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.

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. Take it exactly as prescribed.

Common side effects of BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET include fatigue, dizziness, heartburn, and nausea/vomiting. These effects are usually temporary and resolve on their own. However, if you experience any severe or persistent symptoms, consult your doctor.

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 about 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

Pain relief

Benefits of Brufit OD Tablet

In Pain relief

BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET helps relieve moderate to severe pain in conditions that affect joints and muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It can help relieve pain in conditions like muscle pain, headache, nerve pain, postoperative pain, and menstrual cramps. The dose and duration will be decided by the doctor depending on the condition you are being treated for. This medicine helps one go about their daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

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
Vomiting
Upset stomach
Constipation
Loss of appetite
Sleep disturbance
Increased sweating

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 pain perception by blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain. It works by affecting specific nerve pathways that process pain, helping to reduce discomfort. With this action, it manages various types of pain, including muscle- and nerve-related pain.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET during pregnancy is not available. 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

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Brufit OD Tablet?

If you miss a dose of BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET, 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.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET is generally given when painkillers (NSAIDs) cannot be given due to gastric damage caused by them.
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

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

Selective Neuronal Potassium Channel Openers (SNEPCO)

Patient concerns

One of my teeth is sensitive. It some times pains

Dr. Abhijit Gambhir

Dental Surgery

sensitivity has many causative factors for relief of pain you can take pain killers it will give temporary relief

fever and 2 months pregnant can take combiflan

Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

No take Crocin for pain relief

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.

Can BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET be used to treat osteoarthritis pain?

BRUFIT OD 400 MG TABLET can be used to relieve pain associated with osteoarthritis and post-orthopedic surgery pain. It is especially useful for patients who cannot take NSAIDs because of the risk of NSAID-induced gastritis.

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.

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