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