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Is Meftal-p An Antibiotic?

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Posted on Wed, 23 Mar 2016
Question: my child is 2.5 years old and i want to know Meftal P is antibiotic or not
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Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It is an antipyretic not antibiotic

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

Meftal P is not an antibiotic. It contains mefenamic acid which is more potent than paracetamol in bringing down temperature. It is preferable to be given in full stomach.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards
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Is Meftal-p An Antibiotic?

Brief Answer: It is an antipyretic not antibiotic Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. Meftal P is not an antibiotic. It contains mefenamic acid which is more potent than paracetamol in bringing down temperature. It is preferable to be given in full stomach. Let me know if I could help further. Regards