Piroflam 20mg Capsule
Product introduction
Piroflam 20mg Capsule should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should keep taking the medicine even if you feel better until the doctor says it is alright to stop using it.
The most common side effects of this medicine include mild vomiting, stomach pain, nausea, headache, and dizziness. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
Before using it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using the medicine.
Uses of Piroflam Capsule
Benefits of Piroflam Capsule
In Pain relief
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 Piroflam Capsule
Common side effects of Piroflam
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Headache
- Dizziness
How to use Piroflam Capsule
How Piroflam Capsule works
Safety advice
What if you forget to take Piroflam Capsule?
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Quick tips
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Piroflam 20mg Capsule helps relieve pain and swelling of various joints and muscles.
- Take it with food to avoid stomach upset.
- Your doctor will prescribe you the lowest effective dose of this medicine for the shortest possible time necessary to relieve your symptoms.
- It may cause dizziness and fatigue. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking this medicine as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
Fact Box
Patient concerns
FAQs
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Q. Can Piroflam 20mg Capsule be used with calcium channel blocker?
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Q. Why is beta cyclodextrin added to Piroflam 20mg Capsule?
Q. Are there any alternatives of Piroflam 20mg Capsule?
Q. What are the contraindications for Piroflam 20mg Capsule?
Q. Can Piroflam 20mg Capsule be used in the treatment of allergy?
Q. How long does Piroflam 20mg Capsule work?
Q. Can you get high by using Piroflam 20mg Capsule?
Q. Can Piroflam 20mg Capsule be used to treat menstrual cramp?
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Q. Is Piroflam 20mg Capsule affective in gout management?
Q. Can you donate blood when on the medication with Piroflam 20mg Capsule?
Q. Can I use Piroflam 20mg Capsule if I am a diabetic?
Q. Can I use Piroflam 20mg Capsule if I have a deranged renal function?
Q. Can Piroflam 20mg Capsule lead to skin reactions?
Q. Can I use Piroflam 20mg Capsule if I am pregnant?
Q. Can I use Piroflam 20mg Capsule if I have peptic ulcer disease?
Q. Can I use Piroflam 20mg Capsule if I have asthma?
Q. Can Piroflam 20mg Capsule lead to difficulty in conception?
Q. Can Piroflam 20mg Capsule be used with diuretics?
Q. Can Piroflam 20mg Capsule be used with lithium?
Q. Can Piroflam 20mg Capsule be used with warfarin?
Q. What increases the chances of getting a gastric ulcer when I am already taking Piroflam 20mg Capsule?
Q. Who should not take a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)/ Piroflam 20mg Capsule?
Q. What are the serious side effects of Piroflam 20mg Capsule?
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