COMPOSITION :
Each 5 ml (suspension) contains : Mefenamic Acid B.P. 50 mg.
Each capsule contains : Mefenamic Acid B.P. 250 mg.
Each f/c tablet contains : Mefenamic Acid B.P. 500 mg.
DESCRIPTION :
Fenamol (Mefenamic Acid) is a non-steroidal agent with anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic activity.
INDICATIONS :
Fenamol is indicated :
- For the relief of mild to moderate pain including muscular or traumatic origin, dental pain, headache and
post-operative pain.
- For the relief of pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis (including Still’s disease) and osteoarthritis.
- As an antipyretic .
- For the relief of premenstrual syndrome and dysmenorrhoea.
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION :
Fenamol is administered after meals with a full glass of water .
Adults : one tablet (500 mg) or 2 capsules (250 mg) three times daily for not longer than 7 days at one time.
Children : 25 mg / Kg daily in three divided doses for not longer than 7 days, except in Still’s disease and
according to the following schedule :
* Doses may be repeated as necessary up to three times daily .
RESTRICTIONS ON USE :
Contraindications
- Patients with hypersensitivity to Mefenamic Acid or patients in whom aspirin or other non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs precipitate symptoms of bronchospasm, allergic rhinitis or urticaria .
- Patients with active ulceration or chronic inflammation of either upper or lower G.I.T.
- Patients with renal or hepatic impairment .
Precautions
Apart from Still’s disease, therapy should not be continued for longer than 7 days in children.
SIDE EFFECTS :
Diarrhea occasionally occurs and rarely drowsiness, dizziness and hematological changes may occur .
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS :
- Suspension : Store below 25°C & do not refrigerate.
- Capsules : Store below 30°C in a dry place.
- Tablets : Store below 30°C in a dry place.
PRESENTATIONS :
Fenamol Pediatric Suspension : Bottle of 60 ml and 100 ml.
Fenamol 250 Capsules : Pack of 20 capsules and hospital packs of different sizes.
Fenamol 500 f/c Tablets : Pack of 10 tablets and hospital packs of different sizes .