MEFENAMIC ACID
Mefenamic acid is an anti-inflammatory painkiller (NSAID) used mainly for period pain and general pain with inflammation.
What Mefenamic Acid Is Used For
- Period pain
- Headache and dental pain
- Muscle and joint pain
- Pain with inflammation
Common Side Effects
- Stomach upset or indigestion
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
Precautions
Take mefenamic acid with food and use it for as short a time as possible. Like all NSAIDs it can irritate the stomach and affect the kidneys with long use. Avoid it if you have had stomach ulcers, and do not combine it with another anti-inflammatory painkiller.
This page is general information only. It is not a substitute for advice from your doctor or pharmacist, and it does not include dosage. Always follow the directions given to you and read the leaflet inside the pack.
