Rhumacort 75 mg/225 mg Injection
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Rhumacort 75 mg/225 mg Injection is a pain relieving medicine. It is used to reduce pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis. It may also be used to relieve fever, muscle pain, back pain, toothache, or pain in the ear and throat.
Rhumacort 75 mg/225 mg Injection is generally given by a doctor or a nurse and should not be self-administered. You should use it regularly as advised by your doctor. Your doctor may change the dose and time between doses according to your pain level and your needs. Do not use more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by your doctor.
Some of the common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, heartburn, and diarrhea. If any of these side effects bother you or do not go away with time, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help you with ways to reduce or prevent these side effects by prescribing an alternative medicine or adjusting the dose.
The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, liver, or have stomach ulcers. To make sure it is safe for you, let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should first consult their doctors before using this medicine.
Uses of Rhumacort Injection
Benefits of Rhumacort Injection
In Pain relief
Rhumacort 75 mg/225 mg Injection is a combination of medicines that is used for short-term relief of pain, inflammation and swelling. It inhibits release of those chemical messengers in the brain that tell us that we have pain. It effectively relieves back pain, earache, throat pain, toothache and pain due to arthritis too.
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.
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 Rhumacort Injection
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 Rhumacort
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain/epigastric pain
- Heartburn
- Diarrhea
- Loss of appetite
How to use Rhumacort Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Rhumacort Injection works
Rhumacort 75 mg/225 mg Injection is a combination of two medicines: Diclofenac and Paracetamol. These medicines work by blocking the action of chemical messengers responsible for pain, fever and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Rhumacort 75 mg/225 mg Injection.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Rhumacort 75 mg/225 mg Injection 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
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Rhumacort 75 mg/225 mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Rhumacort 75 mg/225 mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Rhumacort 75 mg/225 mg Injection may cause headaches, blurred vision, dizziness or drowsiness in some patients. This may affect your ability to drive.
Rhumacort 75 mg/225 mg Injection may cause headaches, blurred vision, dizziness or drowsiness in some patients. This may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Rhumacort 75 mg/225 mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Rhumacort 75 mg/225 mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Rhumacort 75 mg/225 mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rhumacort 75 mg/225 mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, the use of Rhumacort 75 mg/225 mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
However, the use of Rhumacort 75 mg/225 mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
What if you forget to take Rhumacort Injection?
If you miss a dose of Rhumacort 75 mg/225 mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Rhumacort 75 mg/225 mg Injection
₹15.1/Injection
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed this combination medicine for relieving pain and inflammation.
- 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 Rhumacort 75 mg/225 mg Injection as it may cause excessive drowsiness and increase the risk of liver damage.
- Do not take it with any other medicine containing acetaminophen (drugs for pain/fever or cough-and-cold) without asking your doctor first.
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User feedback
What are you using Rhumacort Injection for?
Pain relief
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How much was the improvement?
Poor
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Average
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What were the side-effects while using Rhumacort 75 mg/225 mg Injection?
Stomach pain/*
100%
*Stomach pain/epigastric pain
How do you take Rhumacort Injection?
Empty stomach
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Please rate Rhumacort 75 mg/225 mg Injection on price
Expensive
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FAQs
What is Rhumacort 75 mg/225 mg Injection?
Rhumacort 75 mg/225 mg Injection is a combination of two medicines: Diclofenac and Paracetamol. This medication helps in relieving pain and inflammation. It works by lowering the levels of chemical substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation. Paracetamol / Acetaminophen has an early onset of action which means that it takes very less time to start its action and it helps in relieving the symptoms till diclofenac starts working.
Can the use of Rhumacort 75 mg/225 mg Injection cause damage to kidneys?
Yes, the long-term use of Rhumacort 75 mg/225 mg Injection can cause damage to the kidneys. Normal kidneys produce a chemical called prostaglandins that protect them from damage. Use of painkillers lowers the levels of prostaglandins in the body leading to kidney damage on long-term use. Use of painkillers is not recommended in patients with underlying kidney disease.
Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Rhumacort 75 mg/225 mg Injection?
The use of Rhumacort 75 mg/225 mg Injection is considered to be harmful in patients with known allergy to painkillers (NSAIDs) or any of the components or excipients of this medicine. The use of this medicine should preferably be avoided in patients with a history of stomach ulcers or in patients with active, recurrent stomach ulcer/bleeding. It should also be avoided in patients with the history of heart failure, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease.
Is it safe to take a higher than the recommended dose of Rhumacort 75 mg/225 mg Injection?
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Rhumacort 75 mg/225 mg Injection can lead to increased chances of side effects like nausea, vomiting, heartburn, indigestion, diarrhea and can also damage your kidneys on long-term use. If you are experiencing increased severity of pain or the pain is not relieved by the recommended doses of this medicine, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.
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