SPL Set ID: d15733a9-d5fd-4d5f-86ce-e7ed8c706c7f

Mefenamic acid is a member of the fenamate group of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Each ivory capsule contains 250 mg of mefenamic acid for oral administration. Mefenamic acid is a white to greyish-white, odorless, microcrystalline powder with a melting point of 230° to 231°C and water solubility of 0.004% at pH 7.1. The chemical name is N-2,3-xylylanthranilic acid. The molecular weight is 241.29. Its molecular formula is C 15 H 15 NO 2 and the structural formula of mefenamic acid is: Each capsule also contains lactose monohydrate and magnesium stearate. The capsule shell contains gelatin, sodium lauryl sulfate, titanium dioxide, D&C yellow No. 10, FD&C yellow No. 6 and FD&C red No. 3. image-01