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A member asked:
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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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.
Answered 10/28/2020
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