Valoflam 20mg Tablet

Short Description

Valoflam 20mg Tablet is a pain-relieving medicine used to alleviate pain, redness, and swelling in conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Valoflam 20mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should keep taking the medicine even if you feel better until the doctor says it is okay to stop using the medicine. The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, indigestion, nausea, and upper respiratory tract infection. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms. Before using it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using the 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. Valoflam 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Headache Abdominal pain Diarrhea Indigestion Nausea Upper respiratory tract infection

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Valoflam 20mg Tablet.

Breastfeeding Warning

Information regarding the use of Valoflam 20mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy Warning

Valoflam 20mg 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.

Interacting Medicines

Nimesulide Oxyphenbutazone Metamizole

Valoflam 20mg Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) called COX-2 inhibitors. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

Valoflam 20mg Tablet helps relieve pain and inflammation. It may cause fewer stomach problems as compared to other NSAIDs like Ibuprofen or Naproxen. It may cause dizziness and fatigue. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Do not consume alcohol while on treatment with this medicine as it may cause excessive drowsiness. Regularly monitor your blood pressure while taking this medicine, particularly in the first two weeks after starting treatment. Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease. During long-term treatment, your doctor may want to take regular blood tests to monitor your liver function. Do not take Valoflam 20mg Tablet if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.