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Medicines mefenamic acidQuestion & answer

mefenamic acid · Medicine question

Should mefenamic acid be taken with food?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

The answer

Answer

Selected tablets and capsules are preferably taken with or after food; capsules should also be swallowed with water.

Sources for this answer

Mefenamic Acid 500 mg Tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 3
Mefenamic Acid 250mg Capsulesemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 3

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