Nam Tablet
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Product introduction
Nam Tablet is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used for the treatment of inflammatory conditions including joint disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, postoperative painful condition, fever, and period pain.
Nam Tablet should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. 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 common side effects of this medicine include diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. If any of these side effects do not resolve with time 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're using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.
Note: As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Nam Tablet is banned for children under 12 years of age.
Uses of Nam Tablet
Benefits of Nam Tablet
In Treatment of Fever
Nam Tablet is also used to reduce a high temperature (fever). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever. It may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor.
In Pain relief
Nam Tablet is used to treat aches and pains. It blocks chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It is effective in relieving pain caused by headache, migraine, nerve pain, toothache, sore throat, period (menstrual) pains, arthritis, and muscle aches. This medicine is very widely used and very rarely causes side effects if taken at the right dosage.
Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time.
Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time.
Side effects of Nam 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 Nam
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Increased liver enzymes
How to use Nam 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. Nam Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Nam Tablet works
Nam Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Nam Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Nam Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Nam Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Nam Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Nam Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Nam Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Nam Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Nam Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
UNSAFE
Nam Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Nam Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Nam 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.\n
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Quick tips
- Nam Tablet is used to relieve pain, inflammation, and fever.
- Take it with food or milk to prevent upset stomach.
- Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Nam Tablet as it can increase your risk of stomach problems.
- Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Diphenylethers Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
NSAID's-Non-Selective COX 1&2 Inhibitors (Others)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Nam with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Nam Tablet an antibiotic?
Nam Tablet is not an antibiotic, it belongs to the class of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drug) which helps in relieving pain associated with various disease conditions.
Can I take Nam Tablet with paracetamol?
Nam Tablet and paracetamol belong to the same class of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drugs). Taking the two medicines together is not advisable as it may increase the potential for gastric ulceration and bleeding. However, please consult your doctor before using the two medicines together.
Does Nam Tablet contain aspirin?
Nam Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drug). It does not contain aspirin.
Is Nam Tablet safe?
Nam Tablet is safe to use if taken at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
Can I take Nam Tablet for headache?
Nam Tablet can be taken for a headache only when advised by your doctor.
Does Nam Tablet make you drowsy (feeling sleepy)?
Nam Tablet does not make you feel drowsy at prescribed doses. However, an overdose of Nam Tablet can make you drowsy (feeling sleepy).
Does Nam Tablet contain sulphur?
No, Nam Tablet does not contain sulphur.
What does Nam Tablet treat or used for?
Nam Tablet is used to treat acute pain, painful osteoarthritis (degeneration of joints) and primary dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) in adolescents and adults above 12 years old.
Can I take Nam Tablet with ibuprofen?
Nam Tablet can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, taking the two medicines together is not advisable as it may increase the potential for gastric ulceration and bleeding. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.<br>
Can I take Nam Tablet with aspirin?
Nam Tablet can be taken with aspirin. No drug-drug interactions have been clinically observed between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Is Nam Tablet safe?
Yes, Nam Tablet is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
Is Nam Tablet banned?
No, Nam Tablet is not banned in India.
Is Nam Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
It is not known if Nam Tablet is secreted in milk. So, any medicines containing Nam Tablet are not to be used during breastfeeding.
Is Nam Tablet safe in pregnancy?
No, Nam Tablet is not safe to be used in pregnancy especially in the last three months. There have been reports of kidney failure in newborn babies if the mother was taking Nam Tablet in the late stage of pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy.
Is Nam Tablet safe in asthma?
Nam Tablet is reported to be safe in patients with asthma if taken as advised by your doctor. However, always share your disease history with the doctor in case you have asthma and you are advised to take other medicines.
Is Nam Tablet an antibiotic?
Nam Tablet is not an antibiotic, it belongs to the class of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drug) which helps in relieving pain associated with various disease conditions.
Can I take Nam Tablet with paracetamol?
Nam Tablet and paracetamol belong to the same class of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drugs). Taking the two medicines together is not advisable as it may increase the potential for gastric ulceration and bleeding. However, please consult your doctor before using the two medicines together.
Does Nam Tablet contain aspirin?
Nam Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drug). It does not contain aspirin.
Is Nam Tablet safe?
Nam Tablet is safe to use if taken at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
Can I take Nam Tablet for headache?
Nam Tablet can be taken for a headache only when advised by your doctor.
Does Nam Tablet make you drowsy (feeling sleepy)?
Nam Tablet does not make you feel drowsy at prescribed doses. However, an overdose of Nam Tablet can make you drowsy (feeling sleepy).
Does Nam Tablet contain sulphur?
No, Nam Tablet does not contain sulphur.
What does Nam Tablet treat or used for?
Nam Tablet is used to treat acute pain, painful osteoarthritis (degeneration of joints) and primary dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) in adolescents and adults above 12 years old.
Can I take Nam Tablet with ibuprofen?
Nam Tablet can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, taking the two medicines together is not advisable as it may increase the potential for gastric ulceration and bleeding. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.<br>
Can I take Nam Tablet with aspirin?
Nam Tablet can be taken with aspirin. No drug-drug interactions have been clinically observed between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Is Nam Tablet banned?
No, Nam Tablet is not banned in India. However, as per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Nam Tablet is banned for children under 12 years of age
Is Nam Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
It is not known if Nam Tablet is secreted in milk. So, any medicines containing Nam Tablet are not to be used during breastfeeding.
Is Nam Tablet safe in pregnancy?
No, Nam Tablet is not safe to be used in pregnancy especially in the last three months. There have been reports of kidney failure in newborn babies if the mother was taking Nam Tablet in the late stage of pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy.
Is Nam Tablet safe in asthma?
Nam Tablet is reported to be safe in patients with asthma if taken as advised by your doctor. However, always share your disease history with the doctor in case you have asthma and you are advised to take other medicines.
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