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Mefenamic Acid + Paracetamol

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Uses of Mefenamic Acid + Paracetamol

  • Mefenamic Acid + Paracetamol is used to treat pain migraine headache, inflammation, period pain, muscle pain, tooth pain, joint pain, pain after surgery, heavy bleeding during periods, ear pain, fever, flu, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis.
  • It is effective in treating headaches, toothaches, and musculoskeletal pain, making it useful for conditions like arthritis. 
  • Its versatile pain-relieving properties also make it suitable for managing post-surgical discomfort.

Side effects of Mefenamic Acid + Paracetamol

The side effects of Mefenamic Acid + Paracetamol are:

  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Abdominal pain
  • Constipation 
  • Indigestion

How Mefenamic Acid + Paracetamol works

  • Mefenamic Acid + Paracetamol is a pain reliever.
  • Mefenamic acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that reduces pain, inflammation, and swelling by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) in the body.
  • Paracetamol, on the other hand, works primarily in the brain to reduce fever and alleviate pain by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins in the central nervous system. 
  • Together, they provide enhanced pain relief and help lower fever, making the combination effective for various types of pain and inflammation.

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Amit SharmaClinical Health & Medical Writer| 3 years

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Amatul Ameen
Amatul Ameen Clinical Health & Medical Writer| 13 years

B. Pharm, MSc.

Expert Advice

Dosage Forms Available

  • Mefenamic Acid + Paracetamol can be taken orally (tablet and suspension).

Age And Dose Restrictions

  • This combination is intended for adults and children over six months of age. 

Contraindications 

  • This combination is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to mefenamic acid or paracetamol, patients with pre-existing asthma, aspirin-sensitive asthma, and during coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. 

Other Medications To Avoid With This Medicine

  • Avoid taking antacids (aluminium hydroxide), antiarrhythmics (digoxin), diuretics (furosemide), anticoagulants (warfarin), immunosuppressive medications (methotrexate), cholesterol-lowering medications (cholestyramine), prokinetic agents (metoclopramide and domperidone), anticonvulsants (carbamazepine), antihypertensives (amlodipine), antibiotics (amikacin, tobramycin, gentamicin), and other NSAIDs (aspirin) with this combination. These medications may alter the safety and effectiveness of Mefenamic Acid + Paracetamol.

Overdose And Missed Dose

  • Overdose can cause lethargy, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. These symptoms need to be managed as an emergency in a hospital setting. Therefore, strict adherence to the prescribed dose is essential.
  • If you miss a dose of this combination, take it as soon as you remember. But, if the next dose is near, skip the missed dose and resume the regular dosing regime.

Management Of Side Effects

  • Take this combination with food to reduce gastrointestinal side effects and continue taking it as prescribed. If side effects worsen or persist, consult your doctor for a possible treatment plan adjustment.

Use In Driving And Operating Machinery

  • This combination can cause dizziness and drowsiness. It is not recommended to drive, operate machinery, or do other activities requiring mental alertness or coordination after this combination. 

Use In Pregnancy And Lactation

  • This combination is not recommended during the third trimester of pregnancy. Caution is advised during 1st and 2nd trimester of pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Caution In Other Conditions

  • Caution is advised in older adults and patients with heart conditions, active ulceration/bleeding, chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract and kidney and liver impairment.

Special Dietary And Lifestyle Recommendation

  • Avoid alcohol consumption, as it may increase the risk of liver toxicity and adverse side effects.
  • Take this combination only for the prescribed duration.
  • Maintain a healthy weight. Excess weight can contribute to joint pain and inflammation, so maintaining a healthy weight can reduce these issues.
  • Engage in regular, low-impact exercises such as walking, swimming, or cycling to improve flexibility and strengthen muscles.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, this combination is a painkiller that helps reduce mild to moderate pain associated with various conditions.

This combination typically show their effects within 30 minutes to an hour after ingestion. However, individual responses may vary. 

No, this combination is not habit-forming and is generally safe when used as directed.

This combination may impair female fertility and is not recommended in women attempting to conceive.

This combination usually requires a prescription and is not available over the counter.

This combination may relieve pain for up to a few hours. However, the duration of effect of this medication can vary with the individual and the severity of the condition being treated.

This combination can be effective in relieving painful menstruation. However, its use for stomach pain should only be done when a doctor advises.

