Mefenamate

Mefenamic acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic properties, and a demonstrable antipyretic effect. It has been shown to inhibit prostaglandin activity. Indications 1. As an anti-inflammatory analgesic for the symptomatic relief of rheumatoid arthritis (including Still’s Disease), osteoarthritis, and pain including muscular, traumatic and dental pain, headaches of most aetiology, post-operative and post-partum pain; pyrexia in children.

2. Primary dysmenorrhoea. 3. Menorrhagia due to dysfunctional causes and presence of an IUD when other pelvic pathology has been ruled out.

Adult (>18 years old) MEFENAMIC (mefenamic acid) is indicated for the relief of pain of moderate severity in conditions such as: • muscular aches and pains • primary dysmenorrhea • headache • dental pain For patients with an increased risk of developing CV and/or GI adverse events, other management strategies that do NOT include the use of NSAIDs should be considered first (see