MEFENAMIC ACID CAPSULE 250MG

"BEFORE USING THIS MEDICINE:
* Inform your Doctor or Pharmacist if you are allergic to any prescription or
non-prescription medicine; taking other medicines or have other medical
problems; pregnant planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
* Check with your Doctor Pharmacists or Nurse if information in this
leaflet causes you special concern or if you want additional information
about your medicine and its use.
* Inform your doctor if you have any of these conditions : STOMACH ULCER;
BLEEDING PROBLEMS; HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE; HEART CONDITION; KIDNEY DISEASE;
LIVER PROBLEMS; IF YOU ARE TAKING A DIURETIC; IF YOU ARE TAKING A BLOOD
THINNER; IF YOU ARE OVER 65 YEARS OF AGE.
COMMON USES FOR THIS MEDICINE:
1- For the treatment of PAIN GENERALIZED
2- For the treatment of DYSMENORRHEA
HOW TO USE THIS MEDICINE:
Use this medicine exactly as directed on the label unless instructed
differently by your doctor
* Take with food or milk to minimize stomach upset.
* DO NOT EXCEED recommended dosage.
* Taking more than the recommended dose may cause stomach bleeding.
* Patient should read specific ""PATIENT INFORMATION"" provided with this
medicine before starting treatment and each time their prescription is
renewed.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU MISS A DOSE:
Take when remembered unless time for next dose. No double doses.
HOW TO STORE THIS MEDICINE:
Keep in original closed container in a dark cool and dry place away from
children. Discard unneeded medicine.
STOP TAKING THIS MEDICINE AND GET EMERGENCY HELP IMMEDIATELY IF ANY OF THE
FOLLOWING OCCURS (SEE SYMPTOMS BELOW):
Shortness of breath fast or irregular breathing fever joint pain fast
pulse lightheadedness or fainting swelling of face hives & itching.
CALL YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY IF YOU EXPERIENCE:
Skin rash; Swelling of feet or lower legs; Visual disturbances; Itching;
Stomach or intestinal bleeding; Weight gain; Headache.
OTHER SIDE EFFECTS:
Nausea; Dizziness; Rapid heart rate; High blood pressure; Swelling usually of
face or lips; Irregular heartbeat; Abnormal blood cell count; Blurred vision;
Confusion; Inflammation of the urinary bladder; Drowsiness; Stomach or
intestinal irritation; Gastric or intestinal ulcers; Congestive heart
failure; Hallucinations; Liver inflammation; Difficulty falling asleep;
Numbness or tingling in hands and feet; Shortness of breath; Severe skin
reactions; Fluid retention; Nervousness; Ringing in ears; Vomiting; Stomach
discomfort or pain; Indigestion; Heartburn.
If symptoms are mild but do not go away or are bothersome check with your
doctor. IF ANY OF THE ABOVE SIDE EFFECTS IS SEVERE CALL YOUR DOCTOR
IMMEDIATELY.
PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS:
* STOP TAKING MEDICINE & GET EMERGENCY HELP IMMEDIATELY IF A
HYPERSENSITIVITY OR ANAPHYLACTIC REACTION occurs: (see symptoms below):-
* shortness of breath fast or irregular breathing fever joint pain fast
pulse lightheadedness or fainting swelling of face hives & itching.
* Safety of use during pregnancy has not been established. This medicine
SHOULD NOT BE USED DURING PREGNANCY unle"