Mephanamic 250 mg per capsule

Indication

NSAID indicated for symptomatic treatment of painful and/or febrile conditions, musculoskeletal pain, primary dysmenorrhea, and functional menorrhagia.

Ingredients

• Mefenamic Acid

Direction

Reserved for adults and children from 12 years and above. Pain and fever: 4 to 6 capsules per day in 3 doses, taken with meals. Dysmenorrhea: 2 capsules 3 times per day at the start of pain, with meals, until symptoms disappear. Menorrhagia: 2 capsules 3 times per day from the first day of menstruation, with meals, not exceeding 5 days.

Side effects

• May cause gastrointestinal upset
• nausea
• diarrhea
• abdominal pain
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• or skin rash.
• Stop use and consult a doctor or pharmacist if any allergic reaction
• gastrointestinal bleeding
• severe skin reaction
• or other unusual symptoms occur.

Precautions

• Do not use in children under 12 years.
• Use with caution in patients with peptic ulcer
• gastrointestinal bleeding
• bleeding disorders
• cardiovascular disease
• asthma
• or renal/hepatic impairment.
• Avoid in patients with known hypersensitivity to mefenamic acid
• aspirin
• or other NSAIDs.
• Avoid during pregnancy (especially third trimester) and breastfeeding unless prescribed by a doctor.
• Strictly respect the prescribed dose.
• Keep out of reach of children.