Ponstan Tablets (mefenamic acid)

Ponstantablets contain mefenamic acid which is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
It can help to relieve:
– symptoms of inflammation, such as redness and swelling;
– pain and discomfort caused by arthritis, muscular or rheumatic disorders;
– headache, muscle ache or toothache;
– pain after operations, trauma;
– childbirth pain;
– painful or heavy periods.
Do not take Ponstan:
– if you are allergic to mefenamic acid, to any other anti-inflammatory medicines (such as aspirin, ibuprofen, celecoxib), or any of the other ingredients of this medicine;
– if you have, or have ever had, stomach or intestinal conditions such as peptic ulcer, bleeding in the stomach or severe gastritis;
– if you have an inflammatory bowel disease (e.
g.
ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease);
– if you have severe heart, liver or kidney problems;
– if you have just had heart bypass surgery;
– if you are more than 6 months pregnant;
If any of the above apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Ponstan with alcohol Avoid drinking alcohol.
It may increase your risk of stomach bleeding.
Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine.
Pregnancy Mefenamic acid will be passed to your unborn baby.
It is not known how much it will affect your unborn baby in the first 6 months of pregnancy.
DO NOT take the tablets in the last 3 months of pregnancy as they may delay the onset of labour and prolong its duration.
They may also increase the likelihood of bleeding in the mother and in the baby.
If you need to take these tablets, your doctor can help you decide whether or not to take them during the first 6 months of pregnancy.
Breast-feeding Mefenamic acid passes into breast milk and can affect the baby.
You should not take the tablets while breast-feeding unless advised by your doctor.
Fertility DO NOT take the tablets if you are trying to become pregnant, as they may make it more difficult to get pregnant.
You should inform your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or if you have problems becoming pregnant.
This is an OTC drug, so it can be taken without a doctor’s recommendation.
Before using this medicine read carefully the package leaflet as it contains more detailed information.
For any uncertainty consult your doctor or pharmacist.