Mefenamic Acid MYREFEN 250mg Capsule 100’s

Description

Mefenamic Acid MYREFEN 250mg Capsule 100’s

FORMULATION Each capsule contains: Mefenamic Acid, USP 250 mg

DOSAGE AND MODE OF ADMINISTRATION One to two capsules three times daily or as prescribed by the physician. Treatment should not exceed seven (7) days.

INDICATIONS It is indicated for the relief of mild to moderate pain including headache, dental pain, postoperative, and postpartum pain and dysmenorrhoea, in musculoskeletal, and joint disorders such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, in menorrhagia, and in children with fever and juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

SIDE EFFECTS: 1. Bleeding stomach ulcers. Stop taking NSAID if there is burning stomach pain, black bowel movements or bloody coffee ground vomiting. 2. Liver impairment the signs of which include nausea, vomiting, tiredness, loss of appetite, jaundice (yellow coloring of skin and eyes), flu-like symptoms and dark urine. If these happen stop taking NSAID. 3. Kidney problems. Stop taking this NSAID if there is worsening of kidney problem. 4. Fluid retention in the body and swelling. Fluid retention may occur and potentially serious if there is high blood pressure or heart failure. 5. Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to aspirin. Consult your doctor if you have: -heart problems -high blood pressure -stomach ulcers or stomach bleeding -asthma -allergy to aspirin or another NSAID -renal problem If you are pregnant or trying to be pregnant or are breast feeding-consult your physician or healthcare professional.