Mefenamic Acid General Information
Mefenamic Acid is basically a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and is used to treat pain. This drug is extremely effective for menstrual pain and is generally prescribed to relief moderate to severe pain. Mefenamic acid is available in form of capsule in the market. Usually this drug is taken along food every 6 hours as needed for up to 1 week. Medical recommendation is strictly required before using this medication. Patients allergic to mefenamic acid or any other inactive ingredients present in the capsule should immediately stop consuming this medication. Patients taking antacids or any other supplements such as, angiotensin converting enzymes (ACE) inhibitors like: benazepril (Lotensin), enalapril (Vasotec), captopril (Capoten), lisinopril (Zestril, Prinivil), fosinopril (Monopril), perindopril (Aceon), moexipril (Univasc), ramipril (Altace) trandolapril (Mavik), quinapril (Accupril) and amiodarone (Pacerone, Cordarone) should be consulted with the doctor. People suffering from swelling of the hands, ankles, feet, lower legs or liver, heart diseases or kidney diseases are strictly recommended to share it with the doctor. Pregnant women, nursing mother, consuming alcohol frequently should also be disclosed to the doctor. This drug should be stored at room temperature away from heat, light and moisture. Mefenamic acid capsules are available in 1strength -- mefenamic acid 250 mg. |
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How to Buy Mefenamic AcidMefenamic Acid is one of the medications used to treat pain conditions that include inflammation and is a non-steroidal medicine. When this medication is purchased at the online pharmacy, to buy Mefenamic Acid the written prescription will need to be emailed or faxed. That is because this pain relief medication is available by prescription only. How to Take Mefenamic AcidDosage of Mefenamic acid depends upon various factors like medical conditions that a person may have and other medications that a person may be presently taking. This medication should be taken with food and water. Condition Mefenamic Acid TreatsMefenamic acid is used for the treatment of several circumstances related to inflammation and pain. Normally, this medication provides pain relief like for ache following medical procedure, from straining the muscle, or from tendonitis or bursitis. Mefenamic Acid Side EffectsThe possibility of developing any side-effect depends upon several factors like Mefenamic acid dosage, age of a person, additional medical conditions as well as current medicines. Some serious side-effects may be noticed while using Mefenamic acid. |
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