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MEFTAL -P dosage and side effect enquiry


My son was having high fever, and as recommended by our doctor, MEFTAL -P dosage was given thrice a day. His fever is gone, however he has stopped eating anything. I am little worried. Though he is taking ample fluids like, water milk etc, but avoidin...
by Priti in India, 04/25/2016

Mefenamic Acid in children.


I have two daughters, aged 6 and 3. Whenever they get fever, their pediatritian prescribes mefenamic acid syrup (Meftal-P) 100mg per 5 ml. If the fever is high, we were told to give 10 ml twice daily for the elder child and 5 ml twice daily for the yo...
by Srikanth H.R. in Hyderabad, India., 02/02/2006

acid in body


what is the side effect of mefenamic acid if you drink it and your pregnant?  
by angel in philippines, 01/12/2008

Mefenamic acid allergic reaction?


Ive been prescribed mefenamic acid for 500mg 3 times daily for my nerve pains after having shingles. I wad also given magnesium trisil to accompany the above medication. However, after taking the 1st dosage at 11am, i start to have puffy eyes so i thi...
by amelia in singapore, 12/31/2007

correct dosage of taking mefenamic acid


What is the dosage i should take to get relief from my toothache? I have mitral valve prolapse, is it safe for me to take mefenamic acid?
by sheila in Cebu City,Philippines, 04/27/2007

Mefenamic acid
Mefenamic acid (Ponstan)
Mefenamic Acid
(meh-fen- NAM-ick AH-sid)
Pregnancy Category: C Apo-Mefenamic Nu-Mefenamic PMS-Mefenamic Acid Ponstan Ponstel (Rx)

Classification: Nonsteroidal, anti-inflammatory drug

See Also: See also Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs .

Action/Kinetics: Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis. Is an anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and analgesic. Peak plasma levels: 2-4 hr; t 1/2: 2-4 hr; duration: 4-6 hr. Slowly absorbed from the GI tract, metabolized by the liver, and excreted in the urine and feces.

Uses: Short-term relief ( < 1 week) of mild to moderate pain (e.g., pain associated with tooth extraction and musculoskeletal disorders). Primary dysmenorrhea. Investigational: PMS, sunburn.

Contraindications: Ulceration or chronic inflammation of the GI tract, pregnancy or possibility thereof, children under 14, and hypersensitivity to the drug.

Special Concerns: Dosage has not been established in children less than 14 years of age. Use with caution in clients with impaired renal or hepatic function, asthma, or clients on anticoagulant therapy.

Additional Side Effects: Autoimmune hemolytic anemia if used more than 12 months. Diarrhea may be significant. Rash (maculopapular type).

Laboratory Test Alterations: False + test for urinary bile using diazo tablets.

Drug Interactions: Anticoagulants / Hypoprothrombinemia R/T plasma protein binding Insulin / Insulin requirement Lithium / Lithium plasma levels

How Supplied: Capsule: 250 mg

Dosage
?Capsules Analgesia, primary dysmenorrhea.
Adults and children over 14 years of age, initial: 500 mg; then, 250 mg q 6 hr.

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Arif, Arif - 01/13/2014

No. Cats are very special alniams. They have a unique body biochemistry and liver function that makes NSAIDS especially dangerous. Cats do not have enough of the enzyme bilirubin-glucuronide enzyme. That fact makes the NSAID linger in the cats bloodstream. If you must give an NSAID, it is best tolerated by the cat to give meloxicam and ketoprofen in limited doses, less frequently. Also, since these medications are VERY tough on the stomach, give the cat cimetidine, ranitidine, famotidine to coat the stomach 20 minutes prior to the NSAID. AS ALWAYS, CONSULT A VETERINARIAN BEFORE GIVING ANY MEDICATION.

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