Mefenamicdrug info
mefenamic acid 250 MG Oral Capsule
What it is used for
Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of mefenamic acid capsules and other treatment options before deciding to use mefenamic acid capsules. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals (see WARNINGS; Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Ulceration, and Perforation ). Mefenamic acid capsules are indicated: For relief of mild to moderate pain in patients ≥14 years of age, when therapy will not exceed one week (7 days). For treatment of primary dysmenorrhea.
Text above is quoted in full from the FDA-approved drug label published by openFDA, effective July 19, 2024. Matched to this product by RxNorm code. Cross-references to other sections of the full prescribing information have been removed, since they point to a document not shown here. Nothing else is changed: no sentence is shortened, reworded or summarised.
Description
Mefenamic acid is a member of the fenamate group of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Each ivory capsule contains 250 mg of mefenamic acid for oral administration. Mefenamic acid is a white to greyish-white, odorless, microcrystalline powder with a melting point of 230° to 231°C and water solubility of 0.004% at pH 7.1. The chemical name is N-2,3-xylylanthranilic acid. The molecular weight is 241.29. Its molecular formula is C 15 H 15 NO 2 and the structural formula of mefenamic acid is: Each capsule also contains lactose monohydrate and magnesium stearate. The capsule shell contains gelatin, sodium lauryl sulfate, titanium dioxide, D&C yellow No. 10, FD&C yellow No. 6 and FD&C red No. 3. image-01
Text above is quoted in full from the FDA-approved drug label published by openFDA, effective July 19, 2024. Matched to this product by RxNorm code. Cross-references to other sections of the full prescribing information have been removed, since they point to a document not shown here. Nothing else is changed: no sentence is shortened, reworded or summarised.
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