Dog takes Ponstan

Case..Dog takes the medicine "Ponstan"
Medicines that women keep at home to relieve menstrual pain
** "I used to say..don't let animals take human medicine!!" **

"Hello," a 6-month-old Siberian Husky dog, who was in his mischievous state, accidentally took "Ponstan" medicine. After taking the medicine for about 1-2 hours, the dog began to tremble, twitch, and have convulsions. The owner immediately took him to the veterinarian at Taling Chan Animal Hospital.

Dr. Nan therefore quickly performed a gastric lavage and administered activated charcoal to reduce the absorption of the toxic drug into the body. He also administered medication and saline intravenously and closely monitored her condition.

Nong Sawasdee's condition is gradually improving. No complications have been found. Her convulsions and tremors have disappeared. She is no longer vomiting and her bowel movements are normal. She is bright and cheerful. Dr. Nan therefore allowed her to go home the next day and scheduled a follow-up appointment.

Mefenamic acid, also known by its generic name "Ponstan," is a pain reliever and anti-inflammatory drug. Overdose can cause central nervous system toxicity. The most common symptom is convulsions. It can also cause gastrointestinal toxicity.


Symptoms of toxicity
– Staggering*
– Drowsy*
– Shaking*
– Muscle cramps/twitching
– I'm going to have a seizure*
– Anxious
– Heart beats fast
– Drooling
– Vomiting*
– Diarrhea

Veterinarian performing treatment
Dr. Nantharat Temchokthaweesap (Dr. Nan)
Department of Internal Medicine, Department of Anesthesia, Taling Chan Animal Hospital.

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