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Is It Safe To Take Mefenamic And Paracetamol Together?

Can i take mefenamic 500mg and paracetamol at the same time? I have fever and my throat or tonsel is very painful especially when im swallow.. And i am taking antibiotic its co amoxiclav..is this okay its 625 mg 2x a day..but before its augmentin but its just 375 mg so i take it every 6 hrs..ive been operated before in my throat its a cyst and its moving before its like adams apple...thank you
Thu, 30 Jul 2015
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Hi & Welcome to HCM.
I appreciate your concern for the safety of taking Mefenemic acid and Paracetamol together.

This combination is safe and there is no documented interactions between the two prescribed medications when taken together.

Paracetamol is very effective in reducing the raised body temperature (fever) and also pain sensation. Where as Mefenemic acid is very effective in reducing the inflammatory edema (painful swelling) that is responsible for causing difficulty in swallowing.

It is OK to take Co-Amoxiclav in the prescribed dose to treat the infection and it is found be effective. Augmentin also has the same ingredients and efficacy in eradicating the infection.

Hope to have answered your query.
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Is It Safe To Take Mefenamic And Paracetamol Together?

Hi & Welcome to HCM. I appreciate your concern for the safety of taking Mefenemic acid and Paracetamol together. This combination is safe and there is no documented interactions between the two prescribed medications when taken together. Paracetamol is very effective in reducing the raised body temperature (fever) and also pain sensation. Where as Mefenemic acid is very effective in reducing the inflammatory edema (painful swelling) that is responsible for causing difficulty in swallowing. It is OK to take Co-Amoxiclav in the prescribed dose to treat the infection and it is found be effective. Augmentin also has the same ingredients and efficacy in eradicating the infection. Hope to have answered your query.