Lapistan Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Mefenamic acid

Indications/Uses

Dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia. Rheumatic, muscular & traumatic pain. Headache, migraine, sciatica, toothache & fever.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & childn >14 yr Initially 500 mg then 250 mg 6 hrly. Childn >6 mth 6.5 mg/kg 6-8 hrly. Max: 7 days. Dysmenorrhea/menorrhagia 500 mg 3 times daily for 5 days.

Administration

Should be taken with food: Take immediately after meals.

Contraindications

Peptic or intestinal ulceration, inflammatory bowel disease, renal or hepatic impairment.

Special Precautions

Asthma. Pregnancy.

Adverse Reactions

GI disturbances & bleeding, peptic ulceration; headache, drowsiness, dizziness, nervousness; skin rashes, blood dyscrasias, nephropathy.

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Drug Interactions

Oral anticoagulants.

MIMS Class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

ATC Classification

M01AG01 - mefenamic acid ; Belongs to the class of non-steroidal antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products, fenamates.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Lapistan caplet 500 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's (Rp70,000/boks)

Lapistan

mefenamic acid

Manufacturer:

Lapi