It was discovered and brought to market by Parke-Davis as Ponstel in the 1960s
stomach ulcers – these can cause internal bleeding and anaemia; extra medicine to protect your stomach may be prescribed to help reduce this risk
Mefenamic acid is indicated for the treatment of mild-to-moderate acute pain or dysmenorrhea
Azstarys
Drotikind-M Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Drotaverine and Mefenamic acid
Do not use Ponstel (mefenamic acid) right before or after bypass heart surgery
It is also used to provide relief from pain due to muscle spasms in the stomach and intestines
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You could have more side effects
However, in some patients it may cause some unwanted common side effects like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, heartburn, diarrhea and other uncommon and rare side effects
Doses Adults and the elderly: the usual dose is 1 tablet three times a day