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Meclofenamate

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Meclofenamate Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Meclofenamate Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

Meclofenamate Sodium Structural Formula Illustration

Meclofenamate sodium is indicated for the relief of mild to moderate pain.

Meclofenamate sodium is also indicated for the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea and for the treatment of idiopathic heavy menstrual blood loss (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY and PRECAUTIONS).

Meclofenamate sodium is also indicated for relief of the signs and symptoms of acute and chronic rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. As with all non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, selection of meclofenamate sodium requires a careful assessment of the benefit/risk ratio (see...

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What is Consumer information?

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Meclofenamate Consumer Information: Uses

Meclofenamate is used for the treatment of mild to moderate pain from various conditions (e.g., dental pain, osteoarthritis) and to decrease pain and blood loss from menstrual periods. It is also used alone or with other treatments to reduce pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from rheumatoid arthritis.

Meclofenamate is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

HOW TO USE: Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start taking meclofenamate and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your do...

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Meclofenamate - User Reviews

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