Ponstan Forte Tablet 500mg

About Ponstan Forte Tablet 500mg

Ponstan Forte Tablet Uses

• Relieving menstrual cramps and period pain
• Managing headaches and migraines
• Treating toothaches and dental pain
• Reducing pain from muscle aches and injuries
• Relieving pain from rheumatoid arthritis

Ponstan Forte Tablet Benefits

• Reduces pain quickly and effectively
• Decreases inflammation in affected areas
• Works for short-term pain relief
• Helps with menstrual discomfort specifically
• Improves mobility and comfort during painful conditions

What Experts Say

Mefenamic acid blocks prostaglandins, chemicals in the body that cause pain and inflammation. By stopping these chemicals, it brings relief fast for many types of pain.

Doctors use this for menstrual cramps and short-term pain because it works quickly and effectively. It's stronger than paracetamol for inflammatory pain. Most people feel relief within 30 minutes to an hour.

This NSAID is designed for short-term use, not long-term treatment. Taking it with food helps prevent stomach upset. Follow your doctor's guidance on duration.

Drug Class

• Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)

Packaging and Quantity

• Tablet 500 mg, typically in strips of 10 tablets
• Bulk packs of 200 tablets also available

When Not to Use Ponstan Forte

• Allergy to mefenamic acid or other NSAIDs
• Active stomach ulcers or gastrointestinal bleeding
• Severe liver or kidney disease
• Bleeding disorders
• During the last trimester of pregnancy

Ponstan Forte Tablet 500mg formula

• Mefenamic Acid

Available forms

• Tablets

How to use Ponstan Forte Tablet 500mg?

• Take one tablet with water, preferably with food
• Standard dose is 500 mg every 6 to 8 hours as needed
• Do not exceed 1500 mg per day
• Take for the shortest time needed
• Do not use for more than 7 days without doctor approval
• Swallow the tablet whole

Contraindications

The use of Ponstan Forte is contraindicated in the following conditions:

• Asthma
• Fluid retention
• GI toxicity
• Rash
• Renal toxicities
• Thrombosis
• Hepatotoxicity
• Hyperkalemia
• Hypertension
• Platelet aggregation inhibition

Drug Interactions

Ponstan Forte can interact with other medicines:

• Blood thinners: Increases bleeding risk. Tell your doctor.
• Other NSAIDs: Do not combine with other NSAIDs.
• Aspirin: Avoid using together.
• Diuretics: May reduce their effectiveness.

Risks and warnings

• Stomach ulcers: Long-term use increases bleeding risk. Take with food.
• Heart and kidney disease: Tell your doctor if you have these conditions.
• Liver disease: Dose adjustment may be needed.
• Alcohol: Increases stomach damage risk. Avoid or limit alcohol.
• Pregnancy: Not safe in the last trimester. Consult your doctor.
• Breastfeeding: Small amounts pass into breast milk. Ask your doctor.

Ponstan Forte Tablet Side Effects

Common mild side effects include:

• Stomach upset or heartburn
• Nausea or indigestion
• Dizziness
• Diarrhea or constipation

Serious side effects can occur. Stop and get help if you have:

• Stomach pain or vomiting blood
• Dark or bloody stools
• Allergic reaction with rash or swelling
• Shortness of breath or chest pain

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30 degrees Celsius
• Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep in original packaging
• Do not store in bathroom or kitchen
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after expiration date