In Reply to: re ponstan posted by nickismith on Saturday, 23. September 2006 at 11:05 Bali Time:
It is given out at Apotiks in Bali for pain relief/analgesic
Used to treat pain , including menstrual pain (Dysmenorrhea)
"Mefenamic acid (Ponstan)
Mefenamic Acid
(meh-fen- NAM-ick AH-sid)
Pregnancy Category: C Apo-Mefenamic Nu-Mefenamic PMS-Mefenamic Acid Ponstan Ponstel (Rx)
Classification: Nonsteroidal, anti-inflammatory drug
See Also: See also Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs .
Action/Kinetics: Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis. Is an anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and analgesic. Peak plasma levels: 2-4 hr; t 1/2: 2-4 hr; duration: 4-6 hr. Slowly absorbed from the GI tract, metabolized by the liver, and excreted in the urine and feces.
Uses: Short-term relief ( < 1 week) of mild to moderate pain (e.g., pain associated with tooth extraction and musculoskeletal disorders). Primary dysmenorrhea. Investigational: PMS, sunburn. .."