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Ponstel (Generic)
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Ponstel (Generic)
Ponstel (Mefenamic acid), a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, is used for the relief of moderate pain (when treatment will not last for more than 7 days) and for the treatment of menstrual pain.
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Ponstel (Generic) 500 mg Pills |
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180 Pills |
$299
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$175 !
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120 Pills |
$209
You save
$107 !
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90 Pills |
$159
You save
$78 !
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60 Pills |
$119
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$39 !
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30 Pills |
$79
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Ponstel (Generic) 250 mg Pills |
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180 Pills |
$279
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$135 !
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120 Pills |
$189
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$87 !
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90 Pills |
$149
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$58 !
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60 Pills |
$109
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$29 !
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30 Pills |
$69
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 Uses
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This medication relieves pain and reduces inflammation. It is used to treat headaches, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, dental pain and athletic injuries.
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How To Take
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Take mefenamic acid with food if possible. If it upsets your stomach, be sure to take it with food or an antacid or with a full glass of milk.
Take mefenamic acid exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
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Side Effects
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More common side effects may include:
Abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, stomach and intestinal upset, vomiting
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Missed Dose
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If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
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Precaution
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Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of liver or kidney disease, blood disorders, ulcers, heart disease, alcohol use, high blood pressure, eye disease, allergies (especially drug allergies). Use caution when performing tasks requiring alertness. Limit alcohol intake as it may intensify the drowsiness effect of this medication. This medicine may cause stomach bleeding. Daily use of alcohol, especially when combined with this medicine, may increase your risk for stomach bleeding. Check with your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Do not take aspirin without consulting your doctor. Check the ingredients of any nonprescription medication you may be taking since many cough-and-cold formulas contain aspirin. Infrequently, this medication may increase the skin's sensitivity to sunlight. If this happens to you, avoid prolonged sun exposure, wear protective clothing and use a sunscreen. Avoid sunlamps. Caution is advised when this drug is used in the elderly. This medication should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Use of this drug in the last 6 months of pregnancy is not recommended. It is unknown if this drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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Drug Interactions
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Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: "blood thinners" such as warfarin, other arthritis medication, water pills or lithium. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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Storage
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Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep away from children and pets.
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