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. 2015 Jul 30;2015(7):CD001751. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD001751.pub3

Comparison 5. Mefenamic acid vs NSAIDs.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
1 Pain relief: dichotomous data 1   Odds Ratio (Fixed, 95% CI) 0.68 [0.32, 1.44]
1.1 Mefenamic acid vs meloxicam 1   Odds Ratio (Fixed, 95% CI) 0.68 [0.32, 1.44]
2 Pain relief (VAS) 1   Mean Difference (Fixed, 95% CI) 0.23 [‐0.69, 1.15]
2.1 Mefenamic acid vs tolfenamic acid 1   Mean Difference (Fixed, 95% CI) 0.23 [‐0.69, 1.15]
3 All adverse effects 1   Odds Ratio (Fixed, 95% CI) 1.26 [0.54, 2.96]
3.1 Mefenamic acid vs tolfenamic acid 1   Odds Ratio (Fixed, 95% CI) 1.26 [0.54, 2.96]
4 Interference with daily activities 1   Mean Difference (Fixed, 95% CI) 0.54 [‐0.34, 1.42]
4.1 Mefenamic acid vs tolfenamic acid 1   Mean Difference (Fixed, 95% CI) 0.54 [‐0.34, 1.42]