MEFENAMIC ACID 250 MG
MEFENAMIC ACID : 250 MG · DIN 02229569 · APOTEX INC
Health Canada status: APPROVED
What is MEFENAMIC ACID?
MEFENAMIC ACID 250 MG contains MEFENAMIC ACID : 250 MG. It is listed in the Health Canada Drug Product Database under DIN 02229569, held by APOTEX INC, supplied as CAPSULE for ORAL administration. Health Canada currently lists it as approved, status dated 14-Jun-2024. Nexara Health is a licensed Canadian wholesale distributor (DEL 3-002896-A) and can source this product for hospitals, pharmacies and clinics. Availability and lead time are confirmed per order.
Product details and regulatory record
| DIN | 02229569 |
|---|---|
| Brand name | MEFENAMIC ACID |
| Generic / active ingredient | MEFENAMIC ACID : 250 MG |
| Manufacturer | APOTEX INC |
| Strength | 250 MG |
| Dosage form | CAPSULE |
| Route of administration | ORAL |
| Schedule | Prescription |
| ATC code | M01AG01 MEFENAMIC ACID |
| AHFS class | 28:08.04.92 |
| Biosimilar | No |
| Health Canada status | APPROVED |
| Status date | 14-Jun-2024 |
Is MEFENAMIC ACID in shortage in Canada?
A Canadian shortage report is on file for a product containing this molecule: Resolved — reported by AA PHARMA INC, last seen 04 Sep 2026. A shortage on one presentation does not always affect every DIN of the molecule — the alternatives below list what else is marketed in Canada. Nexara can confirm current availability and identify substitutions or import options where permitted.
What can be used instead?
Other Canadian products sharing ATC code M01AG01 MEFENAMIC ACID. 1 of 7 DINs in this group are currently marketed — marketed products are listed first, because that is what can actually be bought. These tables describe supply, not clinical equivalence: substitution rests with the prescriber or pharmacist, and interchangeability is determined provincially.
| Product | Strength | Form | Manufacturer | Health Canada status | DIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEFENAMIC | 250 MG | CAPSULE | AA PHARMA INC | MARKETED | DIN 02229452 |
| DOM-MEFENAMIC ACID | 250 MG | CAPSULE | DOMINION PHARMACAL | CANCELLED POST MARKET | DIN 02237826 |
| MEFENAMIC-250 | 250 MG | CAPSULE | PRO DOC LIMITEE | CANCELLED POST MARKET | DIN 02230408 |
| NOVO-MEFENAMIC CAPSULES 250MG | 250 MG | CAPSULE | NOVOPHARM LIMITED | CANCELLED PRE MARKET | DIN 02239836 |
| PMS-MEFENAMIC ACID | 250 MG | CAPSULE | PHARMASCIENCE INC | CANCELLED POST MARKET | DIN 02231208 |
| PONSTAN | 250 MG | CAPSULE | AA PHARMA INC | DORMANT | DIN 00155225 |
Who else supplies MEFENAMIC ACID worldwide?
Nexara tracks national medicine registries and published price lists across multiple markets. MEFENAMIC ACID appears in 75 registered pack listings across 8 markets, published on 6 different national price bases. Where a Canadian route is closed, that is where an alternative route of supply starts — subject to the import rules in both countries.
Registered listings are not stock. Ask us to confirm what can actually be sourced for your order.
How can I get it?
This product is approved by Health Canada but not yet marketed in Canada, so there is no Canadian supply to draw on today. Nexara can tell you whether it has been launched, and can look at supply from other markets where a Canadian pack is not required or where importation is permitted.
Ordering questions
Who can buy this from Nexara?
Licensed entities only. Nexara holds Health Canada establishment licence DEL 3-002896-A and ships only to a licensed address.
Is there a minimum order?
Yes, set per product line and per pack multiple rather than on the order total, so you are never asked to buy a part-pack. The minimum for this line is confirmed with your quote.
What is the lead time?
Confirmed per order at quotation, and it depends on current stock position and whether the product is in shortage.
Can Nexara supply this for a clinical trial?
Yes — comparator and background-therapy supply, including sourcing from other markets where a Canadian pack will not satisfy the protocol. Clinical trial supply.