Hostan Mefenamic Acid (per card)

Description

Description

Mefenamic acid is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is used short-term (7 days or less) to treat mild to moderate pain in adults and children who are at least 14 years old. Mefenamic acid is also used to treat menstrual pain.

Mefenamic acid may cause serious side effects. Stop using mefenamic acid and call your doctor at once if you have:

• shortness of breath (even with mild exertion)
• swelling or rapid weight gain
• nausea, diarrhea, flu-like symptoms (fever, swollen glands, muscle aches, severe weakness)
• a skin rash, no matter how mild
• signs of stomach bleeding–bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds
• liver problems–loss of appetite, stomach pain (upper right side), tiredness, itching, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)
• kidney problems–little or no urination, swelling in your feet or ankles, feeling tired or short of breath
• low red blood cells (anemia)–pale skin, unusual tiredness, feeling light-headed or short of breath, cold hands and feet.