Myestin 30mg Tablet [Pyridostigmine (30mg)]

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. Myestin 30mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

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. Myestin 30mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

'- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Myestin 30mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

- Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Myestin 30mg Tablet 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.

- Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Myestin 30mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

- Driving : UNSAFE

Myestin 30mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. Myestin 30mg Tablet may reduce the sharpness of your eyesight and therefore your ability to drive or use machines. Do not drive or operate machines if this medicine affects your ability to see clearly.

- Kidney : CAUTION

Myestin 30mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Myestin 30mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

- Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Myestin 30mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Myestin 30mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

strip of 10 tablets

Chemical Class :: N-Methylpyridinium Compounds
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: NEURO CNS
Action Class :: Cholinesterase inhibitors- carbamates

Treatment of Myasthenia gravis|Treatment of Paralytic ileus|Treatment of Post-operative urinary retention

Store below 30?C

Q. Does Myestin 30mg Tablet cure myasthenia gravis? For how long do I need to take it?::: Myestin 30mg Tablet helps reduce and improve muscle weakness and hence relieves the symptoms of myasthenia gravis but does not cure it. The length of time for which you have to take Myestin 30mg Tablet will depend on your needs. You should not stop taking Myestin 30mg Tablet until and unless advised by your doctor, even if you start feeling better.| Q. Will Myestin 30mg Tablet have any effect on my baby if I am breastfeeding?::: A very small quantity of Myestin 30mg Tablet passes into breast milk, which may or may not affect your baby. Ask your doctor if you can continue to breastfeed your baby.| Q. Can I take Myestin 30mg Tablet for constipation?::: No, Myestin 30mg Tablet should not be taken for any type of constipation. It is used only when constipation occurs due to paralysis of the intestine and strictly on prescription by the doctor.| Q. Who should not take Myestin 30mg Tablet?::: Myestin 30mg Tablet should not be taken by patients who are allergic to it. It should also be avoided by patients who are constipated or cannot urinate, unless the doctor has advised to use this medicine. This is because Myestin 30mg Tablet is only used to treat certain types of constipation and inability to pass urine.| Q. What should I do if I have accidentally taken more than the required dose?::: You should immediately seek help at a nearby hospital or contact your doctor urgently. An excess dose of Myestin 30mg Tablet may cause stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive sweating, salivation, blurred vision, excessive weakness, difficulty in breathing, and even paralysis.| Q. Is Myestin 30mg Tablet a steroid?::: No, Myestin 30mg Tablet is not a steroid. It belongs to anticholinesterases group of medicines. Myestin 30mg Tablet works by preventing the breakdown of a chemical called acetylcholine.| Q. Does Myestin 30mg Tablet have any abuse potential?::: No, there is no evidence that Myestin 30mg Tablet has abuse potential.| Q. Does it cause weight gain?::: No, Myestin 30mg Tablet does not cause weight gain. If you experience weight gain, it may be due to inactivity related to muscle weakness in myasthenia gravis.| Q. Is Myestin 30mg Tablet safe to use?::: Yes, Myestin 30mg Tablet is safe if used according to the doctor???s advice. You should not exceed the dose as prescribed by the doctor.| Q. Is it safe to drive if I have taken Myestin 30mg Tablet?::: Myestin 30mg Tablet may cause blurred vision, and therefore you should limit driving until you know how it affects you.