Ponstan 500 mg.

Ponstan is a medication belonging to the group of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) containing Mefenamic acid. It is used to treat mild to moderate pain and is particularly effective in relieving menstrual pain. It is commonly used during menstrual cycles.

1) Precautions Before Using Ponstan: Do not use Ponstan 500 mg. in individuals with the following conditions:

• Allergy to mefenamic acid, or asthma, hives, a runny nose or swelling of the face after taking aspirin or another anti-inflammatory painkiller (NSAID)
• Gastric or intestinal ulcers
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Liver disease, kidney disease, heart disease, or cerebrovascular disease
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women
• Infants under six months old
• Inform your doctor about any existing medical conditions, medications being taken, history of drug allergies, or mental health conditions. Ponstan 500 mg. may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or headaches.

 2)  How to use the medication:

• Take Ponstan 500 mg. exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Take this medicine exactly as your dentist prescribed. The dose, how often to take it and for how many days are printed on your medicine label. Do not take more than prescribed.
• Ponstan 500 mg. should be taken with food.

 2.1. If a dose is missed:

• Take the missed dose as soon as remembered, but leave at least 4-6 hours before the next dose.
• Do not double the dose.
• If it is close to the next scheduled dose, do not increase the dosage.
• Monitor for recurrence of pain and take medication as instructed by the doctor.

 3) Precautions while using the medication:

• Do not take Ponstan together with aspirin or any other NSAID painkiller, such as ibuprofen, naproxen or Arcoxia. Tell your dentist if you take a blood thinner such as warfarin.
• Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medications.
• Do not exceed the prescribed dosage.
• Stop the medication immediately and consult a doctor if you experience allergic reactions such as itching, swelling, or difficulty breathing.

4) Potential risks from the medication: Common side effects may include:

• Common side effects may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and headaches.
• Stop taking it and contact the clinic or a doctor straight away if you have diarrhea, black or bloody stools, vomit blood, have severe stomach pain, or have signs of an allergic reaction such as a rash, swelling of the face or difficulty breathing.
• Risk of gastric ulcers.

5) How to store the medication:

• Store the medication at room temperature.
• Keep the medication out of reach of children.
• Store the medication in a tightly closed container.

Note: This information is a general summary. Please read the medication label carefully before use and consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Ponstan in Dental Treatment

Why this medicine is prescribed

Ponstan is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It does more than relieve pain — it also reduces the inflammation and swelling that follow a dental procedure. This is why it is worth taking on the schedule you were given, rather than only when the pain becomes hard to bear. Keeping pain and swelling under control makes eating, sleeping and healing easier in the first days after treatment.

Medication manages what you feel. It does not remove the cause of the problem — a tooth that needs treatment still needs treatment.

Which dental procedures it is prescribed for

• Tooth Extraction / Wisdom Teeth — Tooth Extraction, Wisdom Teeth, Post-Operative Care
• Root canal treatment — Root canal treatment, Post-Operative Care
• Gum Surgery — Periodontics, Post-Operative Care
• Dental Implants — Dental Implants, Post-Operative Care

If pain persists or worsens, please contact the clinic.