Used for short periods to relieve different types of pain, including menstrual pain.Belongs to a class of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Brand Names:
Ponstel
Contraindications:
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to mefenamic acid, aspirin, or other pain and arthritis medicines, such as Motrin®, Aleve® or Naprosyn®, Indocin®, or Clinoril®. The reaction may have included wheezing or trouble breathing, hives, rash, or swelling in the face
Uses:
Capsule
Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often.
Take your tablets with a full glass of water.
If the medicine upsets your stomach, take it with food, milk, or antacids (such as Maalox® or Mylanta®).
If a dose is missed:
Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for your next regular dose, wait until then to take your medicine and skip the missed dose.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Storage:
Store your medicine at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
You should not use this medicine with aspirin or products that contain aspirin, naproxen (Aleve®), or ibuprofen (Advil® or Motrin®).
Avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medicine.
Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking Coumadin®.
Warnings:
Talk with your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have heart disease, high blood pressure, liver or kidney disease, blood disorders, or ulcers or other stomach problems.
You should not use mefenamic acid for more than 7 days unless your doctor tells you to.
Ulcers and stomach bleeding are sometimes caused by this type of medicine. These problems can happen without warning signs. You may need to see your doctor for regular check-ups while you are taking this medicine.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
