Hi serenity222,
Thank you for your question.
Ponstan/Ponstel contains the active ingredient mefenamic acid and is
not a narcotic and not addictive. This medication is prescribed for
menstrual cramps and other types of pain.
Ponstel is classifed as a Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (also called NSAIDs).
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Postoperative management of pain by the use of ponstel (mefenamic
acid), a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent. Van Pelt WL.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=6643933&dopt=Abstract
"... to minimize the use of addictive narcotics, the author has used a
non-narcotic, anti-inflammatory agent called Ponstel (mefenamic acid)
as the mainstay in postoperative management of pain. Ponstel has been
in constant use for 12 years for hospital and office surgical
procedures."
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PONSTAN Capsules Mefenamic Acid
What PONSTAN is used for
http://www.medsafe.govt.nz/consumers/cmi/p/Ponstan.htm
PONSTAN contains the active ingredient mefenamic acid.
PONSTAN belongs to a group of medicines called Non-Steroidal
Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (or NSAIDs).
PONSTAN relieves pain and reduces inflammation (swelling, redness and
soreness) that may occur in the following:
menstrual cramps (period pain)
muscle and bone injuries such as sprains, strains, low back pain
(lumbago), rheumatism and tendonitis, such as tennis elbow
swelling and pain after setting broken or dislocated bones
dental pain
PONSTAN is also used to treat heavy menstrual periods.
PONSTAN is not addictive
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Ponstan
http://www.drugs.com/cons/Ponstan.html
Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.- (scroll to Ponstel)
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NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs)
http://www.spine.org/articles/nsaids.cfm
What Are They? How To Use Them Safely
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Best regards,
tlspiegel |
