Ponstel
Developed to mitigate menstrual and physical joint pain to support daily function and alleviate uterine cramping.
- Categories
- Women's Health · Pain & Anti-inflammatories
- Active ingredient
- Mefenamic Acid
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 250mg · 500mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Ponstel, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Ponstel vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Ponstel details
- Conditions
- Mild to Moderate Pain · Primary Dysmenorrhoea
- Alternative names
- mefenamic acid
- Therapeutic class
- Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)
- Pharmacological class
- NSAID
- Minor side effects
- dyspepsia; nausea; abdominal pain
- Moderate side effects
- diarrhoea; headache; dizziness
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Shionogi
- Onset Time
- 1 hour
- Duration
- 6–8 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Aspirin; Warfarin; Lithium
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over fourteen years and adults.
Contraindications
recent coronary bypass surgery; active peptic ulcer disease; history of aspirin-induced asthma
Serious side effects
severe gastrointestinal perforation, requires immediate medical attention; myocardial infarction, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
developed to mitigate menstrual and physical joint pain to support daily function and alleviate uterine cramping.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits cyclooxygenase enzymes and blocks prostaglandin synthesis inside localised uterine and joint tissues.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C/D: Avoid in third trimester due to risk of premature ductus arteriosus closure. Breastfeeding: Expelled in low amounts.
What you will receive
Ponstel is the originator brand name, made by Shionogi. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Shionogi.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Mefenamic Acid is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.