Kenyan Health Patient Information Leaflet
Non-opioid analgesic / antipyretic
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.
Dosing is indication-, age-, weight- and organ-function-specific for this INN. Do not use class averages for high-risk patients. Confirm the exact regimen in the current SmPC and Kenya Standard Treatment Guidelines. Typical professional workflow: (1) confirm indication, (2) check renal/hepatic function, (3) screen interactions/allergies, (4) select dose/route/duration, (5) define monitoring.
[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.
Store as labelled. Keep out of reach of children.