Mefenam is primarily used to relieve pain associated with menstruation and may be prescribed in some cases to stop heavy bleeding associated with it. Mefenam is a moderately effective pain reliever.
Mefenam is used to relieve many types of pain such as muscle pain, post-operative pain, menstrual pain, toothache, childbirth pain, joint and bone pain, in addition to primary dysmenorrhea and rheumatoid arthritis. It can also be effective in relieving mild to moderate headaches.