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Ponstan TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: mefenamic acid

Brand name

(ARTG)

: PONSTAN mefenamic acid 250mg capsule blister pack

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

Treatment of primary dysmenorrhoea and primary menorrhagia. Short term relief of mild to moderate pain such as dental pain and soft tissue pain.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Capsule, hard
  • Oral
  • An aqua blue/ivory opaque hard gelatin capsule printed 'PARKE DAVIS' on body and cap in black.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 30 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 30 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is Schedule 2 : Pharmacy Medicine.

  • 20 capsules pack

Over 65 ?

(AHT)

This medicine contains the active ingredients:

If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient mefenamic acid

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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