skip to main content

brainstorm askiatroX medicines

simulations beta

loading page…

learn & practise

exams international doctors free questions Socratic Tutor rounds stat clinical connections academy journal tool guides

clinical reference

askiatroX knowledge centre medicines UK / NICE guidance international guidance calculators q&a library

trust & support

how it works methodology account & support frequently asked questions about us clinical safety consultancy

legal

mobile app · scan to download

Medicines mefenamic acidQuestion & answer

mefenamic acid · Medicine question

Why should mefenamic acid not be taken while breastfeeding?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

The answer

Answer

Mefenamic acid should not be taken while breastfeeding because trace amounts may be present in breast milk and transmitted to the nursing infant.

Sources for this answer

Ponstan 250 mg CapsulesChemidex Pharma Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 11Document updated 7 February 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

Explore this learning need in CPDTake this topic to CPD, then choose your learning context and available question library.

The full medicine guide

More questions about mefenamic acid

Why is mefenamic acid contraindicated during the last trimester of pregnancy?How can mefenamic acid interact with warfarin?How does mefenamic acid affect lithium levels?How does mefenamic acid affect prostaglandin production?How much lactose monohydrate does each Ponstan 250 mg mefenamic acid capsule contain?Which serious skin reactions have been reported with mefenamic acid?

mefenamic acid

Read the wider context, including uses, precautions and the sources behind this medicine guide.

Read the mefenamic acid guide

More clinical questions?

Explore the tools and reference material available on iatroX.

Explore askiatroX