Ponstan is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory that helps relieve pain, especially rheumatic and treat fever. In addition, Ponstan, composed of mephenamic acid, helps relieve menstrual pain.
This medicine can be found in pharmacies with the names Mefenan and Pontin, manufactured by the Pfizer laboratory and should only be used on the doctor’s recommendation.
Ponstan costs between 15 and 20 reais and each pack contains 24 tablets of 500 mg.
This medicine is indicated for treatment
In addition, it can be used as an antipyretic from the age of 14.
The use of Ponstan should be done orally on the recommendation of a doctor, and 500 mg is generally recommended every 8 hours with meals.
Use of this medicine may cause constipation, drowsiness, diarrhea and nausea.
Ponstan should be avoided during pregnancy, lactation and in children under 14 years of age. In addition, in severe aspirin allergy, nasal polyps are associated with aspirin-induced bronchospasm.