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Panadol vs Ponstan: For Pain & Period Relief — Which Wins? (Dard ke Liye Konsa Behtar?)

Panadol (Paracetamol) and Ponstan (Mefenamic Acid) cover different pain situations. Paracetamol is the safer everyday choice. Ponstan is an NSAID particularly known for menstrual (period) pain relief. Use the table below to pick the right one for your situation.

Pa

Panadol

Paracetamol 500mg

VS
Po

Ponstan

Mefenamic Acid 250mg

FeaturePanadolPonstan
Generic (Salt)Paracetamol 500mgMefenamic Acid 250mg
Drug classAnalgesic / AntipyreticNSAID (Fenamate)
General pain✅ Effective✅ Effective
Period pain (Mahawari)⚠️ Mild relief✅ First-line choice
Fever (Bukhar)✅ Very effective⚠️ Less preferred
Inflammation❌ No effect✅ Moderate
Safe on empty stomach✅ Yes❌ No — take after food
Stomach side effects✅ Very low⚠️ Higher
Children under 12✅ Safe⚠️ Limited data
Pregnancy✅ Safer❌ Avoid in 3rd trimester
Asthma✅ Safe⚠️ Avoid if NSAID-sensitive asthma
Price (approx)Rs. 35–90Rs. 55–150

Hamare expert ka khayal (Verdict)

For everyday pain or fever, Panadol is the safer first-line option. For period pain (dysmenorrhea), Ponstan is more effective and is widely used in Pakistan for this. Both are commonly combined under medical advice for short courses; do not use Ponstan as a daily painkiller.

Disclaimer: Ye comparison sirf educational purposes ke liye hai. Koi bhi dawa lene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein.

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