The Basics
What is Mefenamic Acid?
Used for the short-term treatment of mild to moderate pain.
Brand names for Mefenamic Acid
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How Mefenamic Acid is classified
Analgesic Agents, Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Agents
Mefenamic Acid During Pregnancy
Mefenamic Acid pregnancy category
Category N/ANote that the FDA has deprecated the use of pregnancy categories, so for some medications, this information isn’t available. We still think it’s useful to list historical info, however, given what a common proxy this has been in the past.
What we know about taking Mefenamic Acid while pregnant
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Taking Mefenamic Acid While Breastfeeding
What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking Mefenamic Acid?
Because there is little published experience with mefenamic acid during breastfeeding and it is potentially toxic, other agents may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.
Maternal / infant drug levels
Because there is little published experience with mefenamic acid during breastfeeding and it is potentially toxic, other agents may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.
Possible effects of Mefenamic Acid on milk supply
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Possible alternatives to Mefenamic Acid
Acetaminophen, Celecoxib, Flurbiprofen, Ibuprofen, Indomethacin, Naproxen, Piroxicam.
List of References
Lactation sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/1. Buchanan RA, Eaton CJ, Koeff ST et al. The breast milk excretion of mefenamic acid. Curr Ther Res. 1968;10:592-6. PMID: 4973976
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