Mefan 500mg Tablet is used to provide relief from mild to moderate pain and inflammation associated with muscular, rheumatic, and arthritic disorders, headache, trauma, dental pain, and pain after surgery or childbirth. Additionally, Mefan 500mg Tablet is used to relieve period pain and premenstrual syndrome symptoms (PMS) and manage excessively heavy periods.

Mefan 500mg Tablet contains 'mefenamic acid', which works by blocking the effect of chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation.  Thereby relieving pain and inflammation.

In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, heartburn and indigestion. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Mefan 500mg Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Avoid consuming alcohol with Mefan 500mg Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness; it might also increase stomach bleeding risk. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

Mefan 500mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called NSAID (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug) used to provide relief from mild to moderate pain and inflammation associated with muscular, rheumatic, arthritic disorders, headache, trauma, dental pain, and pain after surgery or childbirth. Additionally, Mefan 500mg Tablet is used to relieve period pain, symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and management of excessively heavy periods. Mefan 500mg Tablet works by blocking the effect of a chemical messenger in your body, known as cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzymes that make another chemical prostaglandins. These prostaglandins are produced at injury sites and cause pain and swelling. By blocking the effect of COX enzymes, lesser prostaglandins are produced, which reduces mild to moderate pain and inflammation at the injured or damaged site. 

Do not take Mefan 500mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components, if you have severe heart, kidney or liver failure, suffered bleeding problems such as bleeding from the stomach or bowels while taking any pain killers or have peptic ulcers or inflammatory bowel disease. Inform your doctor if you have high blood pressure, heart problems, high cholesterol, dehydration, asthma, liver and kidney problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Mefan 500mg Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Stop taking Mefan 500mg Tablet and consult your doctor immediately if you have stomach pain or any signs of bleeding in the intestine or stomach such as blood in stools.