Take with meals to reduce discomfort.
Avoid alcohol during therapy.
Take sufficient amount of fluids to maintain dehydration.
Used for the treatment of muscle and skeletal disorders, rheumatoid arthritis (an autoimmune condition with joint inflammation), osteoarthritis (inflammation of the bone), ankylosing spondylosis (a condition where the bones in the spine fuse), acute gout (complex form arthritis) and in chronic juvenile arthritis (long-lasting joint inflammation in children).
Its side effects are transient epigastric pain (temporary stomach pain), GI (gastrointestinal) disturbance, headache, and edema (swelling). There are rare chances of developing blood dyshaematopoieses (defective formation of elements of blood), peptic (stomach) ulcer and abnormalities of liver and kidney function.
Insufficient evidence for risk, it is therefore, advised to use this medicine only on the advice of a doctor.
Its use is contraindicated in nursing mothers
People with the following conditions are advised to use this medicine with grave caution: a history of gastrointestinal disease, kidney, liver, and cardiac insufficiency, hematological (relating to blood) abnormalities, porphyria (a type of liver disorder), decreased fluid volume between tissue spaces, elderly patients, cardiovascular disease, hypertension (increased blood pressure), volume depletion (decreased blood volume), blood coagulation defects, and various autoimmune disorders.
This medicine is contraindicated for the following cases: stomach ulcer, aspirin/anti-inflammatory induced allergy or asthma, proctitis (inflammation in the anus region), severe kidney and liver disorder, ischemic heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, Congestive heart failure and peripheral arterial disease 9 a condition with narrowed blood vessels).
How many hours apart can take this medication?
This medication is usually given 3 times a day, with at least 4 hours apart.
Is this medication a good painkiller?
Yes, this medication is a pain reliever.
Is it safe to take this medication with paracetamol?
Yes, it is safe to take this medication with paracetamol.
Is this medication a muscle relaxer?
This medication is used to relieve pain and swelling.
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