Medications Used to Treat Dysmenorrhea
| Propionic Acid Group: | |
| • Ibuprofen | 400–600 mg Q 4–6 H |
| • Naproxen sodium | 550 mg load, then 275 mg Q 6 H |
| • Naproxen | 500 mg load, then 250 mg Q 6–8 H |
| Fenamate Group: | |
| • Mefenamic acid | 500 mg loading dose, then 250 mg Q 6 H |
Reprinted with permission from Braverman PK, Sondheimer SJ. Menstrual disorders. Pediatr Rev. 1997;18(1):25.