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I used to take meftal spas in india during menstrual cramps.we recently moved to u.s.can you please suggest tablet which is equivalent to meftal here?

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Dr. Seth Derman answered

Specializes in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Two ingredients: The medication you described contains 2 different ingredients.One ingredient is sold as Ponstel (mefenamic acid) which is available in the us by prescription only. The other ingredient would not be appropriate to use for menstrual cramps.

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Answered 10/28/2020

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