A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with antipyretic and antigranulation activities. It also inhibits prostaglandin biosynthesis.
Synonyms
Meclofenamate sodium
Acidum meclofenamicum
N-(2,6-dichloro-3-methylphenyl)anthranilic acid
Meclofenamate
Acide méclofénamique
N-(2,6-dichloro-m-tolyl)anthranilic acid
ácido meclofenámico
Meclofenamic acid
N-(3-methyl-2,6-dichlorophenyl)anthranilic acid
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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