Meftal: what's in it, and is it OK in pregnancy?
Meftal is a brand name, not a single medicine. What matters in pregnancy and while breastfeeding is what's inside it.
In short
Meftal contains mefenamic acid.
What's in Meftal
| Product (as NPPA lists it) | Composition (NPPA's wording) | Company |
|---|---|---|
| MEFTAL 250 MG TABLET 10 | “MEFENAMIC ACID TABLET 250 MG” | BLUE CROSS LABORATORIES LTD |
| MEFTAL 500 MG TABLET 10 | “MEFENAMIC ACID TABLET 500 MG” | BLUE CROSS LABORATORIES LTD |
Same brand name can cover different products — check your pack.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: read the ingredient page
This page gives no pregnancy or breastfeeding verdict of its own. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Meftal in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Sources
- Composition per NPPA Pharma Sahi Daam (National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority, Government of India) data (Jul 2026): Pharma Sahi Daam, brand “MEFTAL”.
Sources checked 26 September 2026. How we source and check every page.
Educational information, not medical advice.