Noun: mefenamic acid
- A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic drug (trade name Ponstel) used to treat mild pain (especially menstrual cramps)
"The doctor prescribed mefenamic acid for her monthly pain";
- Ponstel
Derived forms: mefenamic acids
Type of: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, NSAID
Encyclopedia: Mefenamic acid