Ponstel 500 mg

Ponstel is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Ponstel works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. Ponstel is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by arthritis. It is also used to treat menstrual pain. Do not use this medicine just before or after having heart bypass surgery (also called coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG).

Dosage
Take this medication by mouth, usually 4 times a day with a full glass of water (8 ounces or 240 milliliters) or as directed by your doctor. Do not lie down for at least 10 minutes after taking this drug. If stomach upset occurs, take this medication with food or milk.

To reduce your risk of stomach bleeding and other side effects, take this medication at the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time. Do not increase your dose, take it more frequently, or take it for a longer time than prescribed. This medication usually should not be taken for more than 7 days at a time.

Ponstel is used for the short-term treatment of mild to moderate pain from various conditions. It is also used to decrease pain and blood loss from menstrual periods.

Side effects:
•    chest pain, weakness, shortness of breath, slurred speech, problems with vision or balance;
•    black, bloody, or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;
•    urinating less than usual or not at all;
•    pain, burning, or bleeding when you urinate;
•    nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
•    fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;
•    bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness.