Mefenamic acid suspension for fever

Therapeutic Indications Uses Dysmenorrhoea Menorrhagia Osteoarthritis Pain - mild to moderate Pyrexia in children Relief of headache Rheumatoid arthritis Still's disease (juvenile arthritis) Anti-inflammatory analgesic for the symptomatic relief of: Rheumatoid arthritis (including Still's disease); Osteoarthritis; Pain including muscular, traumatic, dental, postoperative and post-partum; Headache. Primary dysmenorrhoea. Pyrexia in children. Menorrhagia due to dysfunction and presence of an IUD when other pelvic pathology has been ruled out. The recommended dose is 500 mg three times daily. In menorrhagia to be administered on the first day of excessive bleeding and continued according to the judgement of the physician. In dysmenorrhoea to be administered at the onset of menstrual pain and continued according to the judgement of the physician. Infants over 6 months to children 12 years Mefenamic acid suspension 50 mg/5 ml is licensed in infants over 6 months. Infants over 6 months 25 mg/kg of bodyweight daily in divided doses or: The following doses can be used in specific age ranges: 9 years to 12 years: four 5 ml spoonfuls. 5 years to under 9 years: three 5 ml spoonfuls 2 years to under 5 years: two 5 ml spoonfuls 6 months to under 2 years: one 5 ml spoonfuls Doses may be repeated as necessary, up to three times daily. Apart from the treatment of Still's disease, therapy should not be continued for longer than 7 days. Children aged 12 to 18 years The recommended dose is 5...

Management of acute fever in children: Guideline for community healthcare providers and pharmacists R Green, 1 MBBCh, DCH, FCPaed (SA), DTM&H, MMed (Paed), FCCP, PhD, Dip Allergol (SA), FAAAAI, FRCP; P Jeena, 2 FCP (Paeds), Cert Pulmonology; S Kotze, 3 MBChB; H Lewis, 4 MBChB, MMed (Paed); D Webb, 5 BSc (Hons), MBBCh; M Wells, 6-8 MBBCh, MSc (Med), FCEM (SA) 1 Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Pretoria, South Africa 2 Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa 3 Drs Esterhuysen, Serfontein, Venter & Associates Inc., Emergency Department, Netcare Unitas Hospital, Pretoria, South Africa 4 Private Practice, Netcare Unitas Hospital, Pretoria, South Africa 5 Pattacus Medical Consulting, Johannesburg, South Africa 6 Division of Emergency Medicine, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa 7 Emergency Department, Netcare Union Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa 8 Department of Emergency Medicine, Helen Joseph Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa Corresponding author: R Green ([email protected]) Fever is a normal physiological response to illness that facilitates and accelerates recovery. Although it is often associated with a self-limiting viral infection in children, it may also be a presenting symptom of more serious conditions requiring urgent medical care. Therefore, it is essential to distinguish between a child with fever who is at high risk of serious illness and who requires ...

Mefast 100 Suspension is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It helps to lower body temperature (fever) and reduce pain and inflammation (redness and swelling) both in infants and children. It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger that is known to cause fever, pain, and inflammation. Adhere to the prescribed dose, time, and way while giving Mefast 100 Suspension to your child. Give it orally before or after food, preferably at a fixed time. However, prefer giving it after meals as this will prevent the chance of developing an upset stomach. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking this medicine, give the same dose again. Avoid giving more than the recommended dose for fast relief as that may cause unwanted effects in your child. Your child may exhibit side effects like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, heartburn, and diarrhea after taking this medicine. These side effects are temporary and are likely to subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. In case they persist or become bothersome for your child, do consult your child’s doctor on a priority basis. Before administering Mefast 100 Suspension to your child, do inform the doctor if your child is allergic to any medicine or products, or has a history of any heart problems, birth defects, liver disease, kidney disease, lung disease, or bleeding disorder. This information is critical for dose alteration and helps in planning your child's overall treatment. Mefast 100 Suspension is...

Dosage Forms & Strengths capsule • 250mg Acute Pain Initial 500 mg PO once, THEN 250 mg PO q6hr PRN usually not to exceed 7 days Primary Dysmenorrhea Initial 500 mg PO once, THEN 250 mg PO q6hr PRN usually not to exceed 3 days Administration Take with food or 8-12 oz water to avoid GI effects For dysmenorrhea, start with onset of bleeding & pain Other Indications & Uses Off-label: Vascular headache Dosage Forms & Strengths capsule • 250mg Acute Pain <14 years old: Not recommended ≥14 years old: Initial 500 mg PO once, THEN 250 mg PO q6hr PRN usually not to exceed 7 days Primary Dysmenorrhea <14 years old: Not recommended ≥14 years old: Initial 500 mg PO once, THEN 250 mg PO q6hr PRN usually not to exceed 3 days Contraindicated (0) Serious - Use Alternative (22) • aminolevulinic acid oral aminolevulinic acid oral, mefenamic acid. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid administering other phototoxic drugs with aminolevulinic acid oral for 24 hr during perioperative period. • aminolevulinic acid topical mefenamic acid, aminolevulinic acid topical. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Each drug may increase the photosensitizing effect of the other. • apixaban mefenamic acid and apixaban both increase anticoagulation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. • baricitinib mefenamic acid will increase the level or effect of baricitinib by decreasing elimination. Avoi...

Pacimol MF Oral Suspension is a combination of two medicines. It is used in the treatment of fever. It is also useful for the treatment of mild to moderate pain of various conditions like headache, body ache, and toothache. Pacimol MF Oral Suspension is to be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. The dose will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should take it as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by the doctor. The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion, loss of appetite, and heartburn. If any of these side effects bother you or get worse, you should speak to your doctor. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the side effects. Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of ulcer or bleeding in your stomach, high blood pressure, or have any trouble with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Pacimol MF Oral Suspension is a combination of medicines used to treat aches and pains. It blocks chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It is effective in relieving pain caused by headache, migraine, nerve pain, toothache, sore throat, period (menstrual) pains, arthritis and muscle aches. Take it as it is prescri...