Mefenamic Acid FAQs
How much does Mefenamic Acid cost without insurance?
Patients can usually expect to pay $477.96 for 30, 250MG Capsule of Mefenamic Acid. Compare this price to a SingleCare Mefenamic Acid coupon: $45.45 for every 30, 250mg Capsule. From generics to brand name prescription drugs, you can save as much as 80% with SingleCare discount cards.
How much does Mefenamic Acid cost with insurance?
The amount of your Mefenamic Acid copay depends on your insurance plan. With SingleCare, Mefenamic Acid costs as little as $45.45 for 30, 250mg Capsule, which may be lower than your insurance copay. Ask your pharmacist to do a price comparison. You may save more money with SingleCare than with insurance.
Does Medicare cover Mefenamic Acid and how much does it cost?
Mefenamic Acid and its brand-name version, Ponstel, are often not covered by Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans. Patients with or without Medicare can save with a SingleCare Mefenamic Acid coupon and pay only $45.45 for their prescription.
What is the brand name of Mefenamic Acid?
Mefenamic Acid is a generic prescription drug that provides pain relief menstrual cramps and other moderate pains. Mefenamic Acid is also the active ingredient in the brand-name prescription drug, Ponstel (capsule), from Shionogi.
What is Mefenamic Acid?
Mefenamic Acid is a generic prescription drug that relieves the symptoms of painful menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea). Mefenamic Acid is also sometimes prescribed to patients to relieve moderate pain as long as Mefenamic Acid treatment does not continue for longer than seven days. Patients must be older than 14 years.
Mefenamic Acid belongs to a class of medications called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that work by blocking substances in the body that cause inflammation (swelling) and pain.
What are the side effects of Mefenamic Acid?
Common side effects of Mefenamic Acid include upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, bloating, gas, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, blurred vision, dry mouth, sweating, fast heartbeat, and ringing in the ears.
Serious side effects include high blood pressure, stomach bleeding, liver problems, kidney problems, anemia, and heart attack. Mental and mood changes include restlessness and nervousness.
Allergic reactions are rare and include itching and swelling. Severe skin reactions are possible: blistering, peeling, bleeding, fever, sore throat, and swelling. This is not a complete list of side effects that may occur. Consult with your physician about any concerns you may have with side effects.