Ponstan is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory, which helps in relieving pain, especially rheumatic pain and treating fever. In addition, Ponstan, composed of mefenamic acid, helps in relieving menstrual pain.
This medicine can be found in pharmacies under the names of Mefenan and Pontin, being manufactured by the Pfizer laboratory and should only be used at the recommendation of the doctor.
Price
Ponstan costs between 15 and 20 reais, and each package contains 24 tablets of 500mg.
Indications
This medicine is indicated for the treatment:
- Rheumatoid arthritis, Still's disease and osteoarthritis; Ear pain, headache and pain after surgery, pain in the postpartum period and during menstruation; Flu and respiratory infections.
In addition, it can be used as an antipyretic from the age of 14.
How to use
The use of Ponstan should be done orally on the recommendation of a doctor, and 500 mg is usually recommended every 8 hours with meals.
Side effects
The use of this medication can cause constipation, drowsiness, diarrhea and nausea.
Contraindications
The use of Ponstan should be avoided during pregnancy, while breastfeeding and for children under 14 years old. In addition, in the case of severe allergy to aspirin, nasal polyps associated with aspirin-induced bronchospasm.
