Ponstan: Side Effects & Dosing

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Mefenamic acid

Indications/Uses

Relief of pain, low back pain, traumatic, post-op or postpartum pain, bursitis, muscular aches & sprains, post dental extraction pain, dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

500 mg tid.

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Administration

Should be taken with food: Take immediately after meals.

Contraindications

GI ulceration or inflammatory bowel disease. Renal or hepatic impairment.

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Warnings

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Special Precautions

Asthmatics sensitive to NSAIDs or salicylates. Renal impairment. Pregnancy.

Adverse Reactions

Drowsiness. Hypersensitivity. Diarrhea.

Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

ATC Classification

M01AG01 - mefenamic acid ; Belongs to the class of non-steroidal antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products, fenamates.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Ponstan film seal tab 500 mg

Packing/Price

25 × 10's

Ponstan

mefenamic acid

Manufacturer:

Pfizer

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma