Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Metagesic Plus is safe to be used in children. It is the only drug which is approved to be used in children over 3 months of age. It has a good tolerability profile in children because of which it is used for the management of inflammation, mild pains, and fever in them. The pediatrician will direct you the correct dose and way to give it to your child.

Dr. Chirag Bhingradiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Metagesic Plus is available in the form of a tablet, chewable tablet, suspension and drops, and syrup. Prescription Metagesic Plus is taken every 4 to 6 hours for arthritis and pain. Adults and children older than 12 years may take non-prescription Metagesic Plus every 4 to 6 hours. Children and infants may be given Metagesic Plus every 6 to 8 hours. It is important to take Metagesic Plus with food or milk so as to prevent stomach upset. If you are taking Metagesic Plus every day, remember to take it at the same time. Metagesic Plus is also available in combination with other drugs for treating cold and cough. If you have prescribed a combination containing Metagesic Plus, do not take any non-prescription drug containing Metagesic Plus as it might cause overdosage. Shake the drops and suspensions well before use. 

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Painkillers like Metagesic Plus should not be used if there is decreased kidney function as they may reduce the supply of blood to the kidneys. Also, long-term use can also impair the normal kidneys. Therefore, it is important that you talk to your doctor in case you have reduced kidney function. You should use Metagesic Plus exactly as prescribed by your doctor. 

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Metagesic Plus is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which is used for the treatment of tenderness, swelling, stiffness, and pain associated with osteoarthritis in which there is a breakdown of the lining of the joints, and rheumatoid arthritis in which there is swelling of the lining of the joints. It is also used for alleviation of the menstrual pain, before and during the menstrual cycle. It is also used to relieve fever and pain associated with a headache, minor aches, sprains, common cold, toothache, and backache. It also shows the antiplatelet effect which means it prevents the formation of blood clots. Metagesic Plus is used for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis (a chronic skin disease causing scaling and swelling), gouty arthritis (which develops from the built up of some chemical in the joints) and ankylosing spondylitis (arthritis that affects the spine).

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Metagesic Plus can cause weight gain. Weight gain is one of the adverse effects of taking it as it causes fluid retention or worsens the existing fluid retention. It is therefore important that if you notice these changes in your body and immediately speak to a doctor in case of an adverse reaction to Metagesic Plus. Do not use it for long-term until and unless recommended.