Mefenamic acid, a Non steroidal anti inflammatory drug that acts as a pain relief medication and when in combination with another drug called Dicyclomine Hydrochloride it works very effectively in treating dysmenorrhoea.
Mefenamic acid also helps in treating pain related to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, dental pain, inflammation and mild to moderate fever. Mefenamic acid because of its pharmaocological action is pretty helpful to ease the pain during menstrual cycle.
This drug which has been a a saviour for all the women suffering from dysmenorrhoea , now is under an alert. Recently in November 2023, Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission has issued a druf safety alert under the commonly used drug "MEFENAMIC ACID".
It has been noted that severe reactions such as extensive skin rashes , fever, lymphadenopathy and organ involvement with serious complications all these symptoms noted together as DRESS syndrome, and these reactions are seen as late as 4-6 weeks after taking the medicine.
Physicians are advised to monitor closely while prescribing Mefenamic acid to their patients and general public is not advised to take the medication without the prescription of a doctor.
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