Indication: Used to relieve abdominal cramps, menstrual pain, and spasmodic dysmenorrhea.
- Menstrual cramps: Pain in the lower abdomen caused by uterine muscle contractions during menstruation.
- Spasmodic pain: Sudden muscle tightening in the stomach or intestines, often causing sharp, wave-like pain.
- Inflammation: Tissue response to injury or hormone changes, contributing to menstrual discomfort.
MOA: Mefenamic acid is an NSAID that reduces pain and inflammation by inhibiting prostaglandins. Dicyclomine is an antispasmodic that relaxes smooth muscles, relieving abdominal cramps.
