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Dysmenorrhoea - Management
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Age from 10 years to 11 years 11 months
Ibuprofen s/f susp: 300mg up to three times a day
Ibuprofen 100mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free
Take three 5ml spoonfuls three times a day when required for pain relief. Do not exceed the stated dose.
Supply 300 ml.
Age from 12 years onwards
Ibuprofen tablets: 200mg to 400mg three to four times a day
Ibuprofen 200mg tablets
Take one or two tablets 3 to 4 times a day when required for pain relief. Do not exceed the stated dose.
Supply 56 tablets.
Mefenamic acid tablets: 500mg three times a day during periods
Mefenamic acid 500mg tablets
Take one tablet three times a day during your period.
Supply 50 tablets.
Age from 16 years onwards
Naproxen tablets: 250mg every 6 to 8 hours during periods
Naproxen 250mg tablets
Take one or two tablets initially, then take one tablet every 6 to 8 hours during your period. Maximum of 5 tablets in 24 hours.
Supply 56 tablets.
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