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How to Take Mefenamic Acid and it's Dose

Written by - Anushta Chandrapalan, M.Sc

Medically Checked by - S. Hemamalini, B. Pharm

Last Updated on Jul 10, 2023

It comes as a tablet and capsule to take by mouth, with or without food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

PO- The recommended dose is 500 mg as an initial dose followed by 250 mg every 6 hours as needed.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients who have experienced asthma, hives, allergic reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs, peri-operative pain, ulcer, kidney disease and hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Mefenamic Acid

This medication is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), prescribed for dysmenorrhea and other pain.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Mefenamic Acid

India :

Gimef - Forte | Mefdic | Doveran - M | Ud - Spas | Mefacid Forte (500mg/250mg) | Spasmonil Forte | Gimef Spas | Fenamic (500mg/250mg) | Gemspas -M | Dutora M

International :

Ponstel

Last Updated on Jul 10, 2023

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