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I have been prescribed Mefenamic Acid, the chemist gave it to me in a plastic bottle with the instructions 'take on first day of menses' - that was it! no leaflet to explain what it is etc.,
Do I continue to take it, or take it for a week? Does anybody know?
Never taken the drug before, but hopefully this will assist with heavy bleeding each month.
Thanks JP :?
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On Patient UK we do have a Drug Information leaflet on Mefenamic Acid at https://patient.info/showdoc/30002254 but unfortunately, it only covers the possible side-effects and what the medication is used for.
I have previously taken this medication to great effect but if the directions/instructions are not clear, it would be worth double checking with your Doctor's surgery or go back to the Pharmacy.
Lin
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DO NOT TAKE THE PILLS FOR MORE THAN 3 DAYS.
Not just 3 days in a row, but no more than 3 days in a month/cycle. You take 3 pills a days which means you take 9 pills every cycle, no more.
Mefenamic acid is like any other drug, too much and bad things start to happen.
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I take one 500mg tablet 3 times a day after food, starting the day before my period is due until day 3 of my period.
It really does need to be taken after food as can cause indegestion pain!
I suggest you phone or email you doctors surgery if you want to be VERY sure.