Anastan, Relieve Mild To Moderate Pain

News Health Articles - Anastan, Relieve Mild To Moderate Pain. Anastan is a form of patent medicines from generic drug mefenamic acid. Mefenamic acid is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat mild to moderate pain. It can also be used to treat menstrual cramps and other conditions as determined by your doctor. These drugs are only available by prescription.

Composition
Mefenamic acid



Indication

1. To overcome the pain of mild to moderate
2. To relieve period cramps

Dose

For oral dosage forms (capsules)

1. For mild to moderate pain

Adults and children over the age of 14 years
Beginning: 500 mg
Then: 250 mg every 6 hours as needed, usually for no more than 1 week.

Children ages 0-14 years
Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

2. For menstrual cramps

Adults and children over the age of 14 years
Beginning: 500 mg
Then: 250 mg every 6 hours as needed, usually for 2-3 days.

Children ages 0-14 years
Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Sources: MayoClinic, from various sources