RiteMED Mefenamic Acid Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Mefenamic acid

Indications/Uses

Relief of mild to moderate pain eg, headache, dental pain, myalgia, pain associated w/ cancer, soft-tissue rheumatism, sprain, tendinitis, low back pain, dysmenorrhea, traumatic pain, postpartum pain & post-op pain.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & childn >14 yr 500 mg followed by 250 mg 6 hrly.

Administration

Should be taken with food: Take immediately after meals.

Contraindications

Active gastric or peptic ulceration, preexisting renal disease.

Special Precautions

Allergic disorders, coagulation defects; renal, cardiac or hepatic impairment, porphyria. Pregnancy & lactation. Elderly.

Adverse Reactions

GI discomfort, nausea, diarrhea, anorexia, peptic ulcer, dizziness, nervousness, drowsiness, insomnia, blurred vision, eye irritation, renal impairment, urticaria, rash.

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Drug Interactions

Protein-bound drugs eg, hydantoins, salicylates, sulfonamides & sulfonylureas; anticoagulants & thrombolytic agents; lithium; ACE inhibitors.

MIMS Class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

ATC Classification

M01AG01 - mefenamic acid ; Belongs to the class of non-steroidal antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products, fenamates.

Regulatory Classification

250 mg:Non-Rx;500 mg:Rx

Presentation/Packing

Form

RiteMED Mefenamic Acid tab 250 mg

Packing/Price

100's (P375/box, P3.75/tab)

Form

RiteMED Mefenamic Acid tab 500 mg

Packing/Price

100's (P425/box, P4.25/tab)

RiteMED Mefenamic Acid

mefenamic acid

Manufacturer:

RiteMED

Distributor:

United Lab