| Synonyms: |
2-[(2,3-dimethylphenyl)amino]benzoic acid,
acide mefenamique,
acido mefenamico,
acidum mefenamicum,
CI-473,
CN 35355,
CN-35355,
INF 3355,
INF-3355,
mefenamic acid,
Mefenaminsaeure,
N-(2,3-xylyl)-2-aminobenzoic acid,
N-2,3-xylylanthranilic acid,
Ponstel
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| Definition: |
An aminobenzoic acid that is anthranilic acid in which one of the hydrogens attached to the nitrogen is replaced by a 2,3-dimethylphenyl group. Although classed as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, its anti-inflammatory properties are considered to be minor. It is used to relieve mild to moderate pain, including headaches, dental pain, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. |