Common Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Epigastric pain, Flatulence, Nausea, Vomiting, Indigestion.

Expert advice for Ponstan Tablet
It should be taken with food or milk to avoid getting an upset stomach. It can cause serious complications like stomach bleeding and kidney problems if taken for a long time. Ponstan can raise your risk of blood clots, heart attack, or a stroke. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.

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 a painkiller?
Yes. Ponstan is mild to moderate painkiller drug

Q. Is Ponstan safe?
Ponstan is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Ponstan good for toothache/ for back pain/ headache?
Yes, Ponstan can be used to relieve dental pain, back pain and headache

Q. Does Ponstan stop periods/ stop bleeding?
Ponstan 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 make you drowsy?
Ponstan has a rare side effect of causing drowsiness. Always consult your doctor, if you experience such side effects.