- See NSAID
- FDA approved indications in Adults (or age >14 years old)
- Primary Dysmenorrhea
- Mild to moderate pain
- See NSAID
- Anthranilic Acid NSAID in the Fenamate Class
- Mefenamic Acid capsules 250 mg
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Dysmenorrhea: Initial 500 mg orally, then 250 mg orally every 6 hours for up to 1 week
- See NSAID
- Avoid in Lactation
- Avoid NSAIDs in pregnancy outside the first part of the second trimester (13 to 20 weeks)
- Teratogenic in first trimester
- Risk of premature ductus arteriosus closure in the fetus in third trimester
- Most NSAIDs carry a legacy system Pregnancy Category B or C designation (aside from third trimester)
- However, many obstetricians avoid NSAIDs entirely in pregnancy (even in second trimester)
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