{"id":58725,"date":"2024-02-28T05:24:50","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T05:24:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medsname.com\/meftal-p\/"},"modified":"2026-05-01T10:49:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T10:49:14","slug":"meftal-p","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nb\/product\/meftal-p\/","title":{"rendered":"Meftal-P"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- medsbase-tldr-answer --><\/p>\n<div class=\"medsbase-tldr-answer\" style=\"background:#fff8e1;border-left:4px solid #f5a623;padding:18px 22px;margin:0 0 24px 0;border-radius:4px;\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:700;\">&#9889; Quick Answer &mdash; What is Meftal-P?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>Meftal-P<\/strong> er en <strong>mefenamic acid 100&nbsp;mg tablet<\/strong> &mdash; the paediatric or low-dose strength of this fenamate-class NSAID. It is used for <strong>fever, mild-to-moderate pain, and menstrual pain<\/strong>. In children, the dose is <strong>weight-based (~6.5&nbsp;mg\/kg three times daily)<\/strong>; adults typically take <strong>2 to 3 tablets (200&ndash;300&nbsp;mg) three times daily<\/strong>. Take with food. Mefenamic acid has a particularly strong evidence base for <strong>prim\u00e6r dysmenorr\u00e9 (menstruasjonssmerter)<\/strong>, where it is among the most effective NSAIDs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"medsbase-trust-strip\" style=\"background:#f4f8fb;border:1px solid #d8e3eb;padding:12px 16px;margin:16px 0;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;\">\n<strong>Hva du f\u00e5r med MedsBase:<\/strong> WHO-GMP-sertifisert produsent \u00b7 Diskret emballasje \u00b7 Verdensomspennende levering \u00b7 1 400+ verifiserte <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nb\/reviews\/\">kundeanmeldelser<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"medsbase-reship-line\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#444;margin:8px 0 18px;\">\ud83d\udce6 Hver ordre er dekket av v\u00e5r <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nb\/medsbase-re-shipment-assurance-policy\/\"><strong>Reshipment Assurance Policy<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 hvis pakken din ikke ankommer innen 20 virkedager, sender vi ny.<\/p>\n<h3>Hvorfor bestille fra MedsBase<\/h3>\n<p>V\u00e5re generiske legemidler kommer fra WHO-GMP-sertifiserte produsenter og sendes over hele verden i diskret, n\u00f8ytral emballasje \u2014 ingen legemiddelnavn p\u00e5 utsiden av pakken. Kortbetalinger h\u00e5ndteres av en regulert betalingsbehandler (kontoutskrifter viser en regulert kortbetalingsprosessor \u2014 aldri \u201cMedsBase\u201d eller noe legemiddelnavn). Krypto og SEPA bankoverf\u00f8rsel godtas ogs\u00e5. Hver ordre er dekket av v\u00e5r Reshipment Assurance Policy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Meftal-P 100&nbsp;mg<\/strong> is a tablet of <strong>mefenamic acid<\/strong>, a non-selective NSAID in the fenamate chemical class. The 100&nbsp;mg strength is the paediatric dose tablet in many markets; it is also used at multi-tablet doses in adults when a low starting dose or fine titration is preferred. The adult high-strength form is the 250&nbsp;mg and 500&nbsp;mg Meftal tablet.<\/p>\n<p>Mefenamic acid is notable for its strong effect on <strong>primary dysmenorrhoea<\/strong> (period pain). The pain mechanism of dysmenorrhoea is driven by uterine prostaglandin production, and mefenamic acid blocks both prostaglandin synthesis (COX inhibition) and prostaglandin action at the receptor &mdash; a dual mechanism that gives it a slight edge over ibuprofen in some head-to-head dysmenorrhoea trials.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Meftal-P Used For?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fever in children<\/strong> (paediatric use, weight-based dosing)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mild-to-moderate pain<\/strong> in children and adults &mdash; headache, dental pain, musculoskeletal pain, post-vaccination soreness<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prim\u00e6r dysmenorr\u00e9<\/strong> &mdash; menstrual cramps (adults; use the 500&nbsp;mg tablet at higher doses)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Menorrhagia<\/strong> &mdash; heavy menstrual bleeding, to reduce both bleeding volume and pain<\/li>\n<li><strong>Post-traumatic soft-tissue pain<\/strong> in older children<\/li>\n<li><strong>Juvenil idiopatisk artritt<\/strong> &mdash; specialist supervision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meftal-P Dosing<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Children &ge; 6 months to 14 years:<\/strong> approximately 6.5&nbsp;mg\/kg per dose, three times daily, after food. For a 15&nbsp;kg child, that is one 100&nbsp;mg tablet three times daily. Maximum course: 7 days.