What is PONSTAN Forte used for?

What is PONSTAN Forte used for?

As an anti-inflammatory analgesic for the symptomatic relief of rheumatoid arthritis (including Still’s Disease), osteoarthritis, and pain including muscular, traumatic and dental pain, headaches of most aetiology, post-operative and post-partum pain.

Is PONSTAN safe?

Use of PONSTAN may increase your risk of developing cardiovascular events (e.g. heart attack) even if you don’t have a history of heart disease. high blood pressure. blood clots. a tendency to bleed or other blood problems such as anaemia.

Is mefenamic acid a painkiller?

Anti-inflammatory painkillers like mefenamic acid are also called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), or sometimes just ‘anti-inflammatories’. Mefenamic acid is used to treat painful conditions such as arthritis, pain associated with heavy menstrual bleeding, and pain after surgical operations.

Is it safe to take Mefenamic everyday?

You shouldn’t take mefenamic acid for longer than 7 days. The first dose is 500 mg. After that, take 250 mg every 6 hours as needed. You shouldn’t take mefenamic acid for longer than 7 days.

How many hours does PONSTAN take effect?

The effect of this medicine can be observed within 20-30 minutes of administration. The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 4-6 hours.

Is PONSTAN like ibuprofen?

There are several over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications that can interact with mefenamic acid (Ponstel). Naproxen (Aleve) and ibuprofen (Advil) are in the same drug class as mefenamic acid (Ponstel), so be very careful not to combine these medications, because it can raise your risk for bleeding.

Is PONSTAN Forte an antibiotic?

Manufactured byPfizer Ltd. Ponstan 500 MG Tablet is a Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medicine used to relieve pain associated with acute musculoskeletal disorders such as sprains, strains, injuries, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.

How much PONSTAN Forte can I take?

The usual dose of PONSTAN is 2 capsules (500 mg) three times daily with meals. Your doctor may recommend a different dose. This may depend on your age, your condition and whether or not you are taking any other medicines. Take PONSTAN exactly as your doctor has prescribed.