Ketoflam T 100 mg/8 mg Tablet

Description

Ketoflam T 100 mg/8 mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of pain due to muscle spasm. It improves the movement of muscles and provides relief from pain and discomfort associated with muscle spasms. Ketoflam T 100 mg/8 mg Tablet should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by your doctor. Using this medicine can cause some common side effects such as nausea, dryness in mouth, drowsiness, itching, stomach fullness, and tremor. 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 with ways to reduce or prevent these side effects. The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, or liver. To make sure it is safe for you, let your doctor also know all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should first consult their doctors before using the medicine.

Introduction

In Pain due to muscle spasm Ketoflam T 100 mg/8 mg Tablet treats pain due to muscle spasm by relaxing stiff muscles. It also reduces swelling in the muscles. Altogether, it helps in easy movement and reduces discomfort. Take this medicine by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor. Do not increase your dose or use Ketoflam T 100 mg/8 mg Tablet more often or for longer than prescribed. Once you see some improvement, you can start doing therapy exercises (such as walking or breathing exercises) that will help you get your strength back more quickly. Talk to your doctor about how much exercise is good for you.

Benefits

Ketoflam T 100 mg/8 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: flupirtine and thiocolchicoside which relieve pain and relax the muscles. Flupirtine is a non-opioid analgesic. It decreases the perception of pain by blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain. Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant. It works on the centers in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm and associated pain.

How to use

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. Ketoflam T 100 mg/8 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : UNSAFE - Ketoflam T 100 mg/8 mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Ketoflam T 100 mg/8 mg Tablet 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 - Information regarding the use of Ketoflam T 100 mg/8 mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Driving : UNSAFE - Ketoflam T 100 mg/8 mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. - Kidney : CAUTION - Ketoflam T 100 mg/8 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ketoflam T 100 mg/8 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CAUTION - Ketoflam T 100 mg/8 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ketoflam T 100 mg/8 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.