BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET
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Product introduction
BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET is a pain relieving medicine. It is used to treat acute and chronic pain associated with various conditions such as muscle pain, headache, nerve pain, postoperative pain, and menstrual cramps. It is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age.
BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET can be taken with or without food. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms, for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses as this will make the medicine less effective.
Some of the common side effects of this medicine include fatigue, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, dryness in mouth, and abdominal bloating. If any of these side effects do not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
To make sure it is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.
BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET can be taken with or without food. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms, for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses as this will make the medicine less effective.
Some of the common side effects of this medicine include fatigue, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, dryness in mouth, and abdominal bloating. If any of these side effects do not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
To make sure it is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.
Uses of Brufit OD Tablet
Side effects of Brufit OD Tablet
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 Brufit OD
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Dryness in mouth
- Tremors
- Heartburn
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Constipation
- Loss of appetite
- Depression
- Headache
- Abdominal discomfort
- Sleep disturbance
- Increased sweating
- Restlessness
- Nervousness
- Flatulence
- Diarrhea
How to use Brufit OD Tablet
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. BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Brufit OD Tablet works
BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET decreases the perception of pain by blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET 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
Information regarding the use of BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Brufit OD Tablet?
If you miss a dose of BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET is given when pain killers (NSAIDs) cannot be given due to gastric damage caused by them.
- Inform your doctor before starting BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET if
- You have an underlying liver disease
- You take alcohol regularly
- You are pregnant or planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding
- Get your liver function tests done before starting BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET and follow up tests every week while you are taking the medicine.
- Stop taking BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET and immediately inform your doctor if you get any symptoms of liver disease like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or yellow colored urine.
- BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET is given when pain killers (NSAIDs) cannot be given due to gastric damage caused by them.
- Inform your doctor before starting BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET if
- You have an underlying liver disease
- You take alcohol regularly
- You are pregnant or planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding
- Get your liver function tests done before starting BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET and follow up tests every week while you are taking the medicine.
- Stop taking BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET and immediately inform your doctor if you get any symptoms of liver disease like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or yellow colored urine.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Pyridine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Selective Neuronal Potassium Channel Openers (SNEPCO)
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET beneficial in the treatment of fibromyalgia?
Yes, BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET is seen to be beneficial in the treatment of fibromyalgia in some clinical studies, however, BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET is yet to get formal regulatory approval for this condition. Fibromyalgia is a disease that is characterized by musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and depression.
What is the benefit of using BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET with paracetamol?
Both BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET and paracetamol help in relieving pain but they work in entirely different ways. When paracetamol is given with BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET, pain relief is better as compared to single drug use. However, both can cause liver toxicity, so monitoring of liver function is very important when taken together.
Does BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET cause liver toxicity?
Yes, BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET causes liver toxicity. Use of BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET is contraindicated in patients with an underlying liver disease.
Can BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET be used for the treatment of osteoarthritis pain?
BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET can be used for the relief of pain associated with osteorthritis and post orthopedic surgery pain. It is especially useful for patients who cannot take NSAIDs because of the risk of NSAID-induced gastritis.
Does use of BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET cause green discoloration of urine?
There have been case reports that BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET causes green discoloration of urine. However, this is not a very commonly seen effect. Inform your doctor if you experience this symptom.
Is BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET useful in the treatment of epilpesy?
BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET is not approved for the treatment of epilepsy. However, a few animal studies have shown a beneficial effect of BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET for treating epilepsy and this effect is still being explored.
Would I experience any withdrawal symptoms once I stop using BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET?
Yes, you can experience withdrawal symptoms once you stop using BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET like sweating, tremor, and mood alterations with long term use of BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET. Inform your doctor if you have these symptoms.
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