Mefenamic Acid Capsule: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Name: Mefenamic Acid Capsule: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Duration: 5 min 7 s
Description: Mefenamic acid is a prescription NSAID that treats mild to moderate pain. It is also used to treat painful period cramps (primary dysmenorrhea). It works by decreasing pain and inflammation.

Mefenamic Acid Capsule

Generic name	Mefenamic acid
Drug class	Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
Forms	Capsule (250 mg)

Mefenamic acid is a prescription NSAID that treats mild to moderate pain. It is also used to treat painful period cramps (primary dysmenorrhea). It works by decreasing pain and inflammation.

General information

Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.