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Expert advice for Penalgon Tablet ER
It should be taken with food or milk to avoid getting an upset stomach. It can cause serious complications like stomach bleeding and kidney problems if taken for a long time. Penalgon can raise a risk of blood clots, heart attack, or a stroke. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.

Q. Is Penalgon safe?
Penalgon is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Penalgon controlled substance?
No, Penalgon is not a controlled substance

Q. Is etodolac better than ibuprofen?
Etodolac belongs to the same class of medicines like ibuprofen. The effects of both are comparable

Q. Is etodolac like/ same as ibuprofen?
Etodolac also belongs to a group of medicines called NSAID like ibuprofen and has the same effect as ibuprofen in treating pain and inflammation

Q. Is Penalgon an antibiotic?
No, Penalgon belongs to a class of medicine called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), used to treat pain and inflammation

Q. Can I take Penalgon for headache, toothache and back pain?
Yes, Penalgon can be taken for headache, toothache and back pain. Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding dosage, duration and frequency of use

Q. Can I take Penalgon with Aleve (naproxen)/naproxen/meloxicam/ Vicodine (acetaminophen and hydrocodone)/Percocet (acetaminophen and oxycodone)/aspirin?
Aleve (naproxen)/naproxen/meloxicam/Vicodine (acetaminophen and hydrocodone)/ Percocet (acetaminophen and oxycodone)/aspirin are all drugs that belong to the same group of medicines as Penalgon i.e. non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and therefore, concomitant use of two or more NSAIDs (including aspirin) may increase the risk of adverse effects. Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding dosage, duration and frequency of use, and any concomitant medication used

Q. Can I take etodolac with hydrocodone/ tramadol/oxycodone?
Hydrocodone/ tramadol/oxycodone also have pain relief (analgesic) action. Concomitant use with etodolac provides additive pain relief in severely painful conditions like post-surgical pain; however the combination may also increase the risk of adverse effects. Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding dosage, duration and frequency of use, and any concomitant medication used

Q. Can I take Penalgon with flexeril?
Yes, flexeril is a muscle relaxant. You may be given Penalgon with flexeril for painful muscle conditions. Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding dosage, duration and frequency of use, and any concomitant medication used

Q. Can I take etodolac with prednisolone/prednisone?
No, prednisone/ prednisolone is a corticosteroid (used to treat inflammation). Coadministration of etodolac with corticosteroids may increase risk of gastrointestinal ulceration or bleeding

Q. Can I take Penalgon for headaches?
Yes, Penalgon is a painkiller and can be used for headaches

Q. Does Penalgon make you sleepy/high?
Yes, Penalgon may make you feel sleepy. It is not known if it makes one feel high

Q. Does Penalgon cause constipation and weight gain?
Penalgon is not known to cause constipation and weight gain

Q. Is Penalgon a muscle relaxer?
No, Penalgon is not known to cause muscle relaxation. Penalgon belongs to a class of medicine called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), used to treat pain and inflammation

Q. Does Penalgon expire?
All Penalgon formulations have an expiry date. Read the expiry information on the product package

Q. Does Penalgon have aspirin/ acetaminophen?
No, Penalgon does not have aspirin/ acetaminophen. Penalgon is active molecule similar to aspirin and both belong to same group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). All the three medicines are used to relieve pain. Acetaminophen is also used to bring down the fever.