Forpentadol 100mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat moderate to severe acute pain in adults. It is used to treat many conditions such as headache, fever, period pain, toothache, and colds. It effectively alleviates pain when other treatments fail to relieve your pain.

Forpentadol 100mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. The addiction/habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high.

Nausea, drowsiness, vomiting and dizziness are some of the side effects of this medicine. Inform your doctor if you have any problems related to heart, liver or kidney. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Uses of Forpentadol Tablet

Moderate to severe pain

Benefits of Forpentadol Tablet

In Moderate to severe pain

Forpentadol 100mg Tablet helps to relieve moderate to severe pain like toothache, headache, or 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 rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Side effects of Forpentadol 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 Forpentadol

Nausea
Vomiting
Dizziness
Sleepiness

How to use Forpentadol 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. Forpentadol 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Forpentadol Tablet works

Forpentadol 100mg Tablet decreases the perception of pain by blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Forpentadol 100mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Forpentadol 100mg 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

Forpentadol 100mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Forpentadol 100mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
If you feel drowsy, dizzy, have blurred vision or a slow reaction time while taking Forpentadol 100mg Tablet, then do not drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Forpentadol 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Forpentadol 100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Forpentadol 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Forpentadol 100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Forpentadol 100mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

What if you forget to take Forpentadol Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Forpentadol 100mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n

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Quick tips

Forpentadol 100mg Tablet is a strong painkiller which is used in the treatment of moderate to severe pain when other treatments do not treat your pain well enough or you cannot tolerate them.
The addiction / habit-forming potential of Forpentadol 100mg Tablet is very high. Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Forpentadol 100mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
While taking this medication, avoid alcohol in all forms including beer, wine, aftershave lotions, mouthwash, vinegar, certain desserts, colognes, and liquid medications.
Inform your doctor if you have asthma, liver, kidney or pancreatic disease, or are severely constipated.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Phenylpropanes Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

μ-opioid receptor & norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (NRI)

Patient concerns

M having acne problm from last 10years they r vry big in size with pus.I had used many medicine but none of use.my skin is excess oily .m attaching u d pic of my acne it might help u to understand kindly suggest medicine

Dr. Souvik Sardar

Dermatology

Plz visit a dermatologist for prescription of oral medication this is moderate to severe

Severe to moderate pain in both arms Elbow s And including fingers

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Ayurveda

https://www.1mg.com/otc/asthiposhak-tablet-otc325984One ?one tablet morning & evening after taking food , use at least 1-2 months

Why do i have stomach ache frequently and its my 2 nd month of pragnancy specily in the left lower abdomen my all usg n blood reports are normal

Dr. Megha Tuli

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Hi PATIENT Lower abdomen pain and discomfort during pregnancy as the growing uterus puts pressure over the bladder. However if pain is moderate to severe then it could be due to an infection, please test for UTI to see for infection. Drink plenty of water and that should help. All the best.

I have asthma problem. my son has also got asthma problem. he visited max hospital nd got medicine by which he got cured so can u suggest me whether i should follow the same or please suggest me other medicne.

Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan

ENT

Treatment of asthma depends on severity. Your severity may not be same as your son. The prescription written here is for moderate to severe asthma. Consult a chest physician

FAQs

Can you become addicted to Forpentadol 100mg Tablet?

Yes. If you take Forpentadol 100mg Tablet too much or for a long time, it may become habit-forming (causing mental or physical dependence) or cause an overdose. So it is important to take it only as directed by your doctor.

What are the risks associated with Forpentadol 100mg Tablet overdose?

Symptoms of an overdose include difficult, fast or slow, or troubled breathing, or pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin. Call your doctor right away if you notice these symptoms.

What should I avoid while taking Forpentadol 100mg Tablet?

It is advisable to avoid alcohol, driving, or indulging in any hazardous activity while taking this medicine.

Are there any alternatives to Forpentadol 100mg Tablet?

There are many alternatives to this medicine. However, you should always check with your doctor or pharmacist before making any change to the dosage or type of medicine you take.

How to dispose of Forpentadol 100mg Tablet safely?

Since Forpentadol 100mg Tablet is an opioid medicine, it's important you dispose of any unwanted medicine safely as it can lead to inappropriate use. Simply remove the medicine from their original packet and mix them with something undesirable, such as used coffee grounds, dirt, or cat/dog litter. This makes the medicine less appealing to children and pets and unrecognizable to someone who might intentionally go through the trash looking for drugs. After this put the mixture in something you can close (a re-sealable zipper storage bag to prevent the drug from leaking or spilling out. Finally, throw the bag in the garbage.

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