Mestinon 60 mg tablets for myasthenia gravis; it helps restore normal muscle function by inhibiting the enzyme cholinesterase, whose activity increases in myasthenia gravis.

Ingredients of Mestinon

Mestinon contains the active ingredient pyridostigmine bromide, a cholinesterase inhibitor that blocks the excessive activity of cholinesterase, helping the muscles work properly.

Mestinon 60 mg uses

Mestinon is used to treat:

• Myasthenia gravis.

• Rare types of constipation (paralytic ileus).

• Difficulty urinating after surgery.

Mestinon 60mg dosage

• pyridostigmine dose for myasthenia gravis: 30 – 120 mg, 5 or 6 times daily, as prescribed by the doctor.

• For children under 6 years: starting dose is 30 mg daily.

• For children 6 – 12 years: starting dose is 60 mg daily.

• The drug takes 30 – 60 minutes to start working.

Mestinon side effects

Mestinon may cause some side effects, such as:

• Low blood pressure.

• Blurred vision.

• Nausea.

• Diarrhea.

• Stomach upset.

• Muscle weakness.

• Excessive sweating.

• Sudden, compelling urge to urinate.

Contraindications

Mestinon 60 should not be used in cases of:

• Hypersensitivity to its components.

• Constipation or difficulty urinating, unless prescribed by a doctor.

Warnings and Precautions

Caution and medical advice are required before taking Mestinon tablets, especially in cases of:

• Asthma or chest problems such as wheezing, difficulty breathing, or cough.

• Recent heart attack.

• Slow heart rate.

• Low blood pressure.

• Stomach ulcers.

• Epilepsy.

• Parkinson’s disease.

• Kidney problems.

• Vagotonia.

• Hyperthyroidism.

• Previous thymectomy (surgical removal of the thymus gland).

• Pregnancy and breastfeeding.

What to Avoid When Taking Mestinon

• Avoid taking certain medications while using Mestinon, such as:

• Steroids or immunosuppressants.

• Antibiotics.

• Antiarrhythmic drugs.

• Antimuscarinics such as atropine.

Storage Instructions

• Keep out of reach of children.

• Store at a temperature not exceeding 25°C.

• Keep the medicine in its original packaging.