Somagesic Forte Tablet

Short Description

Somagesic Forte Tablet is a pain-relieving medicine used to reduce pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Somagesic Forte Tablet should be taken with food to prevent an upset stomach. It is used to reduce pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis. It may also relieve muscle pain, back pain, toothache, or pain in the ear and throat. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, heartburn, and diarrhea. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist. Inform your doctor if you have heart, kidney, liver problems, or stomach ulcers. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

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. Somagesic Forte Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

Nausea Vomiting Stomach pain Loss of appetite Heartburn Diarrhea

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Somagesic Forte Tablet.

Breastfeeding Warning

Somagesic Forte Tablet 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

Somagesic Forte Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. Please consult your doctor.

Somagesic Forte Tablet is a combination of Diclofenac and Paracetamol. These medicines work by blocking the action of chemical messengers responsible for pain, fever, and inflammation (redness and swelling).

You have been prescribed this combination medicine for relieving pain and inflammation. Take it with food to avoid getting an upset stomach. 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 Somagesic Forte Tablet 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.