Review the side-effects of Mefenamic Acid as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Gastrointestinal - Abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, indigestion, flatulence, gross bleeding/perforation, gastric/peptic ulcers, heartburn, nausea, mouth ulcer, GI ulcers, vomiting, anemia, elevated liver enzymes, and blood vomiting.
Body as a whole - Fever, infection and sepsis.
Heart - Heart failure, high blood pressure, fast heart rate and fainting.
Liver - Liver inflammation and jaundice.
Blood - Eosinophilia, decrease in white blood cells, bruising, blood in stool and rectal bleeding.
Metabolic - Weight changes.
Central Nervous system - Anxiety, weakness, confusion, depression, dream abnormalities, drowsiness, dizziness, sleeplessness, uneasiness, headache, nervousness, tingling and tremors.
Respiratory - Asthma and difficulty in breathing.
Skin - Hair loss, sensitivity to light, itching and increased sweating.
Eye and ENT - Blurred vision and ringing in the ear.
Genitourinary - Bladder inflammation, painful urination, blood in urine and kidney failure.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Gastrointestinal - Abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, indigestion, flatulence, gross bleeding/perforation, gastric/peptic ulcers, heartburn, nausea, mouth ulcer, GI ulcers, vomiting, anemia, elevated liver enzymes, and blood vomiting.
Body as a whole - Fever, infection and sepsis.
Heart - Heart failure, high blood pressure, fast heart rate and fainting.
Liver - Liver inflammation and jaundice.
Blood - Eosinophilia, decrease in white blood cells, bruising, blood in stool and rectal bleeding.
Metabolic - Weight changes.
Central Nervous system - Anxiety, weakness, confusion, depression, dream abnormalities, drowsiness, dizziness, sleeplessness, uneasiness, headache, nervousness, tingling and tremors.
Respiratory - Asthma and difficulty in breathing.
Skin - Hair loss, sensitivity to light, itching and increased sweating.
Eye and ENT - Blurred vision and ringing in the ear.
Genitourinary - Bladder inflammation, painful urination, blood in urine and kidney failure.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Mefenamic Acid
Mefenamic Acid(Ponstel) generic is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), prescribed for dysmenorrhea and other pain. It decreases inflammation and uterine contractions.Brand Names or Trade Names of Mefenamic Acid
India :
Dotra-M (80mg/250mg) |
Drat-MF (80mg/250mg) |
Drofem (80mg/250mg) |
Drofomax (80mg/250mg) |
Drotaflex-MF (80mg/250mg) |
Esnil-M (80mg/250mg) |
MD-MF (80mg/250mg) |
P-DOL-Spas (80mg/250mg) |
P-Spas (80mg/250mg) |
Ridro-M (80mg/250mg) |
Spasmoter-M (80mg/250mg) |
Tuela (80mg/250mg) |
Hyocimax-MF (10mg/250mg) |
Royal Spas |
Fendro |
Majispa |
Baralgan-DM |
Pdspas |
Mefdi Tab |
Meftal-MR (500mg/2mg) (500mg/2mg)
International :
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