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Menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding) - Management
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: second choice
Age from 12 years onwards
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.
Naproxen 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.
Ibuprofen 400mg three times a day during periods
Ibuprofen 400mg tablets
Take one tablet three times a day during your period.
Supply 42 tablets.
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