Fenamic may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fenamic is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
UNSAFE
Fenamic may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Fenamic should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fenamic may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Fenamic is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
CAUTION
Fenamic should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fenamic may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Fenamic 50mg/5ml Suspension
Introduction
Fenamic is used in the treatment of moderate to severe pain conditions like menstrual pain, headache, muscle pain, joint pain or dental pain. It effectively alleviates pain and inflammation.
Fenamic should be taken with food. The dose and duration w ... Show more
Uses of Fenamic
Pain relief
Side effects of Fenamic
Common
Vomiting
Nausea
Indigestion
Diarrhea
Loss of appetite
How to use Fenamic
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Fenamic is to be taken with food.
How Fenamic works
Fenamic is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever, pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Quick Tips
It should be taken with food or milk to avoid getting an upset stomach.
It can cause serious complications like stomach bleeding and kidney problems if taken for a long time.
Meftal 250mg Tablet DT can raise your risk of blood clots, heart attack, or a stroke.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
Brief Description
Indication
Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Dysmenorrhoea, Menorrhagia, Dental pain, Pain and inflammation, Mild to moderate pain, Postoperative pain
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Adult Dose
Oral
Rheumatoid arthritis; Mild to moderate pain; Dental pain; Postoperative pain; Dysmenorrhoea; Osteoarthritis; Menorrhagia
Adult: 250-500 mg upto ... Show more
Child Dose
Oral
Rheumatoid arthritis; Mild to moderate pain; Dental pain; Postoperative pain; Dysmenorrhoea; Osteoarthritis; Menorrhagia
Child: >6 mth 25 mg/kg ... Show more
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to mefenamic acid, aspirin or other NSAIDs. Patient w/ inflammatory bowel disease, active ulceration or chronic inflammation of the u ... Show more
Mode of Action
Mefenamic acid, an anthranilic acid derivative, is a prototypical NSAID. It reversibly inhibits the cyclooxygenase-1 and -2 (COX-1 and -2) enzymes, th ... Show more
Precaution
Patient w/ known CV disease or risk factors for CV disease, history of GI bleeding or peptic ulceration, fluid retention or heart failure. Renal and h ... Show more
Side Effect
>10%
Borderline elevations of one or more LFTs (<15%)
1-10%
Abdominal pain,Anorexia,Diarrhea,Nausea,Pyrosis,Gastritis,Flatulence,Constipation,Ste ... Show more
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Category: C; D in 3rd trimester or near delivery.
Interaction
Concomitant use w/ CYP2C9 isoenzyme inhibitors may alter safety and efficacy of mefenamic acid. May enhance methotrexate toxicity. Reduced BP response ... Show more
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