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Ponstel - Mefanamic Acid - Dosage - Side Effects - Drug Interactions

Ponstel (mefanamic acid) drug information, dosage, side effects, drug interactions, and warnings. Ponstel, generic drug name mefanamic acid, is a NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) used to treat the inflammation and pain of arthritis. Ponstel (mefenamic acid) is for short-term pain relief and not recommended for use longer than 7 days.
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Drug Profile: Mefenamic Acid (Ponstel)
Drug profile and essential information on Mefenamic Acid (Ponstel). It not recommended for use longer than 7 days in a course of therapy, from UMM.

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