Betaflam Forte 400 mg/65 mg Capsule
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Product introduction
Betaflam Forte 400 mg/65 mg Capsule is a combination medicine which helps in relieving pain. It is used to relieve pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis. It is also used to relieve muscle pain, back pain, toothache, or pain in the ear and throat.
Betaflam Forte 400 mg/65 mg Capsule should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. The dose will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should take it as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by the doctor.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, constipation, indigestion, stomach pain, dizziness, sleepiness, and heartburn. If any of these side effects bother you or get worse, you should speak to your doctor. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the side effects.
Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of ulcer or bleeding in your stomach, high blood pressure, or have any trouble with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting treatment. You should also avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medicine, as alcohol can cause excessive drowsiness.
Betaflam Forte 400 mg/65 mg Capsule should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. The dose will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should take it as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by the doctor.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, constipation, indigestion, stomach pain, dizziness, sleepiness, and heartburn. If any of these side effects bother you or get worse, you should speak to your doctor. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the side effects.
Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of ulcer or bleeding in your stomach, high blood pressure, or have any trouble with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting treatment. You should also avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medicine, as alcohol can cause excessive drowsiness.
Uses of Betaflam Forte Capsule
Benefits of Betaflam Forte Capsule
In Pain relief
Betaflam Forte 400 mg/65 mg Capsule relieves pain, reduce swelling and ease inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondolytis. It also helps to manage short term symptoms such as muscle and back pain, toothache, or pain in the ear and throat if taken when the first sign of pain occurs. It works by reducing substances in the body that causes pain and swelling. Take it as prescribed to get the most benefit. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
Side effects of Betaflam Forte Capsule
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Betaflam Forte
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Indigestion
- Stomach pain
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
- Heartburn
How to use Betaflam Forte Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Betaflam Forte 400 mg/65 mg Capsule is to be taken with food.
How Betaflam Forte Capsule works
Betaflam Forte 400 mg/65 mg Capsule is a combination of two medicines: Ibuprofen and Dextropropoxyphene. They work by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever, pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Betaflam Forte 400 mg/65 mg Capsule.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Betaflam Forte 400 mg/65 mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Betaflam Forte 400 mg/65 mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Even small doses of Betaflam Forte 400 mg/65 mg Capsule can cause infant sleepiness and decreased/altered brain function.
Even small doses of Betaflam Forte 400 mg/65 mg Capsule can cause infant sleepiness and decreased/altered brain function.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Betaflam Forte 400 mg/65 mg Capsule alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Betaflam Forte 400 mg/65 mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Betaflam Forte 400 mg/65 mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Betaflam Forte 400 mg/65 mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Use of Betaflam Forte 400 mg/65 mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Betaflam Forte 400 mg/65 mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Betaflam Forte 400 mg/65 mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Betaflam Forte Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Betaflam Forte 400 mg/65 mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
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Quick tips
- Betaflam Forte 400 mg/65 mg Capsule is used to treat various painful conditions.
- Stick to simple meals and avoid spicy rich food in order to avoid feeling sick (nausea).
- Drink plenty of water while taking it.
- Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within two hours of taking Betaflam Forte 400 mg/65 mg Capsule.
- Do not take it with any other pain medicine without asking your doctor first.
- If you have asthma, symptoms such as wheeze or breathlessness might become worse by Betaflam Forte 400 mg/65 mg Capsule. If this happens to you, consult your doctor immediately.
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- Drugs.com. Ibuprofen. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- ScienceDirect. Dextropropoxyphene. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Ibuprofen. Reading, Berkshire: Orphan Europe (UK) Limited; 2004 [revised 23 May 2018]. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Address: Vilco Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Waksons, B-3, 1st Floor, Firdaus Building, Chimbai Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai - 400 050.
Country of origin: India
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