Flamex 200200mg
Tablet
ACI Limited
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Flamex 200. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Flamex 200 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the develop... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Flamex 200 is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not... View More |
| Driving | SAFE Flamex 200 does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Flamex 200 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Flamex 200 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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| Liver | CAUTION Flamex 200 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Flamex 200 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Introduction
Flamex 200 is a pain relieving medicine. It is used to treat many conditions such as headache, fever, period pain, toothache, colds, and mild arthritis.... View More
Uses of Flamex 200
- Pain relief
- Fever
Side effects of Flamex 200
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Indigestion
- Heartburn
How to use Flamex 200
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Flamex 200 is to be taken ... View More
How Flamex 200 works
Flamex 200 is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever, pain and... View More
- You have been prescribed Flamex 200 to relieve pain and inflammation.
- Take it with food or milk to prevent upset stomach.
- Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney prob... View More
- Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within two hours of taking Flamex 200.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Flamex 200 as it can increase your risk of stomach problems.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.
- Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term trea... View More
Indication
Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Pain, Fever, Pericarditis, Dysmenorrhea, Patent ductus arteriosus, Inflammation, Musculoskeletal and joint disorde... View More
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Adult Dose
Pain/Fever/Dysmenorrhea 200-400 mg PO q4-6hr; not to exceed 1.2 g unless directed by physician Inflammatory Disease 400-800 mg PO q6-8hr; not to ex... View More
Child Dose
Fever 6 months to 12 years 5-10 mg/kg/dose PO q6-8hr; not to exceed 40 mg/kg/day Pain 4-10 mg/kg/dose PO q6-8hr; not to exceed 40 mg/kg/day Ju... View More
Renal Dose
Significantly impaired renal function: Monitor closely; consider reduced dosage if warranted
Contraindication
Active peptic ulcer; hypersensitivity. Neonates with congenital heart disease, suspected necrotising enterocolitis and active bleeding (parenteral).
Mode of Action
Ibuprofen inhibits synthesis of prostaglandins in body tissues by inhibiting cyclooxygenase-1 and 2. It has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic... View More
Precaution
Asthma; renal or hepatic disorders; bleeding disorders; CV disease. Pregnancy, lactation. Lactation: Drug excreted into breast milk; use not recommen... View More
Side Effect
1-10% Dizziness (3-9%),Epigastric pain (3-9%),Heartburn (3-9%),Constipation (1-3%),Nausea (3-9%),Rash (3-9%),Tinnitus (3-9%),Edema (1-3%),Fluid retenti... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy category: C; D in 3rd trimester or near delivery. At >30 weeks' gestation; may cause premature closure of ductus arteriosus
Interaction
Increased risk of GI bleeding w/ warfarin, corticosteroids, SSRIs and aspirin. May reduce the natriuretic effects of diuretics. Reduced antihypertensive... View More
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