Ponstan Capsules, Ponstan Paediatric Suppositories 250 mg, 125 mg Hard capsules
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 05 June 2023
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Relief of mild to moderate pain and fever.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 500 mg three times daily; Children 6 months to 2 years: 1 suppository three times daily.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated from 20 weeks of gestation; not recommended during breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Anticoagulants
- Antihypertensives
- Lithium
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to mefenamic acid
- Active gastrointestinal ulcer
- Heart failure
- Pregnancy after 20 weeks
Common side effects
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Dizziness
Counselling Points
- Take with food to reduce gastric irritation
- Monitor for signs of gastrointestinal bleeding
- Avoid use with other NSAIDs
Serious warnings
- Increased risk of cardiovascular events
- Gastrointestinal toxicity
- Serious skin reactions
Important Disclaimer
The Ponstan Capsules, Ponstan Paediatric Suppositories 250 mg, 125 mg Hard capsules professional information leaflet below is the property of Pfizer Laboratories and is provided on Medinsert exactly as issued, with no.. alterations or editorial changes. We make every effort to keep content current by updating documents as soon as new versions become available. Medinsert serves as a trusted access point for healthcare professionals, but does not replace official sources or clinical judgement. For more details, please read our full disclaimer. read more>>
Healthcare Professionals Only
This content is for registered healthcare professionals
Sign in or create a free account to read the full package insert.
Free for HPCSA-registered professionals. Powered by Medinsert.
