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Ponstel

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Noun1.Ponstel - a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic drug (trade name Ponstel) used to treat mild pain (especially menstrual cramps)
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, NSAID - an anti-inflammatory drug that does not contain steroids; "NSAIDs inhibit the activity of both Cox-1 and Cox-2 enzymes"


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In order to relieve anxiety, abortive treatments also involve the usage of anti-inflammatory drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs that include naprosyn, anaprox, ponstel, meclomen, tolectin, and toradol which are helpful in treating headaches.
The three most frequently prescribed trade name products were Epanutin[R] (phenytoin) 100 mg capsules, Antipyn[R] (paracetamol, codeine phosphate and promethazine) 100 ml syrup and Ponstel S[R] (mefenamic acid) 50 mg/5 ml suspension.
NSAID PRODUCTS Diclofenac: Cataflam, Voltaren, VoltarenXR Edodolac: Lodine, Lodine XL Fenoprofen: Nalfon Flurbiprofen: Ansaid Ibuprofen: Advil, Motrin, Nuprin Indomethacin: Indocin, Indosin SR Ketoprofen: Orudis, Oruvail Ketorolac: Toradol Meclofenamate: Various Mefenamic acid: Ponstel Meloxicam: Mobic Nabumetone: Relafen Naproxen: Anaprox, Anaprox DS, Naprosyn, EC-Naprosyn, Naprelan RECOMMENDED DOSE Depends upon the agent chosen.
 
 
 
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