Symptom
Period Pain (Dysmenorrhea)
Also called: mahawari dard · dysmenorrhea · menstrual cramps
Mahawari ka dard (dysmenorrhea) affects most women at some point. Most cases respond to NSAIDs (Ponstan or Brufen), heat, and rest. Severe pain that worsens over time, or doesn't respond to standard medicines, may indicate endometriosis or fibroids and should be evaluated.
When to see a doctor — red flags
- Pain that does not respond to standard NSAIDs
- Pain that worsens significantly month-to-month
- Heavy bleeding requiring change of pad/tampon every 1–2 hours
- Pain with fever (possible PID)
- Pain interfering with daily activities or school/work
This page is for general information only. Anything on this list means: see a doctor or visit an emergency department instead of self-treating.
Common drug classes used
- NSAIDs (Anti-Inflammatory Painkillers)
NSAIDs in Pakistan — ibuprofen, diclofenac, mefenamic acid, naproxen and other anti-inflammatory painkillers. Uses, dosage, side effects.
- Painkillers (Analgesics)
Painkillers and analgesics in Pakistan — paracetamol, NSAIDs, opioids, and topical pain relief. Uses, doses, and brand names with prices.
- Hormonal Contraceptives & Progestogens
Oral contraceptives, progestogens and hormonal therapies in Pakistan — Famila, Diane-35, Duphaston, Primolut-N. Uses, dosing, warnings.
Top medicines used for period pain (dysmenorrhea) in Pakistan
Ranked by indication match. Click any brand for full uses, dosage, side effects, and prices.
- Mefnac TabletMefenamic Acid
- Artinil K TabletDiclofenac Potassium
- Dyclo TabletDiclofenac Sodium
- Just-N TabletNorethisterone
- Neoprox TabletNaproxen
- Synalgo TabletFlurbiprofen
- Brufen TabletIbuprofen
- Disprin TabletAspirin
- Febrol TabletParacetamol
- Panadol Extra TabletParacetamol, Caffeine
- Panadol Ultra TabletParacetamol 500mg + Caffeine 65mg
- Acemed TabletAceclofenac
Medicines registered in Pakistan
Based on drug-class match. Always check with a doctor or pharmacist before starting any medicine.
- Acabel Tablet · 8mg
- Acemed Tablet · 25mg, 50mg, 100mg
- Airtal Tablet · 100mg
- Alkeris Tablet · 100mg
- Ansaid Tablet · 25mg, 50mg, 75mg, 100mg
- Apranax Tablet · 250mg, 500mg
- Arinac Forte Tablet · 400mg Ibuprofen, 60mg Pseudoephedrine
- Arinac Tablet · Ibuprofen 200mg + Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride 30mg
- Artinil K Tablet · 25mg, 50mg
- Ascard Tablet · Acetylsalicylic Acid (75mg)
- Beflam Tablet · 25mg, 50mg
- Berica Tablet · 20mg, 60mg
- Bofalgan Injection · 300mg/2ml
- Brexin Tablet · 20mg
- Brufen Suspension · 100mg per 5ml (120ml bottle)
- Brufen Tablet · 400mg
- Calpol Syrup · 120mg/5ml
- Celbex Capsule · Celecoxib 100mg
- Cyprodiol Tablet · Cyproterone Acetate 2mg + Ethinylestradiol 35mcg
- Cytopan Tablet · Diclofenac Sodium 75mg + Misoprostol 200mcg
- Detran-P Tablet · 75mg
- Diagesic P Tablet · 500mg Paracetamol, 3mg Thioridazine HCl, 70mg Codeine Phosphate
- Diane-35 Tablet · 2 mg Cyproterone Acetate + 0.035 mg Ethinyl Estradiol
- Dicloran Tablet · 25mg, 50mg
- Disprin Tablet · 250mg, 300mg, 500mg
- Duphaston Tablet · 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg
- Duragesic Forte Tablet · Orphenadrine Citrate 50 mg + Paracetamol 650 mg
- Dyclo Tablet · 50mg
- ECP Tablet · Levonorgestrel 0.75mg
- Emkit Tablet · 0.75mg
- Famila 28 F Tablet · Levonorgestrel 0.15mg + Ethinyl Estradiol 0.03mg (21 active tablets) + Ferrous Fumarate 75mg (7 iron tablets)
- Fastum Gel · Ketoprofen 2.5%
- Febrol Tablet · 500mg
- Flexin Tablet · 250mg, 500mg
- Froben Tablet · Flurbiprofen (25mg, 50mg, 75mg, 100mg)
- Inflamatix Tablet · Flurbiprofen 75mg, 100mg
- Just-N Tablet · Norethisterone 5 mg
- Loprin Tablet · Acetylsalicylic Acid (ASA) 75mg
- Mefnac DS Tablet · 250mg
- Mefnac Tablet · 250mg
- Mobil K Tablet · 100mg
- Modact-IR Tablet · 100mg
- Neoprox Tablet · 500mg
- Nims Tablet · 100mg
- Nuberol Forte Tablet · 250mg Paracetamol BP, 10mg Orphenadrine citrate BP
- Panadol Extra Tablet · Paracetamol 500 mg + Caffeine 65 mg
- Panadol Tablet · 250mg, 500mg
- Panadol Ultra Tablet · 500mg/65mg
- Ponstan Forte Tablet · 500mg
- Primolut N Tablet · 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg
- Provas-N Tablet · Paracetamol 450mg + Orphenadrine Citrate 35mg
- Remethan Tablet · 50mg
- Sanid Tablet · Flurbiprofen 100 mg
- Sinaxamol Tablet · Orphenadrine Citrate 35mg, Paracetamol 450mg
- Sumoxen Tablet · Naproxen 500 mg + Sumatriptan 85 mg
- Synalgo Tablet · 100mg
- Synflex Gel · 5% (50mg/g)
- Synflex Tablet · NAPROXEN SODIUM 550 mg
- Tercica Tablet · Dexibuprofen 300 mg
- Tonoflex P Tablet · Tramadol 37.5 mg + Paracetamol 325 mg
Related symptoms
Symptoms that share treatment classes with period pain (dysmenorrhea).