Ponstel Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Mefenamic Acid

Ponstel Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Mefenamic Acid

DESCRIPTION

Ponstel^® (mefenamic acid) is a member of the fenamate group of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Each blue-banded, ivory capsule contains 250 mg of mefenamic acid for oral administration. Mefenamic acid is a white to greyish-white, odorless, microcrystalline powder with a melting point of 230°- 231° C and water solubility of 0.004% at pH 7.1. The chemical name is 2-{(2,3-dimethylphenyl) amino-N-2,3-xylylanthranilic acid. The molecular weight is 241.29. Its molecular formula is C₁₅H₁₅NO₂.

Each capsule also contains lactose, NF. The capsule shell and/or band contains citric acid, USP; D&C yellow No. 10; FD&C blue No. 1; FD&C red No. 3; FD&C yellow No. 6; gelatin NF; glycerol monooleate; silicon dioxide, NF; sodium benzoate, NF; sodium lauryl sulfate, NF; titanium dioxide, USP.