A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with antipyretic and antigranulation activities. It also inhibits prostaglandin biosynthesis.
Synonyms
¨¢cido meclofen¨¢mico
Meclofenamic acid
Meclofenamate
Acide m¨¦clof¨¦namique
N-(2,6-dichloro-3-methylphenyl)anthranilic acid
Meclofenamate sodium
N-(3-methyl-2,6-dichlorophenyl)anthranilic acid
N-(2,6-dichloro-m-tolyl)anthranilic acid
Acidum meclofenamicum
Brand Names
Meclofenamate Sodium
Indication
For the relief of mild to moderate pain, for the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea and for the treatment of idiopathic heavy menstrual blood loss. Also for relief of the signs and symptoms of acute and chronic rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
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