Licostan Dosage & Drug Information

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Mefenamic acid

Indications/Uses

Mild to moderate pain relief related to headache, toothache, primary dysmenorrhea, including traumatic pain, myalgia, post-op pain.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & childn >14 yr Initially 500 mg, followed by 250 mg every 6 hr.

Administration

Should be taken with food: Take after meals.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Patients who experience bronchospasm, allergic rhinitis & urticaria due to aspirin. Patients w/ gastric & peptic ulcer. Patients w/ severe kidney disorders.

Special Precautions

Patients w/ or have any risk factor of CV disease, HTN or history of GI ulcer or bleeding. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn <14 yr.

Adverse Reactions

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain; leucopenia, eosinophilia, thrombocytopenia, granulocytopenia; drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, insomnia.

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Drug Interactions

Concomitant use w/ oral anticoagulants may prolong prothrombin time.

MIMS Class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

ATC Classification

M01AG01 - mefenamic acid ; Belongs to the class of non-steroidal antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products, fenamates.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Licostan caplet 500 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's (Rp43,000/boks)

Licostan

mefenamic acid

Manufacturer:

Berlico Mulia Farma