MeftalSpas Tablet 10s is a combination medication that is used to treat various types of abdominal pain including dysmenorrhea period pain colicky pain and general abdominal pain Abdominal pain refers to discomfort felt in the area between the chest and pelvic region below the belly button and extending to the legs Dysmenorrhea also known as menstrual cramps is characterized by cramps and pain during menstruation Colic is a type of pain that starts and stops suddenly MeftalSpas Tablet 10s contains two active ingredients Dicyclomine which is an antispasmodic and Mefenamic acid which is a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug NSAID Dicyclomine works by relieving contractions of the smooth muscles in the abdomen Mefenamic acid works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger in the body called cyclooxygenase COX enzymes which are responsible for producing another chemical called prostaglandins PG By inhibiting the COX enzymes MeftalSpas Tablet 10s reduces the production of PGs resulting in the alleviation of mild to moderate pain and inflammation at the site of injury or damage Together these two components help to relieve pain To prevent stomach upset it is recommended to take MeftalSpas Tablet 10s with food Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water without chewing or breaking it The duration of treatment with MeftalSpas Tablet 10s will be determined by your doctor based on your specific medical condition It is important to take the medication as prescribed by your doctor