Drug Summary

  Drug name:  meclofenamic acid
  Chemical name:  Meclofenamic acid sodium salt monohydrate
  Formula:  C₁₄H₁₁Cl₂NO_{2
  Weight:   296.149
  CAS no:  644-62-2
  DrugBank link:  DB00939
  Description:  A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with antipyretic and antigranulation activities. It also inhibits prostaglandin biosynthesis. [PubChem]
  Indication:  For the relief of mild to moderate pain, for the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea and for the treatment of idiopathic heavy menstrual blood loss. Also for relief of the signs and symptoms of acute and chronic rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.}