Terms & Conditions


Mefenamic Acid + Paracetamol in other salts

ACECLOFENAC + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHENACECLOFENAC + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + SERRATIOPEPTIDASEDICLOFENAC + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHENPARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHENIBUPROFEN + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHENNIMESULIDE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHENCHLORZOXAZONE + DICLOFENAC + PARACETAMOLDICLOFENAC + PARACETAMOL + SERRATIOPEPTIDASEACECLOFENAC + PARACETAMOL + CHLORZOXAZONEMEFENAMIC ACIDDROTAVERINE + MEFENAMIC ACIDCETIRIZINE + PARACETAMOL + PHENYLEPHRINECHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE + PARACETAMOL + PHENYLEPHRINEDICYCLOMINE + MEFENAMIC ACIDDICYCLOMINE + PARACETAMOLTRANEXAMIC ACID + MEFENAMIC ACIDPARACETAMOL + CAFFEINEACECLOFENAC + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + RABEPRAZOLEDEXTROPROPOXYPHENE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHENLORNOXICAM + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHENNIMESULIDE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + SERRATIOPEPTIDASEDEXTROPROPOXYPHENE + DICYCLOMINE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHENPARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + TRAMADOLDEXIBUPROFEN + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHENDICYCLOMINE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + TRAMADOLDICLOFENAC + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + THIOCOLCHICOSIDECAFFEINE + CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLPROPANOLAMINEACECLOFENAC + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + TRYPSIN-CHYMOTRYPSINCAFFEINE + LEVOCETIRIZINE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINECETIRIZINE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDEPARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + RACEMETHIONINECETIRIZINE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PSEUDOEPHEDRINEAMBROXOL + LEVOCETIRIZINE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINECPM + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLPROPANOLAMINECHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINECHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLPROPANOLAMINECHLORPHENIRAMINE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINECHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE + MENTHOL + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE + SODIUM CITRATECHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE + SODIUM CITRATECHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE + MENTHOL + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDECHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE + MENTHOL + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINE + SODIUM CITRATECAMYLOFIN + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHENCHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINE + SODIUM CITRATEPARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PROMETHAZINELEVOCETIRIZINE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINECHLORPHENIRAMINE + DEXTROMETHORPHAN + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINECHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE + DEXTROMETHORPHAN + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINEDOMPERIDONE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHENCETIRIZINE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLPROPANOLAMINECHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PSEUDOEPHEDRINEAMBROXOL + LEVOCETIRIZINE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHENMETOCLOPRAMIDE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHENDOMPERIDONE + FLUNARIZINE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHENONDANSETRON + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHENLEVOCETIRIZINE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PSEUDOEPHEDRINEBROMHEXINE + CHLORPHENIRAMINE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINEIBUPROFEN + MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHENCAFFEINE + CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINEACECLOFENAC + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + THIOCOLCHICOSIDEACECLOFENAC + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + TIZANIDINEPARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + SERRATIOPEPTIDASEACECLOFENAC + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + TRAMADOLCHLORZOXAZONE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHENCAFFEINE + IBUPROFEN + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHENDOMPERIDONE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + TRAMADOLPARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + TAPENTADOLDICYCLOMINE + PAMABROM + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHENIBUPROFEN + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + SERRATIOPEPTIDASECAFFEINE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINECAFFEINE + DIPHENHYDRAMINE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINECAMYLOFIN + MEFENAMIC ACIDDICLOFENAC + METHOCARBAMOL + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHENHYOSCINE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHENETORICOXIB + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHENCETIRIZINE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHENCAFFEINE + CHLORPHENIRAMINE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINEDICLOFENAC + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + TRYPSIN-CHYMOTRYPSINFEXOFENADINE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINECODEINE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHENCAFFEINE + CHLORPHENIRAMINE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHENDICLOFENAC + DICYCLOMINE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHENCAFFEINE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENAZONEBROMHEXINE + CPM + GUAIFENESIN + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINEDEXTROPROPOXYPHENE + NIMESULIDE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHENDROTAVERINE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHENDICYCLOMINE + MEFENAMIC ACID + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHENETODOLAC + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHENLORNOXICAM + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + SERRATIOPEPTIDASEDICLOFENAC + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + TIZANIDINEDEXKETOPROFEN + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHENBROMHEXINE + CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE + GUAIFENESIN + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINECHLORZOXAZONE + NIMESULIDE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHENCHLORZOXAZONE + DICLOFENAC SODIUM + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHENCAFFEINE + CETIRIZINE + NIMESULIDE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINECHLORZOXAZONE + IBUPROFEN + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHENPARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + TOLPERISONECAFFEINE + CETIRIZINE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINEDEXTROPROPOXYPHENE + DICLOFENAC + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHENPARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PROCHLORPERAZINECHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHENCAFFEINE + CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDECAFFEINE + ERGOTAMINE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PROCHLORPERAZINEPARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + THIOCOLCHICOSIDEDICYCLOMINE + MEFENAMIC ACID + SIMETHICONEAMBROXOL + CETIRIZINE + GUAIFENESIN + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN + PHENYLEPHRINELEVOCETIRIZINE + PARACETAMOL/ACETAMINOPHEN
Available medicines for MEFENAMIC ACID + PARACETAMOL
Mefbull Tablet 10
Mefbull Tablet 10
Indiabulls Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Pack of 10 Units
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MRP ₹28.57
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