Ponstan 250mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

• If you are allergic to this Mefenamic acid or any of the ingredients of Ponstan Tablet.
• If you have a condition of inflammation, swelling and pain in your digestive tract.
• If you have or ever had problems of intestinal bleeding or stomach ulcers with or without the use of painkillers.
• If your heart, liver or kidneys are not working properly or you have any health condition related to these organs.
• If you have a history of an allergic reaction like breathing problems and skin allergy upon using painkillers like aspirin or Ibuprofen.
• Ponstan Tablet should not be used for the pain after bypass surgery of the heart and in pregnant women during the third trimester.

• Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, bloating, constipation and stomach discomforts.
• Stomach and intestinal bleeding can be sometimes fatal especially in the elderly.
• Blood disorders like anaemia, skin rashes, itching, redness and papules formation.
• Headache, dizziness, weakness, irregular heartbeats, breathing problems and blurred vision.

Other General Warnings

• You are an older adult as there are chances of stomach/intestinal bleeding.
• You have breathing-related disorders or asthma. You are prone to seasonal allergies, rhinitis and other lung and throat problems, need to be very cautious.
• You are suffering from a heart problem, liver or kidney problem or if you are taking water pills, the doctor may ask to monitor kidney function tests.
• You are suffering from high blood pressure or heart problem, close monitoring of heart parameters are required during the treatment.
• You experience stomach aches and pain as there are chances of development of intestinal or stomach bleeding with this medicine especially if you are a regular smoker and an alcoholic.
• You may develop skin allergies like skin rashes, itching, papules, blisters, etc.
• You are suffering from an autoimmune disorder, systemic lupus erythematosus or you have fits, caution is advised.
• You have high blood pressure and heart problem or any risk which can give heart problems like diabetes and high cholesterol as you may experience swelling and water retention during the treatment.
• It can impair fertility, so it is not recommended for women trying to conceive and taking any treatment for it.

• Store Ponstan Tablets below 25°C.
• Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

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Interactions with other medicines

• Mefenamic acid may enhance the effect of oral anticoagulants like warfarin, therefore close monitoring of bleeding parameters is advised.
• Medicines containing lithium used to treat the mental condition if taken along can lead to lithium toxicity.
• Concomitant use of other painkillers is not advised as it can increase the side effects of this medicine.
• Medicines such as steroids, antidepressants, medicines to stop blood clotting and pain killers should not be used simultaneously as there is an increased risk of stomach and intestinal bleeding.
• You may experience fits upon concomitant use of antibiotics like Norfloxacin, Ofloxacin and Ciprofloxacin with this medicine.
• There should be a minimum gap of 10-12 days on the use of Mifepristone with this medicine as it can reduce the effect of Mifepristone.
• Medicine like Digoxin used for heart failure should not be used along with this medicine as Mefenamic acid can induce heart failure and reduce the effectiveness of heart failure medicine.
• Medicines like Methotrexate, Ciclosporin, Tacrolimus and some hypertension medicines (furosemide) increase the risk of kidney damage when taken with this medicine.
• Other medicines like Probenecid, Zidovudine and oral anti-diabetic medicines should be used cautiously.
• Discuss with your doctor any other medicines, herbal preparations and supplements you are taking currently to avoid any possible interactions.