Description
Ponstan Tablets Specification
Requires Prescription (YES/NO)
No
Generics
Mefenamic Acid
Used For
Pain Relief
How it works
Mefenamic acid belongs to a group of medicines called Non-Steroidal AntiInflammatory Drugs (or NSAIDs). Mefenamic acid binds the prostaglandin synthetase receptors COX-1 and COX-2, inhibiting the action of prostaglandin synthetase.These medicines work by relieving pain and inflammation.
Ponstan Tablets Usage And Safety
Dosage
Mefenamic Acid
Side Effects
GI intolerance , oedema , hypertension , skin rash, ( discontinue if occur ) . Renal impairement , allergic glomerulonephritis. Blood dyscrasias ( rare ). Raised liver enzymes.
Drug Interactions
Aspirin , warfarin or similar medicines including Eliquis, Xarelto or Pradaxa that are used to stop blood clots , some medicines used to treat high blood pressure , corticosteroids , lithium , cyclosporin or tacrolimus , selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, methotrexate.
Indication
Acute and chronic pain, particularly pain associated with rheumatic disease, muscle pain, pain in the region of the spinal column (intervertebral disc conditions, shoulder/neck syndrome etc.), postoperative pain and pain following injury, as well as headache, toothache and earache (in particular, pain following dental extraction). Primary dysmenorrhoea.
When not to Use
Do not take Mefenamic Acid if You have an allergy to: • Mefenamic acid or any of the ingredients in the list • aspirin • any other NSAID medicine including COX-2 inhibitors.
Ponstan Tablets Precautions
Precaution
Precaution should be taken in patients suffering from dehydration and renal disease, particularly the elderly.
Ponstan Tablets Warnings
Warning 1
It may affect your developing baby if you take it during pregnancy. Pregnant woman taking mefenamic acid should be closely monitored by their doctor.
Warning 2
Patients on prolonged therapy should be kept under regular surveillance with particular attention to liver dysfunction, rash, blood dyscrasias or development of diarrhoea.
Warning 3
Prolonged use of any type of painkiller for headaches can make them worse. If this situation is experienced or suspected, medical advice should be obtained and treatment should be discontinued.
Ponstan Tablets Additional Information
Pregnancy category
Always consult your physician before using any medicine.
Storage (YES/NO)
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
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