Mefenamic acid tablets

Mefenamic acid is medication licensed for use in both painful periods (dysmenorrhoea) and heavy periods (menorrhagia). It belongs to the class of medications known as NSAID's which also includes naproxen and ibuprofen.

Talk to a healthcare professional before taking mefenamic acid if you have had or suffer with any of the following conditions:

• - an allergic reaction to medicines in the past
• - high blood pressure
• - Any heart problems
• - stomach ulcers, bleeding in the stomach or intestines, or a hole in your stomach
• - allergic reaction to any non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIDs)
• - Liver or kidney issues
• - Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis
• - blood clotting disorder
• - plans for pregnancy or are breastfeeding

Directions: Take ONE tablet three times a day. Start taking on first day of painful/heavy period and continue throughout your period where required. Do NOT use after your period.

Tablet core Mefenamic acid 500mg Lactose monohydrate Pregelatinized starch Maize starch Povidone Colloidal anhydrous silica Talc Magnesium stearate Croscarmellose sodium type A Sodium laurilsulfate Coating (Opadry OY-LS-22808) Hypromellose Lactose Macrogol 4000 Vanillin Quinoline yellow (E 104) Sunset yellow (E 110) Titanium dioxide (E 171) Polish (Opaglos AG7350) Beeswax, white Carnauba wax, yellow Polysorbate 20 Sorbic acid (E 200).

The following side effects have been reported with Mefenamic acid, please seek advice from a healthcare professional if you suffer with any of the following:

• - Any allergic reactions- this may include skin rashes but can also include more severe reactions such as breathing issues- if these occur seek urgent medical advice.
• - Vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation
• - Severe stomach pain

Please refer to the Patient information leaflet for further information regarding side effects before taking this medication. If you have any queries regarding side effects please speak to a healthcare professional.