Mefenamic acid / Paracetamol
Non-opioid analgesic / antipyretic
What it is used for
Painful conditions requiring analgesia where NSAIDs are not contraindicated; primary dysmenorrhoea. Clinical selection for Mefenamic acid / Paracetamol should follow culture results where relevant, Kenya STG/EML recommendations, and the current product SmPC. Class context: Non-opioid analgesic / antipyretic. Confirm site-specific dose, duration and monitoring before prescribing.
Warnings
[From component Mefenamic Acid] Renal impairment, asthma, infection and other treatable organic causes before prescribing for menorrhagia, possible NSAIDs cross sensitivity. 10a, 12, B
Possible side effects
[From component Mefenamic Acid] GI disturbances, peptic ulceration, asthma, blood dyscrasia, allergic reactions, renal failure, visual disturbances, ear pain, headache, dizziness drowsiness, and glucose intolerance in diabetes, palpitations.
Storage
Store as labelled. Keep out of reach of children.
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