Dolfenal® 250mg

Mefenamic Acid

Dolfenal® 250mg

• For the relief of mild to moderate pain including headache, dental pain, pain after childbirth or surgery, primary dysmenorrhea, and menorrhagia (heavy menstrual period) due to dysfunctional causes.
• For the relief of pain associated with musculoskeletal and joint disorders including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

This product contains mefenamic acid which belongs to a group of medicines called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Like other NSAIDs, mefenamic acid works by changing the body’s chemical response to pain, swelling and fever, resulting in relief of symptoms of inflammation (e.g. swelling, redness) and relief of pain.

• Like other NSAIDs, the lowest effective dose should be used for the shortest possible time.
• This medicine is given orally and may be taken with food or milk if stomach upset occurs.
• Usual recommended dose in adults and adolescents older than 14 years:
• 1 to 2 tablets every 8 hours, as needed, or, as directed by a doctor.
• For the relief of dysmenorrhea and premenstrual syndrome (PMS):
• 1 to 2 tablets every 8 hours while symptoms persist (period pains and other associated symptoms), or, as directed by a doctor.
• For menstrual cramps (period pain), mefenamic acid is usually taken during each period as soon as cramps begin and continued for a few days until the pain subsides.
• For heavy menstrual periods, mefenamic acid is taken from the beginning of the period and continued according to your doctor’s advice.

* Do not take for more than 7 days unless directed by a doctor.

For more information on safety, precaution, and other information about this product, please see the Patient Information Leaflet.