2007-02-10 21:59:12 · 6 answers · asked by chapwithwings 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/Interaction/InteractionResults?drug=&drugList=413&cD=335&cD=413&dN=%22Ibuprofen%22+%22Mefenamic+Acid%22+&CheckFDA=1
This interaction matcher say that there is not real interacting. Just don't take to much of both together. This will make your tummy upset.
2007-02-10 23:07:01 · answer #1 · answered by fxysxysrkly 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mefenamic Acid (or Ponstan) is an anti-inflammatory medicine, the is particularly good for period pain. Ibuprofen is also an anti-inflammatory drug, so taking both is probably over-kill - you should use one or the other.
Neither of them are a problem to use with paracetamol.
I think your chemist/pharmacist would be the best port of call to find out if there are any interactions between ibuprofen and mefenamic acid. I can't recall off the top of my head...
2007-02-10 22:26:32 · answer #2 · answered by pennoes 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There would be no rationale for taking mefenamic acid and ibuprofen concurrently - these mediactions are in the same class; both anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS). Taking both would be unlikely to have any addittional benefits in pain relief and would most likely increase chances of side effects eg somach upset and other gastrointestinal complaints. It is ok to take paracetamol with either and paracetamol should probably used in prefference to either.
2007-02-10 23:40:14 · answer #3 · answered by Imelda A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is the possibility that Ponstel (the brand name for mefeanmic acid) could interact with the Ibuprofen b/c of the fact that Ponstel has aspirin in it but to be on the safe side I would recommend talking to your pharmacist to find out if there is a chance of a bad reaction.
BTW, I love Ponstel for period pain and I've used it for other kinds of pain too.
2007-02-10 22:07:58 · answer #4 · answered by sokokl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ibuprofen is mostly for pain and swelling. Most menstrual pain meds are for headache and cramps.
2007-02-10 22:07:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mixing any kind of medication is never a good idea.
You never know what kind of reaction will take place.
Be careful when taking any over the counter medication and never mix OTC medication and prescription medication.
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