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Mefenamic Acid /Dicyclomine hydrochloride

NSAID / analgesic–anti-inflammatory

Prepared 24 Sep 2026

What it is used for

Therapeutic use is agent- and indication-specific within the class (NSAID / analgesic–anti-inflammatory). Use according to culture results, national guidelines (Kenya STG/EML where applicable) and the current product SmPC. Spastic pain, menstruation cramps

Warnings

[From component Mefenamic Acid] Renal impairment, asthma, infection and other treatable organic causes before prescribing for menorrhagia, possible NSAIDs cross sensitivity. 10a, 12, B

Possible side effects

Dizziness; nausea; headache; allergic reaction; constipation; transient bradycardia followed by tachycardia and other anti-muscarinic side effects; reversible skin rashes, blood dyscrasia.

Storage

Store as labelled. Keep out of reach of children.

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