Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Mefenamic Acid
Drug Class
Other Analgesics And Antipyretics
How to Take It
Dosage information not available for this product.
Safety Alerts
Active GI bleeding and ulceration, history of GI bleeding or perforation related to previous NSAID therapy, history of recurrent GI haemorrhage or ulceration (two or more distinct episodes), inflammatory bowel disease, severe heart failure, severe renal impairment, Aspirin/anti- inflammatory induced allergy
Important Warnings
Cardiac impairment (NSAIDs may impair renal function), allergic disorders, cerebrovascular disease, coagulation defects, acute porphyrias, connective-tissue disorders, Crohns disease (may be exacerbated), elderly, epilepsy, heart failure, ischaemic heart disease, peripheral arterial disease, risk factors for cardiovascular events, ulcerative colitis (may be exacerbated), uncontrolled hypertension, hepatic impairment
Side Effects
Diarrhoearashes (withdraw treatment)stomatitisGI bleeding and ulcerationGI disturbancesfatigueparaesthesiaRare: Angioedemablood disordersbronchospasmcolitisCrohns diseasedepressiondizzinessdrowsiness
Drug Interactions
Anticoagulants
quinolones
sulphonylureas
hydantoins
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Avoid unless the potential benefit outweighs the risk. Avoid during the third trimester
Lactation
Caution advised
Price Intelligence
Rs 244
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 100 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 2.44 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 100Rs 244
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Mefenamic Acid, and what they are not.You pay Rs 186 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Ponstan Forte
500Mg
Rs 57.7Rs 5.77/unit
Lowest price per unitLCI Limited
Gardan
500mg
Rs 390
SANOFI AVENTIS (PAKISTAN) LTD.
Zopan
500mg
Rs 548
No DRAP alertsPHARMATEC
Ponstan
500mg
Rs 602
Pfizer Laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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