Is It Acceptable To Remove The Powder From The Coating Of Ponstan Capsule And Take That For Severe Period Pain?
No harm in it. Tablet Meftal Spas is smaller. Use antacid if needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have understood your concern and I will suggest you the best possible treatment options.
First of all do not panic.
Tablet Ponstan contains Mefenamic acid.
It is a safe and effective medicine for painful menses and to control heavy menstrual period.
If you can't swallow the capsule, you can swallow it's contents. But duration of action will be less.
Instead you can try other trade name tablet that is smaller in size , like tablet Meftal Spas or so.
Please seek prescription support from your treating doctor for the same.
Please take the medication after food.
Please take antacid like Omeprazole or Pantoprazol if you have history of gastric irritation with pain killer tablets.
I hope this answer helps you.
Please feel free to communicate with me again.
Thanks.
Dr
Purushottam Neurgaonkar