MEFENAMIC ACID Oral suspension Ref.[50964] Active ingredients: Mefenamic acid

Source: Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB)  Revision Year: 2022  Publisher: Chemidex Pharma Limited (Trading as Chemidex Generics and/or Essential Generics), Chemidex House, Egham Business Village, Crabtree Road, Egham, Surrey, TW20 8RB, United Kingdom

Product name and form

Mefenamic Acid 50 mg/5 ml Suspension.

Pharmaceutical Form

Oral suspension.

An off-white suspension with typical aroma and taste.

Qualitative and quantitative composition

Each 5 ml of oral suspension contains 50 mg mefenamic acid.

Excipients with known effect:

Each 5 ml of oral suspension also contains: 26 mg ethanol, 11 mg propylene glycol (E1520), 14 mg sodium, 25 mg sodium benzoate (E211), 530 mg sorbitol (E420), and 1 g sucrose.

For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1.

Active Ingredient Description
Mefenamic acid

Mefenamic acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic properties.

List of Excipients

Sorbitol solution (E420)
Aluminium magnesium silicate
Sodium carboxymethylcellulose
Ethanol 96%
Sodium benzoate (E211)
Hydrochloric acid
Saccharin sodium
Sodium hydroxide
Glucono delta lactone
Purified water
Povidone 25
Sucrose
Banana flavour (contains propylene glycol (E1520))
Chocolate flavour (contains propylene glycol (E1520))
Pure anise mint

Pack sizes and marketing

Clear amber glass bottle (type III glass) with a tamper evidentchild-resistant cap constructed of polypropylene (PP) body and interior, low density polyethylene (LDPE) ring and polyethylene liner.

Pack size 30 and 125 ml.

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

Marketing authorization holder

Chemidex Pharma Limited (Trading as Chemidex Generics and/or Essential Generics), Chemidex House, Egham Business Village, Crabtree Road, Egham, Surrey, TW20 8RB, United Kingdom

Marketing authorization dates and numbers

PL 17736/0146

Date of first authorisation: 08/09/1997
Date of the latest renewal: 10/10/2005

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