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 1 Tab TID PO p
 MEFE›AMIC ACID is contraindicated in
Mefenamic Acid MEFE›AMIC ACID is a non- patients with known hypersensitivity
 Date ordered: steroidal anti- to mefenamic acid. MEFE›AMICACID should
 14 Jan 2011 inflammatory drug (› AID) that not be given to patients who have experienced

  exhibits anti-inflammatory, asthma, urticaria, or allergic-type reactions after

 
› AID analgesic, and antipyretic taking aspirin or other › AIDs.
activities in animal models. The 1.
mechanism of action
of MEFE›AMIC ACID, like
that of other › AIDs, is not
completely understood but may
be related to prostaglandin
synthetase inhibition.

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ë For relief of mild to
moderate pain in patients
• 14 years of age, when
therapy will not exceed
one week (7 days).
ë For treatment of primary
dysmenorrhea.