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Mefnac DS Tablet: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Mefnac DS Tablet (Mefenamic Acid) ke quick uses, dose guide, side effects, warnings, aur buying price range.

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated:

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Form

TABLET

Strength

250mg

Manufacturer

Efroze Chemical Industries (Pvt.) Ltd.

Estimated price

Price not listed

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What is Mefnac DS Tablet used for?

  • Menstrual pain (dard se aaraam)
  • Muscle pain (dard se aaraam)
  • Joint pain (dard se aaraam)
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Important warnings

  • Avoid using Mefnac DS Tablet if you: Are allergic to mefenamic acid
  • Have active stomach bleeding
  • Have severe kidney disease

Mefnac DS Tablet Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameMefnac DS
Generic NameMefenamic Acid
Strength250mg
FormTablet
Drug ClassNSAID (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug)
ManufacturerEfroze Chemical Industries (Pvt.) Ltd.
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 180 - 350 approx
Packaging10 tablets blister pack

2. What is Mefnac DS Tablet? (Mefnac DS Tablet kya hai)

Mefnac DS Tablet is a medicine commonly prescribed in Pakistan for pain and inflammation relief. It belongs to the NSAID (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug) class, with Mefenamic Acid as its active ingredient. This medicine works by targeting inflammatory pathways in the body to control symptoms such as pain and fever. Following your doctor's prescription is crucial for safe use.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Menstrual pain (dard se aaraam)
  • Muscle pain (dard se aaraam)
  • Joint pain (dard se aaraam)
  • Toothache
  • Headache (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
  • Post-surgery pain (dard se aaraam)
  • Inflammation relief (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
  • Fever control

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Individuals with menstrual pain
  • People experiencing muscle or joint pain
  • Patients recovering from surgery

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

  • If you are allergic to mefenamic acid
  • If you have active stomach bleeding
  • If you suffer from severe kidney disease
  • If you have severe liver disease

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

  • As prescribed
  • Weight-based dose
  • Recommended limit se zyada na len
  • Agar dose bhool jayein to yaad aane par le lein. Agar agli dose ka waqt qareeb ho to dose skip karein. Double dose kabhi na lein.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

  • Once daily (roz ek dafa)
  • Same time (har din aik hi waqt)
  • Morning preferred (subah lena behtar)
  • With or without food (khane ke sath ya baghair)

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

  • Morning (subah)
  • Daily same time (routine maintain karein)

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

  • Dono taraf se le sakte hain — khali pait ya khane ke baad. Agar stomach sensitive ho to khane ke baad lena behtar hai.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

  • Avoid using Mefnac DS Tablet if you: Are allergic to mefenamic acid
  • Have active stomach bleeding
  • Have severe kidney disease
  • Have severe liver disease

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

  • Cool aur dry jagah rakhein
  • Direct sunlight se door rakhein
  • Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Most people tolerate Mefnac DS Tablet well, but some might experience: Stomach pain, Nausea, Vomiting
  • Breathing issue, Fainting, Severe swelling

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Other NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs)
  • Blood thinners

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

  • Severe stomach pain
  • Chest pain
  • Behoshi (fainting)

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
Generic brandVariousMefenamic Acid
Alternative brandVariousMefenamic Acid

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
10 tabletsRs. 180 - 350 approx

(Note: Price pharmacy aur packing size par depend karti hai)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Mefnac DS Tablet Uses kis kaam aati hai?

A: Mefnac DS Tablet doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Q: Mefnac DS Tablet Uses kitne mg ki hoti hai?

A: Mefnac DS Tablet ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Q: Pakistan mein Mefnac DS Tablet Uses ka price kya hai?

A: Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Q: Kya Mefnac DS Tablet pregnancy mein safe hai?

A: Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Q: Mefnac DS Tablet ke nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2026-01-18 Last Updated: 2026-04-23

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Is page ki maloomat sirf awareness ke liye hai. Yeh medical advice nahi hai. Koi bhi dawa lene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein. PakVita kisi bhi nuksaan ki zimmedari nahi leta.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mefnac DS Tablet Uses kis kaam aati hai?

Mefnac DS Tablet doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Mefnac DS Tablet Uses kitne mg ki hoti hai?

Mefnac DS Tablet ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Pakistan mein Mefnac DS Tablet Uses ka price kya hai?

Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Kya Mefnac DS Tablet pregnancy mein safe hai?

Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Mefnac DS Tablet ke nuksanat kya hain?

Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

Sources

  1. DRAP Registered Products Database Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  2. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. (2023) World Health Organization
  3. British National Formulary (BNF) BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press

Medical disclaimer

This page is for educational use only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always confirm diagnosis, dose, and interactions with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing any medicine.