Artifen 50mg tablet
Prescription Required
Prescription Required
This medicine is used in the management of muscular and skeletal disorder pain, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthrosis, ankylosing spondylitis (arthritis affecting joints of spine), acute gout (complex form of arthritis with extreme pain and swelling of joints) and chronic juvenile arthritis (arthritis in children)
This medicine can cause stomach upset and gastric pain, headache, edema, ulcer, liver and kidney problems, skin allergy, blood problems, and pain at injection site.
Pregnancy
It is advised that you consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Lactation
Research suggests that this medicine is not safe to be used during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Driving
Please avoid driving when taking this medicine as it may affect your ability to drive.
Alcohol
Please avoid consuming alcohol when taking this medicine.
Precautions
Caution is advised while using this drug if you are a patient with a history of gastric lesions, Renal, hepatic (liver) and cardiac insufficiency. Not to be used by patients with hepatic porphyrias and hematologic (blood) abnormalities. In elderly people and patients getting long-term therapy the Liver functions tests and blood tests must be regularly monitored.
This medicine should not be used by patients allergic to aspirin/antiinflammatory drugs and patients with active peptic ulcer and Proctitis (inflammation of rectum).
What is the purpose of this medicine?
This medication is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used to combat pain in various conditions including sprains, joint pain, and even following surgery.
Can it be used to relieve dental pain too?
Yes, it can.
Does this medicine cause addiction?
No, it does not result in any sort of psychological dependence.
Which category of patients are at risk of side effects if this medicine is used for a prolonged period?
Patients with impaired heart conditions and kidney problems are believed to suffer from exaggerated side effects if this medicine is used for a long-term duration.
How are we supposed to take this medicine?
Ensure to use it with your meal or a glass of milk to avoid stomach upset.
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