Ponstan Forte Tablet 500mg

Ponstan Forte Tablet Uses

Ponstan Forte is an NSAID used to relieve pain associated with mild to moderate painful conditions such as headache, migraine, menstrual cramps, joint pain, neck pain, and arthritis pain. Ponstan Forte contains Mefenamic acid as the active ingredient, an NSAID with anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving actions. It works by blocking cyclooxygenases (COX) enzymes that are responsible for the production of prostaglandins, which can sometimes cause pain and inflammation in the body.

Ponstan Forte Tablet 500mg formula

• Mefenamic Acid

Available forms

• Tablets

Risks and warnings

You should know the risks and warnings of Ponstan Forte to prevent its misuse.

There are some specific circumstances under which the use of certain medications is contraindicated or considered dangerous. So when taking any medicine it's always a good practice to familiarize yourself with its risks and warnings.

The risks and warnings associated with Ponstan Forte are:

• Pregnancy

Ponstan is not considered safe to use during pregnancy. Therefore you must consult your doctor before using it.

• Breastfeeding

If you are breastfeeding, do not use Ponstan before prior approval from your healthcare provider.

• Hypersensitivity:

Patients allergic to NSAIDs should be cautious when taking Ponstan Forte.

How to use Ponstan Forte Tablet 500mg?

• It should be taken orally with a glass of water.
• The medicine should be taken with food.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet.
• The recommended dosage is 1 tablet of Ponstan Forte 500mg once daily, followed by 250mg every 6 hours as needed.
• Do not exceed the prescribed dosage

Ponstan Forte Side Effects

Some common side effects of Ponstan Forte are:

• Abdominal pain
• Vomiting
• Blood in stool
• Constipation
• Black stools

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 the following drugs:

• Acalabrutinib
• Bromfenac
• Cidofovir
• Diclofenac
• Everolimus
• Fenoprofen
• Ibuprofen
• Ketoprofen
• Naproxen
• Oxaprozin
• Sirolimus
• Tolmetin
• Valdecoxib
• Warfarin
• Zanubrutinib

Storage Conditions

• Store the medicine at room temperature
• Keep out of reach and sight of children
• Protect it from light and moisture