Ketoflam 400mg Tablet SR
Lupin Ltd

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In-stock 10 tablet sr in 1 strip
270.00

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Musculo-skeletal pain Headache Nerve pain

COMPOSITION:
Flupirtine (400mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
pain analgesics

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Ketoflam 400mg Tablet SR may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Ketoflam 400mg Tablet SR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

No information is available on the use of Ketoflam 400mg Tablet SR during lactation. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

It is not known whether Ketoflam 400mg Tablet SR alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Ketoflam 400mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ketoflam 400mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Ketoflam 400mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ketoflam 400mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Flupirtine   400mg

Uses of Ketoflam Tablet SR
Ketoflam 400mg Tablet SR is used in treatment of musculo-skeletal pain, headache, nerve pain, post operative pain and pain during menstruation.

How to use Ketoflam Tablet SR
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. Ketoflam 400mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Ketoflam Tablet SR works
Ketoflam 400mg Tablet SR decreases the perception of pain by blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain.

Side Effects:

Common Fatigue, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Nausea, Dryness in mouth, Abdominal bloating, Itching, Tremor.

Expert advice for Ketoflam Tablet SR
Ketoflam is given when pain killers (NSAIDs) cannot be given due to gastric damage caused by them. Inform your doctor before starting Ketoflam if


You have an underlying liver disease
You take alcohol regularly
You are pregnant or planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding

Get your liver function tests done before starting Ketoflam and follow up tests every week while you are taking the medicine. Stop taking Ketoflam and immediately inform your doctor if you get any symptoms of liver disease like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or yellow colored urine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Ketoflam beneficial in the treatment of fibromyalgia?
Yes, Ketoflam is seen to be beneficial in the treatment of fibromyalgia in some clinical studies, however, Ketoflam is yet to get formal regulatory approval for this condition. Fibromyalgia is a disease that is characterized by musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and depression.

Q. What is the benefit of using Ketoflam with paracetamol?
Both Ketoflam and paracetamol help in relieving pain but they work in entirely different ways. When paracetamol is given with Ketoflam, pain relief is better as compared to single drug use. However, both can cause liver toxicity, so monitoring of liver function is very important when taken together.

Q. Does Ketoflam cause liver toxicity?
Yes, Ketoflam causes liver toxicity. Use of Ketoflam is contraindicated in patients with an underlying liver disease.

Q. Can Ketoflam be used for the treatment of osteoarthritis pain?
Ketoflam can be used for the relief of pain associated with osteorthritis and post orthopedic surgery pain. It is especially useful for patients who cannot take NSAIDs because of the risk of NSAID-induced gastritis.

Q. Does use of Ketoflam cause green discoloration of urine?
There have been case reports that Ketoflam causes green discoloration of urine. However, this is not a very commonly seen effect. Inform your doctor if you experience this symptom.

Q. Is Ketoflam useful in the treatment of epilpesy?
Ketoflam is not approved for the treatment of epilepsy. However, a few animal studies have shown a beneficial effect of Ketoflam for treating epilepsy and this effect is still being explored.

Q. Would I experience any withdrawal symptoms once I stop using Ketoflam?
Yes, you can experience withdrawal symptoms once you stop using Ketoflam like sweating, tremor, and mood alterations with long term use of Ketoflam. Inform your doctor if you have these symptoms.