What is mefenamic acid used for

Mefenamic Acid is used in patients ≥ 14 years of age:

• • For relief of mild to moderate pain, when therapy will not exceed one week (7 days)

• • For treatment of primary dysmenorrhea.

Do not take mefenamic acid if:

• • You have a cardiovascular risk: mefenamic acid may cause increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, myocardial infarction, and stroke, which can be fatal.

• • You have gastrointestinal risk: mefenamic acid cause an increased risk of serious gastrointestinal adverse events including bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the stomach or intestines, which can be fatal.

• • You have hypersensitivity to mefenamic acid.

• • You have experienced asthma, urticaria, or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or another anti-inflammatory.

• • You have a preexisting renal disease.

Warnings and precautions

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking mefenamic acid if you have or have had any medical conditions, especially the following: