Ponstan Product Of Pfizer Pharmaceuticals

Ponstan

Generic Name

Mefenamic Acid

Pfizer

Pain And Inflammation In Rheumatoid Arthritis And Osteoarthritis, Postoperative Pain, Mild To Moderate Pain:

Adult: 500 Mg Tab 3 Times A Day
Children 6 Months-1 Yr: 50 Mg Suspension Eight Hourly For Not More Than Seven Days;
2-4 Yr: 100 Mg Suspension Eight Hourly For Not More Than Seven Days;
5-8 Yr: 150 Mg Suspension Eight Hourly For Not More Than Seven Days;
9-12 Yr: 200 Mg Suspension Eight Hourly For Not More Than Seven Days;
Above 12 Yr: Same As Adult.

Acute Pain Including Dysmenorrhea, Menorrhagia:

Avoid Unless The Potential Benefit Outweighs The Risk. Avoid During The Third Trimester

Active Gi Bleeding And Ulceration, History Of Gi Bleeding Or Perforation Related To Previous Nsaid Therapy, History Of Recurrent Gi Haemorrhage Or Ulceration (two Or More Distinct Episodes), Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Severe Heart Failure, Severe Renal Impairment, Aspirin/anti- Inflammatory Induced Allergy.

Active Gi Bleeding And Ulceration, History Of Gi Bleeding Or Perforation Related To Previous Nsaid Therapy, History Of Recurrent Gi Haemorrhage Or Ulceration (two Or More Distinct Episodes), Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Severe Heart Failure, Severe Renal Impairment, Aspirin/anti- Inflammatory Induced Allergy.