Mefenamic acid is used to treat mild to moderate pain and dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps)
It may also be used to treat menstrual cramps and other conditions as
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what mefenamic acid is and what it is used for
Mefenamic acid belongs to the class of medications called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs)
Ponstel is also used to treat
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Mefanamic acid has been linked to rare instances of clinically apparent, acute liver injury
Ponstan capsules and Mefenamic acid cannot be expected to substitute for corticosteroids or to treat corticosteroid insufficiency; abrupt discontinuation of corticosteroids may lead to disease exacerbation; patients on prolonged corticosteroid
Ponstan has demonstrated analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic properties
It is available by prescription only in capsules of 250 and 500 mg in generic forms and under the brand name Ponstel
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See NSAIDs in Pregnancy in Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for further details
Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible duration
Mefenamic acid is a potent inhibitor of prostaglandin synthesis in vitro
Mefenamic acid, an anthranilic acid derivative, is a member of the fenamate group of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
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It belongs to a group of medications called NSAIDs
pain and discomfort caused by arthritis, muscular or rheumatic disorders
Ponstel ( mefenamic acid) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug ( NSAID) used to treat pain or inflammation caused by arthritis
Very bad headache