Take orally with food or milk to minimize gastrointestinal upset. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.

Merozolyn acts by inhibiting the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2), which is responsible for the synthesis of prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are mediators of pain, inflammation, and fever. By reducing prostaglandin production, Merozolyn effectively alleviates these symptoms.

• •Hypersensitivity to Merozol or other NSAIDs
• •Active peptic ulcer or gastrointestinal bleeding
• •Severe renal or hepatic impairment
• •Last trimester of pregnancy
• •Severe heart failure
• •Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Symptoms include drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, and rarely gastrointestinal bleeding. Management involves symptomatic and supportive care. Gastric lavage or activated charcoal may be considered within an hour of ingestion. There is no specific antidote.

Pregnancy Category C (first and second trimester), Category D (third trimester). Avoid use in the third trimester due to potential premature closure of fetal ductus arteriosus. Use with caution during lactation; small amounts may pass into breast milk.