Feminax is a drug that is useful for relieving menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea) and abdominal cramps. This drug is available in tablet form and is sold over the counter.
Feminax contains 500 mg paracetamol and 7.6 mg hiosiami extract or hyoscyamine. The paracetamol content in Feminax works to relieve pain. While hiosiami extract works to relax the muscles of the digestive tract.
Feminax is available in tablet form. This drug is packaged in strips containing 2 or 4 tablets.
What's that Feminax?
| Active ingredients | Paracetamol and hiosiami extract |
| group | Analgesic-antipyretic and antispasmodic |
| Category | Over-the-counter and prescription drugs |
| Benefit | Relieves dysmenorrhea and stomach cramps |
| Consumed by | Adults and children or adolescents aged 10-16 years who are already menstruating |
| Feminax for pregnant and lactating women | Category X: Studies in experimental animals and humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities or a risk to the fetus. Drugs in this category are contraindicated in women who are or may become pregnant. The content of hiosiami extract in Feminax can be absorbed into breast milk and cause poisoning for babies. Avoid taking this medicine if you are breastfeeding. |
| Drug form | Tablet |
Precautions Before Using Feminax:
- Do not use Feminax if you have a history of allergy to paracetamol or hiosiami extract.
- Do not use Feminax if you are pregnant, nursing, or planning a pregnancy.
- Do not give Feminax to children under 10 years of age.
- Do not drink alcohol, drive a motor vehicle, or operate heavy machinery, while using Feminax.
- Tell your doctor if you are taking any medications, vitamins, supplements, or herbal products.
- Tell your doctor if you have a history of infection, liver disease, kidney disease, arrhythmia, heart failure, hiatal hernia, acid reflux disease, peptic ulcer, ulcerative colitis, megacolon, or glaucoma.
- Tell your doctor if you are constipated, have difficulty urinating, have a fever, or are addicted to alcohol.
- Check with your doctor if your menstrual pain doesn't improve after 5 days of using Feminax.
- See your doctor immediately if you experience an allergic reaction to the drug or an overdose after using Feminax.
Dosage and Rules for Use Feminax
The dosage of Feminax to treat menstrual pain and abdominal cramps varies, depending on the age of the sufferer. Here is the explanation:
- Adults: 1-2 tablets, 3 times a day.
- Children or adolescents aged 10–16 years: 1 tablet, 3 times a day.
How to Take Feminax Correctly
Be sure to follow the instructions given by your doctor and always read the instructions for use on the packaging when taking Feminax. Feminax is taken to relieve pain during menstruation or stomach cramps.
This medicine can be taken before or after meals. Swallow Feminax tablets with the help of water. Do not crush or chew the tablets, so as not to interfere with the effectiveness of the drug.
If stomach pain or stomach cramps do not improve after 5 days of using Feminax, see a doctor immediately for further treatment.
Store Feminax at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight. Keep Feminax out of reach of children.
Feminax Interactions With Other Drugs
Some interaction effects may occur if Feminax is used together with other drugs. The possible interaction effects are:
- Increased risk of side effects when used with probenecid, metoclopramide, domperidone, antihistamines, antidepressants, or anticholinergics, such as atropine or scopolamine
- Decreased effectiveness of paracetamol when used with carbamazepine, cholestyramine, imatinib, phenobarbital, or phenytoin
- Increased risk of bleeding if used with warfarin
- Increased levels of chloramphenicol in the blood
Feminax Side Effects and Dangers
The content of paracetamol and hiosiami extract from Feminax can cause a number of side effects, such as:
- Headache
- Dizzy
- Confused
- Fast heart rate
- Unusual tiredness or weakness
- Throw up
- Pain or difficulty urinating
- Ulcer
- Bruises on the skin
- Back pain
Immediately consult a doctor if these side effects do not improve or get worse. See your doctor right away if you have an allergic drug reaction, drug overdose, or serious side effects, such as:
- Fever or chills
- Restless or dazed
- Mental disorders, such as hallucinating or experiencing delirium
- Visual disturbance
- Heart rate is increasing or irregular
- Jaundice