Ponstan

Pfizer Ltd

Composition for Ponstan Products

Ponstan Products are primarily used for

Pain relief

About Ponstan Products

Uses of Ponstan Products

Mefenamic Acid is used for pain relief. It relieves pain in conditions like period pain, headache, muscle pain, joint pain or dental pain.

Ponstan Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Ponstan are Nausea, Dizziness, Diarrhea, Drowsiness, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Flatulence, Dyspepsia, Dark colored stool, Hematemesis (vomiting blood), Ringing in ear.

How Ponstan Products work

Mefenamic Acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever, pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

Patient Concerns about Ponstan Products

Frequently asked questions about Ponstan Products

Frequently asked questions about Mefenamic Acid

Q. Is mefenamic acid an antibiotic/ contain codeine?
No. Mefenamic acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to treat mild to moderate pain conditions and fever. It not an antibiotic and does not contain codeine
Q. Is Ponstan 250mg Tablet a painkiller?
Yes. Ponstan 250mg Tablet is mild to moderate painkiller drug
Q. Is Ponstan 250mg Tablet safe?
Ponstan 250mg Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Is Ponstan 250mg Tablet good for toothache/ for back pain/ headache?
Yes, Ponstan 250mg Tablet can be used to relieve dental pain, back pain and headache
Q. Does Ponstan 250mg Tablet stop periods/ stop bleeding?
Ponstan 250mg Tablet is used for relieving pain that happens before or during a menstrual period. It does not stop periods or bleeding. Always consult your doctor regarding its use
Q. Can I take mefenamic acid with naproxen/ paracetamol/ ibuprofen/ metronidazole/ withtramadol/ with tranexamic acid/ with sertraline/ amoxicillin?
Mefenamic acid may interact with the drugs mentioned above. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be require
Q. Does Ponstan 250mg Tablet make you drowsy?
Ponstan 250mg Tablet has a rare side effect of causing drowsiness. Always consult your doctor, if you experience such side effects.

Products for Ponstan

Ponstan 250mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
Pfizer Ltd
MRP
19.53
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