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adolescents and adults:<\/strong> 200&ndash;300&nbsp;mg (2&ndash;3 tablets) three times daily after food, maximum 7 days for acute indications. For dysmenorrhoea, the higher-strength 250 or 500 mg Meftal tablet is usually preferred.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eldre:<\/strong> lowest effective dose; mefenamic acid is more prone to GI and renal effects in elderly patients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Always take with food or milk. Swallow whole with water. Meftal-P tablets are small enough that they can usually be halved for paediatric weight-based dosing if necessary. For very young children, the paediatric suspension is often more convenient.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Does Mefenamic Acid Work?<\/h2>\n<p>Mefenamic acid is a non-selective cyclooxygenase inhibitor (blocking both COX-1 and COX-2), reducing prostaglandin synthesis at sites of inflammation, injury, and within the uterus. Unlike other NSAIDs, mefenamic acid also has direct antagonist activity at prostaglandin receptors &mdash; which contributes to its particular effectiveness in period pain and uterine-mediated pain.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#fff3f3;border-left:4px solid #d9534f;padding:14px 18px;margin:16px 0;border-radius:4px;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>GI-sikkerhet.<\/strong> Meftal-P (or its NSAID component) carries real risk of gastritis, peptic ulcer, and upper-GI bleeding. Risk is highest in patients over 65, in those with prior ulcer disease, and in anyone also on low-dose aspirin, corticosteroids, SSRIs, or anticoagulants. Take with food, at the lowest effective dose for the shortest reasonable time, and ask your doctor about adding a proton pump inhibitor (omeprazole, pantoprazole) for courses over 2&ndash;4 weeks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Should Not Take Meftal-P?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Known hypersensitivity to mefenamic acid or any NSAID<\/li>\n<li>Active peptic ulcer or history of GI bleeding<\/li>\n<li>Inflammatory bowel disease flare (mefenamic acid is specifically associated with diarrhoea and colitis flares)<\/li>\n<li>Alvorlig hjertesvikt, etablert iskemisk hjertesykdom<\/li>\n<li>Alvorlig leversvikt eller nyresvikt<\/li>\n<li>Tredje trimester av svangerskap<\/li>\n<li>Astma, urtikaria eller angio\u00f8dem utl\u00f8st av aspirin eller NSAID-er<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bivirkninger<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Vanlig:<\/strong> diarrhoea (particularly characteristic of mefenamic acid &mdash; more than other NSAIDs), dyspepsia, nausea, abdominal pain, headache, dizziness, rash<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mindre vanlig:<\/strong> peptic ulcer, GI bleeding, liver enzyme elevation, reduced kidney function, raised blood pressure<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sjeldne, men alvorlige:<\/strong> severe colitis, haemolytic anaemia, acute kidney injury, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, seizures (particularly in overdose)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Stop mefenamic acid immediately if persistent or bloody diarrhoea develops &mdash; this is a known adverse reaction that does not always resolve simply by continuing therapy.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bestilling og levering<\/h2>\n<p>MedsBase tilbyr verdensomspennende frakt p\u00e5 hver bestilling. Bestillinger sendes i diskrete emballasjer og ankommer i merkevareprodusentens pakker. Hvis din foretrukne pakkest\u00f8rrelse er utsolgt, kontakt kundeservice for en estimert ankomsttid.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#fff3f3;border-left:4px solid #d9534f;padding:14px 18px;margin:20px 0;border-radius:4px;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>Medisinsk ansvarsfraskrivelse.<\/strong> Informasjonen p\u00e5 denne siden er kun til generell opplysning. Den er ikke en erstatning for r\u00e5d fra din egen lege eller farmas\u00f8yt. Snakk med en kvalifisert helsepersonell f\u00f8r du starter, stopper eller endrer behandling, spesielt hvis du har en historie med mages\u00e5r, hjerteproblemer, nyresykdom, astma, leversykdom, eller er gravid.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"faqs\">Vanlige sp\u00f8rsm\u00e5l<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Meftal-P used for?<\/h3>\n<p>Meftal-P (mefenamic acid 100 mg) is used for fever, mild-to-moderate pain, and menstrual pain. In children it is a weight-based fever and pain medicine; in adults it is used at 2&ndash;3 tablet doses or, more commonly, the higher-strength Meftal 250\/500 mg is used.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Meftal-P only for children?<\/h3>\n<p>No &mdash; the 100 mg strength is labelled paediatric but is also used in adults when a fine dose titration or low dose is preferred. For adult dysmenorrhoea and pain, the 250 or 500 mg Meftal tablet is usually more practical.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How is mefenamic acid different from ibuprofen?<\/h3>\n<p>Both are non-selective NSAIDs. Mefenamic acid has a slight edge in dysmenorrhoea because it also blocks prostaglandin receptors directly. It is more prone to diarrhoea as a side effect and is usually used for shorter courses than ibuprofen.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I give Meftal-P to a child?<\/h3>\n<p>Dose is approximately 6.5 mg per kg of body weight, 3 times daily, after food, for up to 7 days. A 15 kg child gets roughly one 100 mg tablet three times daily. Always confirm with a paediatrician and use a scale &mdash; do not estimate weight.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I give Meftal-P on an empty stomach?<\/h3>\n<p>No &mdash; always give after food or milk. Mefenamic acid on an empty stomach often causes immediate indigestion.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why does Meftal-P give some people diarrhoea?<\/h3>\n<p>Mefenamic acid has a specific, relatively common association with diarrhoea that is not shared to the same degree by other NSAIDs. The mechanism is not fully understood but is likely related to effects on intestinal prostaglandins. Persistent or bloody diarrhoea is a reason to stop.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long should I take Meftal-P?<\/h3>\n<p>Short courses (up to 7 days) for acute pain or fever. For dysmenorrhoea, typically 2&ndash;3 days per menstrual cycle.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Meftal-P safe in pregnancy?<\/h3>\n<p>Avoid after 20 weeks; contraindicated in the third trimester. Use in early pregnancy only on medical advice; paracetamol is first-line.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can my child have paracetamol and Meftal-P together?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. They work on different pathways and can be alternated or combined at correctly-weighed paediatric doses. This is common practice for high persistent fever in children under paediatric supervision.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can adults use Meftal-P for menstrual cramps?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, although the 250 or 500 mg Meftal tablet is usually more convenient for adult dosing. At 100 mg, a typical adult starting dose is 2 tablets (200 mg) three times daily for the first 2&ndash;3 days of a cycle.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What if a child vomits after Meftal-P?<\/h3>\n<p>If vomiting occurs within 30 minutes of the dose, repeat the dose once. If vomiting occurs later than 30 minutes, do not repeat &mdash; most absorption has already happened. If vomiting is persistent, contact your paediatrician.<\/p>\n<p><!-- medsbase-related-alts-v1 --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Relaterte alternativer<\/h3>\n<p>Andre produkter innen <strong>Kroniske tilstander<\/strong> som kunder ogs\u00e5 ser p\u00e5:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nb\/voveran-emulgel\/\">Voveran Emulgel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nb\/baclof-liquid\/\">Baclof V\u00e6ske (Baclofen Oral Oppl\u00f8sning 5 mg\/5 ml) \u2014 Lindring av spastisitet<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nb\/valance\/\">Valance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nb\/glynase-xl\/\">Glynase Xl<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nb\/loratin\/\">Loratin<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2705 Lindrer menstruasjonssmerter<br \/>\n\u2705 Reduces fever quickly<br \/>\n\u2705 Eases headache discomfort<br \/>\n\u2705 Alleviates muscle cramps<br \/>\n\u2705 Manages dental pain<\/p>\n<p>Meftal-P contains Mefenamic Acid.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":58726,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[3141,3223,3555],"product_tag":[4553,4555],"class_list":{"0":"post-58725","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-category-overview","7":"product_cat-chronic-conditions","8":"product_cat-pain-relief-medication","9":"product_tag-mefenamic-acid","10":"product_tag-meftal-p","12":"first","13":"instock","14":"shipping-taxable","15":"purchasable","16":"product-type-variable","17":"has-default-attributes"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/58725","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=58725"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/58726"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=58725"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=58725"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=58725"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=58725"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}