neurological disorders.