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mefenamic acid

mefenamic acid (FEMIN) is a cyclooxygenase inhibitor. Associated with Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved TGA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — mefenamic acid
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
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Data quality
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Quick answer

mefenamic acid (FEMIN) is a cyclooxygenase inhibitor. Associated with Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN mefenamic acid
Brand FEMIN
Mechanism Cyclooxygenase inhibitor
Target Cyclooxygenase
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE

Mechanism of action

Cyclooxygenase inhibitor

Primary target: Cyclooxygenase

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
TGA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is mefenamic acid?

mefenamic acid (FEMIN) is a cyclooxygenase inhibitor. Associated with Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for mefenamic acid?

FEMIN is a marketed brand name for mefenamic acid. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of mefenamic acid?

mefenamic acid has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.