Oflapoon Alu Tablet
Manufacturer
Khandelwal Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Nimesulide
Key Information
Short Description
Oflapoon Alu Tablet is a pain-relieving medicine used for the treatment of inflammatory conditions including joint disorders, postoperative painful condition, fever, and period pain.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Oflapoon Alu Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for the treatment of inflammatory conditions. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation. It is used for the treatment of joint disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, postoperative painful condition, fever, and period pain.
Directions for 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. Oflapoon Alu Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it works
Oflapoon Alu Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation.
Quick Tips
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. Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke. Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Oflapoon Alu Tablet an antibiotic?
Oflapoon Alu Tablet is not an antibiotic. It belongs to the class of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drug) which helps in relieving pain associated with various disease conditions.
Can I take Oflapoon Alu Tablet with paracetamol?
Oflapoon Alu Tablet and paracetamol belong to the same class of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drugs). Taking the two medicines together is not advisable as it may increase the potential for gastric ulceration and bleeding. However, please consult your doctor before using the two medicines together.
Does Oflapoon Alu Tablet contain aspirin?
Oflapoon Alu Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drug). It does not contain aspirin.
Is Oflapoon Alu Tablet safe?
Oflapoon Alu Tablet is safe to use if taken at the prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
Can I take Oflapoon Alu Tablet for headache?
Oflapoon Alu Tablet can be taken for a headache only when advised by your doctor.
Does Oflapoon Alu Tablet make you drowsy (feeling sleepy)?
Oflapoon Alu Tablet does not cause drowsiness at prescribed doses. However, an overdose of Oflapoon Alu Tablet can lead to drowsiness.
Does Oflapoon Alu Tablet contain sulphur?
No, Oflapoon Alu Tablet does not contain sulphur.
What does Oflapoon Alu Tablet treat or used for?
Oflapoon Alu Tablet is used to treat acute pain, painful osteoarthritis (degeneration of joints), and primary dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) in adolescents and adults above 12 years old.
Can I take Oflapoon Alu Tablet with ibuprofen?
Oflapoon Alu Tablet can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, taking both medications together may increase the risk of gastric ulcers and bleeding. Please consult your doctor before taking both.
Can I take Oflapoon Alu Tablet with aspirin?
Oflapoon Alu Tablet can be taken with aspirin. No drug-drug interactions have been clinically observed between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking both.
Is Oflapoon Alu Tablet banned?
No, Oflapoon Alu Tablet is not banned in India. However, as per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Oflapoon Alu Tablet is banned for children under 12 years of age.
Is Oflapoon Alu Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
It is not known if Oflapoon Alu Tablet is secreted in breast milk. Therefore, any medicines containing Oflapoon Alu Tablet should not be used during breastfeeding.
Is Oflapoon Alu Tablet safe during pregnancy?
No, Oflapoon Alu Tablet is not safe to use during pregnancy especially in the last three months. There have been reports of kidney failure in newborn babies if the mother was taking Oflapoon Alu Tablet during late pregnancy.
Is Oflapoon Alu Tablet safe in asthma?
Oflapoon Alu Tablet is reported to be safe in patients with asthma when taken as advised by your doctor. However, always share your disease history with your doctor if you have asthma and are taking other medications.
