Ponstan

What is it?

An NSAID available as blue/ ivory capsules containing 250mg mefenamic acid marked PONSTAN 250. Also, PONSTAN FORTE film- coated, yellow tablets containing 500mg of mefanamic acid marked with name.

Medical Uses

Pain, period pain, headache, rheumatoid arthritis pain (Stills disease), osteoarthritis, heavy menstrual bleeding.

Dosage

Adults, 500mg 3 times each day (on first day of period in patients with heavy menstrual bleeding).

Special Care

Pregnancy, breast-feeding, elderly, allergies, asthma, heart failure, epilepsy.

Avoid Use

Children, known allergy to NSAID or aspirin, ulcer, liver or kidney disorder, inflammatory bowel disease.

Possible Drug and Food Interactions

Methotrexate, sulphonylureas, corticosteroids, lithium, diuretics, cyclosporin, mifepristone, anticoagulants, hydantoins, antihypertensives, quinolones, glycosides.

Known Side Effects

Kidney disorder, gastrointestinal intolerance, raised level of liver enzymes. In rare cases, blood changes. Withdraw drug if skin rash occurs.

Manufacturer

Chemidex.