Ponstan Price in the UAE (2026)
Ponstan (mefenamic acid): 500 mg tablets, AED 15.50 for 20 tablets. Official public price list, Oct 2026.
≈ $0.21 per tabletMefex costs AED 0.36 per tablet for mefenamic acid 500 mg tablet, against AED 0.78 for Ponstan.
of mefenamic acid are listed in the UAE, including Fenam, Fendol Ds and Mafepain.
list Ponstan: United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and South Africa.
Ponstan strengths, packs and prices in the UAE
| Product | Strength and form | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponstan Forte | 500 mg tablets | 20 tablets | AED 15.50 | AED 0.78 |
Ponstan is sold in the UAE as 500 mg tablet. The official list names Parke Davis & Co., GERMANY as the manufacturer. The Abu Dhabi Department of Health lists it as a prescription-only medicine.
Ponstan vs other mefenamic acid 500 mg tablet in the UAE
| Product | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mefex | 500 tablets | AED 179 | AED 0.36 |
| Fendol Ds | 20 tablets | AED 7.50 | AED 0.38 |
| Mefac | 50 tablets | AED 21.00 | AED 0.42 |
| Mefex | 100 tablets | AED 44.50 | AED 0.45 |
| Mafepain | 20 tablets | AED 9.00 | AED 0.45 |
| Fenam Forte | 20 tablets | AED 10.00 | AED 0.50 |
| Mefex | 20 tablets | AED 10.00 | AED 0.50 |
Products with the same active ingredient, strength and form are usually interchangeable, but check with your doctor or pharmacist before switching, especially for modified-release forms.
Ponstan price in other countries
| Country | Packs | Cheapest pack (local) | In USD | Price type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates (this page) | 1 | AED 15.50 | $4.22 | Abu Dhabi DoH public price |
| Saudi Arabia | 1 | SAR 15.30 | $4.08 | SFDA public price |
| South Africa | 3 | R37.30 | $2.25 | Single Exit Price (SEP) |
Pack sizes differ between countries, and each country publishes a different kind of price.
How public prices work in the UAE
Prices on this page are the official public price set by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi: the most a pharmacy in Abu Dhabi may charge for the pack. Health insurance (for example Thiqa or Basic plans) may cover all or part of it, and the patient pays any co-payment.
See every mefenamic acid product and price in the UAE, or read the guide to medicine prices in the UAE.
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Sources
- Department of Health – Abu Dhabi. Drug Master price list (public prices), version effective 2 October 2026. www.doh.gov.ae/en/resources/drug-prices. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
- Central Bank of the UAE; Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). Fixed US dollar pegs: 1 USD = 3.6725 AED; 1 USD = 3.75 SAR. www.centralbank.ae/en/. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
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