Meclofenamate and Methsuximide

• Generic Name: meclofenamate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Meclomen

Meclofenamate is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Meclofenamate works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.

Meclofenamate is used to treat fever or mild to moderate pain in adults. Meclofenamate is also used to relieve symptoms of osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis in adults, and juvenile arthritis in children who are at least 14 years old.

Meclofenamate is also used to treat menstrual pain or heavy menstrual bleeding.

Meclofenamate is sometimes used long-term to treat symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis, gouty arthritis, or shoulder pain caused by bursitis or tendinitis.

Meclofenamate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: methsuximide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Celontin

Methsuximide is an anti-epileptic medication, also called an anticonvulsant.

Methsuximide is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat absence seizures (also called "petit mal" seizures) in adults and children.

Methsuximide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.