Lafen 100mg Tablet SR

Short Description

Lafen 100mg Tablet SR is a pain-relieving medicine used to treat pain, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and acute musculoskeletal injuries.

Dosage Form

Tablet SR

Introduction

Lafen 100mg Tablet SR is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used to treat pain, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and acute musculoskeletal injuries. It is commonly used in back pain, shoulder pain, neck pain, sprains, and spasms.

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. Lafen 100mg Tablet SR is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lafen 100mg Tablet SR.

Breastfeeding Warning

Lafen 100mg Tablet SR is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Lafen 100mg Tablet SR 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.

Interacting Medicines

Nimesulide Oxyphenbutazone Metamizole

Lafen 100mg Tablet SR is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

You have been prescribed Lafen 100mg Tablet SR to relieve pain and inflammation. Take it with food or milk to prevent upset stomach. Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems. It may cause dizziness, drowsiness or visual disturbances. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration. Use caution while taking Lafen 100mg Tablet SR as it can cause excessive drowsiness and increase your risk of stomach problems.