Tapendol 100mg Tablet SR
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Product introduction
Tapendol 100mg Tablet SR 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.
Tapendol 100mg Tablet SR 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 Tapendol Tablet SR
- Moderate to severe pain
Benefits of Tapendol Tablet SR
In Moderate to severe pain
Tapendol 100mg Tablet SR 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.
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 Tapendol 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 Tapendol
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
How to use Tapendol 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. Tapendol 100mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Tapendol Tablet SR works
Tapendol 100mg Tablet SR 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 Tapendol 100mg Tablet SR.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tapendol 100mg Tablet SR 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
Tapendol 100mg Tablet SR 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
Tapendol 100mg Tablet SR 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 Tapendol 100mg Tablet SR, then do not drive.
If you feel drowsy, dizzy, have blurred vision or a slow reaction time while taking Tapendol 100mg Tablet SR, then do not drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Tapendol 100mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tapendol 100mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Tapendol 100mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tapendol 100mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Tapendol 100mg Tablet SR is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Tapendol 100mg Tablet SR is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
What if you forget to take Tapendol Tablet SR?
If you miss a dose of Tapendol 100mg Tablet SR, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
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Quick tips
- Tapendol 100mg Tablet SR 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 Tapendol 100mg Tablet SR is very high. Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Tapendol 100mg Tablet SR 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
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
μ-opioid receptor & norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (NRI)
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FAQs
Can you become addicted to Tapendol 100mg Tablet SR?
Yes. If you take Tapendol 100mg Tablet SR 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 Tapendol 100mg Tablet SR 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 Tapendol 100mg Tablet SR?
It is advisable to avoid alcohol, driving, or indulging in any hazardous activity while taking this medicine.
Are there any alternatives to Tapendol 100mg Tablet SR?
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 Tapendol 100mg Tablet SR safely?
Since Tapendol 100mg Tablet SR 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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Country of origin: India
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