Mefcid-500
Tablet
Dose Type
Information
Mefcid-500 is the brand name for the mefenamic acid 500mg belonging to class NSAIDs. It is used to relief from stomach pain due to menstruation, headache and body pain.
Therapeutic Class
NSAIDs
Dose and Direction of Use
- Take the tablet orally with food.
- Swallow the whole tablet without breaking, chewimg or crushing the tablet.
- Follow the dose and duration as per the direction.
Mode of Action
It involves inhibition of cyclooxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2). Mefenamic acid is a potent inhibitor of prostaglandin synthesis in vitro.
Uses
- Menstrual cramps
- Pain and inflammation
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
- High blood pressure
- Abnormal bleeding in the brain
Precautions and Warning
- Discuss with doctor before starting the medication.
- Follow the dose and dosing interval strictly.
- Once the pain goes away, you can stop taking the medication but do not start or stop taking medication randomly.
- Do not skip or overdose the medicine.
- If any hypersensitive reaction occurs, consult with doctor immediately.
