Prestigesic Tablet SR
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Product introduction
Prestigesic Tablet SR is a combination medicine that helps in relieving pain. It is used to relieve pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis. It is also used to relieve fever, muscle pain, back pain, toothache, or pain in the ear and throat.
Prestigesic Tablet SR should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. The dose will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should take it as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by the doctor.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, loss of appetite, and heartburn. If any of these side effects bother you or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the side effects.
Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of ulcer or bleeding in your stomach, high blood pressure, or have any trouble with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting treatment. You should also avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medicine, as alcohol can cause excessive drowsiness.
Uses of Prestigesic Tablet SR
Side effects of Prestigesic Tablet SR
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 Prestigesic
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain
- Loss of appetite
- Heartburn
How to use Prestigesic Tablet SR
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. Prestigesic Tablet SR is to be taken with food.
How Prestigesic Tablet SR works
Prestigesic Tablet SR is a combination of two medicines: Paracetamol and Oxyphenbutazone. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever, pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Prestigesic Tablet SR.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Prestigesic Tablet SR during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Prestigesic Tablet SR during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Prestigesic Tablet SR alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Prestigesic Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Prestigesic Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, Prestigesic Tablet SR contains paracetamol which is considered the safest painkiller for kidney disease patients.
However, Prestigesic Tablet SR contains paracetamol which is considered the safest painkiller for kidney disease patients.
Liver
CAUTION
Prestigesic Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Prestigesic Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, the use of Prestigesic Tablet SR is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
However, the use of Prestigesic Tablet SR is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
What if you forget to take Prestigesic Tablet SR?
If you miss a dose of Prestigesic Tablet SR, 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
- You have been prescribed this combination medicine for relieving pain and inflammation.
- Take it with food to avoid getting an upset stomach.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking this medicine as it may cause excessive drowsiness and increase the risk of liver damage.
- Do not take it with any other medicine containing paracetamol (drugs for pain/fever or cough-and-cold) without asking your doctor first.
- You have been prescribed this combination medicine for relieving pain and inflammation.
- Take it with food to avoid getting an upset stomach.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking this medicine as it may cause excessive drowsiness and increase the risk of liver damage.
- Do not take it with any other medicine containing paracetamol (drugs for pain/fever or cough-and-cold) without asking your doctor first.
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Address: 23, Vaibhav Industrial Estate. , Opp. ONIDA House, Mahakali Caves Road. , Andheri (E), Mumbai -400 093.
Country of origin: India
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