Dolfenal Mefenamic Acid 500 500 mg

Indication

For the relief of mild to moderate pain including headache, dental pain, post-operative and postpartum pain, primary dysmenorrhoea, and menorrhagia. Also used for the relief of musculoskeletal and joint disorders including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Ingredients

• Mefenamic acid

Direction

Adults and children over 14 years: 500 mg (1 tablet) three times a day, preferably with or after food. Maximum 1,500 mg per day. Do not exceed 7 days of continuous use without medical advice. Read the leaflet for detailed information.

Side effects

• May include gastrointestinal discomfort
• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhoea
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• and skin rash. Serious adverse events such as gastrointestinal bleeding
• ulceration
• perforation
• and cardiovascular thrombotic events can occur. Stop use and consult a doctor or pharmacist immediately if you experience black/tarry stools
• severe stomach pain
• chest pain
• shortness of breath
• or signs of allergic reaction.

Precautions

• Prescription
• only medicine. Foods
• Drugs
• Devices
• and Cosmetics Act prohibits dispensing without prescription. Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to mefenamic acid
• aspirin or other NSAIDs
• history of asthma or allergic reactions to NSAIDs
• gastrointestinal bleeding or ulceration
• severe cardiac/hepatic/renal disease
• cerebrovascular bleeding
• or hyperkalaemia. Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.