MHFA Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Elara Pharmaceuticals
Active Ingredient	Meclizine (25mg) + Folic Acid (2.5mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	NEURO CNS
User Rating	4.5
User Reviews	771

FAQ

MHFA Tablet Reviews

MHFA is a combination medicine used in the treatment of vertigo. It prevents the feeling of nausea, vomiting, light-headedness and other symptoms of vertigo.

MHFA is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

Common side effects of this medicine include vomiting, dryness in the mouth, headache, and fatigue. These are usually mild and disappear after a short time. Consult your doctor if they persist. This medicine may also cause sleepiness and drowsiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.

How MHFA Tablet Works

MHFA is a combination of two medicines: Meclizine and Folic Acid.

How to Use MHFA Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. MHFA may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of MHFA Tablet

In Vertigo: Vertigo means a spinning sensation or dizziness that is triggered due to frequent movement. It can happen due to many reasons but it may also occur without any underlying disease. You may experience spinning sensation (vertigo), nausea or vomiting as a result of this condition. MHFA helps treat these symptoms effectively. If you feel dizzy while getting up from the bed, sit for a while and then rise slowly to avoid having an accidental fall.

Uses of MHFA Tablet

Vertigo

MHFA Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Alcohol ^CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with MHFA. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

MHFA is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of MHFA may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

MHFA is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of MHFA may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

MHFA is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.Larger doses or prolonged use of MHFA may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby

Pregnancy ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

MHFA is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Driving ^UNSAFE

MHFA may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Quick Tips

Do not take it for longer than 7 days without consulting your doctor.
Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
MHFA can only decrease the number and severity of attacks but may not completely stop them.
You have been prescribed MHFA to relieve vertigo (dizziness) and feeling of nausea, vomiting associated with it.
Take it at the same time each day to maintain a steady amount of the medicine in your body.
Before taking MHFA inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcer or asthma.