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Fenamol

📌 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:
Age Dosage*
6 - 12 months5 ml
2 - 4 years10 ml
5 - 8 years15 ml
9 - 12 years20 ml

* 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 the 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

Diarrhoea occasionally occurs, and rarely drowsiness, dizziness and haematological changes may occur.

📌 STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

  • Suspension: Store below 25°C and do not refrigerate.
  • Capsules: Store below 30°C in a dry place.
  • Tablets: Store below 30°C in a dry place.

📌 PHARMACEUTICAL FORMS

  • Fenamol Paediatric 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.