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Poncif is made in the form of film-coated tablets, with the main ingredient being mefenamic acid. The drug is used in the treatment of pain due to many causes such as: muscle pain, toothache, headache, postoperative pain, ... or anti-inflammatory,...
1. Uses of Poncif DHG
What is Poncif DHG? Poncif is manufactured by Hau Giang Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company, so it is also known as Poncif DHG drug. The main ingredient is mefenamic acid 500mg.
Mefenamic acid belongs to the group of NSAIDs, has analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic activities. The drug has an inhibitory effect on the cyclo-oxygenase enzyme involved in the biosynthesis of prostaglandins and thromboxane from arachidonic acid. In particular, prostaglandins are substances that play a role in causing inflammation, pain, and fever. With the main active ingredient is mefenamic acid, Poncif inhibits the production of prostaglandins, which helps relieve pain, reduce inflammation and reduce fever due to any inflammatory cause.
Poncif is indicated for:
Pain relief for cases of muscle pain, toothache, headache, pain due to trauma, postoperative pain, postpartum pain, menstrual pain; Anti-inflammatory for cases of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis; Treatment of menorrhagia accompanied by spasmodic pain, due to hypogastric; Improve symptoms of perimenopause. Poncif drug contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to mefenamic acid, aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; Gastric - duodenal ulcer advanced degree Patients with severe renal or severe liver failure; Children under 14 years old.
2. Usage and dosage of Poncif
Usage: Orally, drink in meals.
Dosage: For adults and children from 14 years old and above, take 1 tablet / time x 3 times / day. Each course of treatment with Poncif should not exceed 7 days. Note: The doctor may prescribe a specific dose depending on the condition and progress of the disease in each patient.
Overdose: When using acute overdose of Poncif, patients may have convulsions, vomiting, diarrhea. In this case, it is necessary to empty the stomach by inducing vomiting or gastric lavage. In case of emergency or overdose, the patient should call 911 or go to the nearest hospital.
Missed dose: When forgetting a dose of Poncif, the patient should take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, you can skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the scheduled time.
3. Poncif . side effects
When using Poncif, patients may experience unwanted side effects such as: Digestive disorders (diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, flatulence, constipation), rash, itchy skin, asthma attacks bronchospasm (in patients who are allergic to aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), liver failure, renal failure, temporary decrease in white blood cell and platelet counts, dizziness,...
When experiencing side effects As a side effect of Poncif, the patient should stop taking the drug and immediately notify the doctor or go to the nearest hospital for timely treatment.
4. Be careful when using Poncif
Some notes users need to remember before and while taking Poncif:
Caution when using Poncif in pregnant and lactating women; Stop taking the drug if skin rash appears, bleeding in the stomach, intestines, diarrhea; Poncif medicine can cause side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, visual disturbances, fatigue,... If affected by these side effects, it is best not to drive or operate a vehicle. machine.
5. Poncif . drug interactions
Some Poncif drug interactions include:
Poncif should not be combined with oral anticoagulants, injectable heparin, high dose salicylates, other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, lithium, high dose methotrexate over 15mg/week, ticlopidine; Caution when combining Poncif with diuretics, low dose methotrexate less than 15mg/week, zidovudine, pentoxifyllin; Use caution when combining Poncif with antihypertensive drugs (ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, diuretics), thrombolytics. To avoid the risk of drug interactions or unpredictable reactions, patients should inform their doctor about their medical history and any medications they are taking. At the same time, patients should absolutely follow the doctor's instructions during treatment with Poncif to ensure the best therapeutic effect.
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