Side Effects:

Common Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Epigastric pain, Flatulence, Nausea, Vomiting, Indigestion.

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

Expert advice for Pyrifen Gel Capsule
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 period of time. Pyrifen gel can raise your 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.

Expert advice for OF Suspension
Your doctor has prescribed Of to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Discontinue Of and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Pyrifen gel an antibiotic?
Pyrifen gel is not an antibiotic, it belongs to the class of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drug) which helps in relieving pain associated with various disease conditions.

Q. Can I take Pyrifen gel with paracetamol?
Pyrifen gel 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.

Q. Does Pyrifen gel contain aspirin?
Pyrifen gel is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drug). It does not contain aspirin.

Q. Is Pyrifen gel safe?
Pyrifen gel is safe to use if taken at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Can I take Pyrifen gel for headache?
Pyrifen gel can be taken for a headache only when advised by your doctor.

Q. Does Pyrifen gel make you drowsy (feeling sleepy)?
Pyrifen gel does not make you feel drowsy at prescribed doses. However, an overdose of Pyrifen gel can make you drowsy (feeling sleepy).

Q. Does Pyrifen gel contain sulphur?
No, Pyrifen gel does not contain sulphur.

Q. What does Pyrifen gel treat or used for?
Pyrifen gel is used to treat acute pain, painful osteoarthritis (degeneration of joints) and primary dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) in adolescents and adults above 12 years old.

Q. Can I take Pyrifen gel with ibuprofen?
Pyrifen gel can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, taking the two medicines together is not advisable as it may increase the potential for gastric ulceration and bleeding. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Pyrifen gel with aspirin?
Pyrifen gel 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 the two medicines together.

Q. Is Pyrifen gel safe?
Yes, Pyrifen gel is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

Q. Is Pyrifen gel banned?
No, Pyrifen gel is not banned in India.

Q. Is Pyrifen gel safe during breastfeeding?
It is not known if Pyrifen gel is secreted in milk. So, any medicines containing Pyrifen gel are not to be used during breastfeeding.

Q. Is Pyrifen gel safe in pregnancy?
No, Pyrifen gel is not safe to be used in pregnancy especially in the last three months. There have been reports of kidney failure in newborn babies if the mother was taking Pyrifen gel in the late stage of pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy.

Q. Is Pyrifen gel safe in asthma?
Pyrifen gel is reported to be safe in patients with asthma if taken as advised by your doctor. However, always share your disease history with the doctor in case you have asthma and you are advised to take other medicines.

Q. What is Of used for?
Of is used to treat bacterial infections of the kidneys or bladder (urinary tract), chest or lungs, male or female sex organs (genital tract) which include gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted infection that can affect both men and women, and skin and soft tissue infections.

Q. Is Of a fluoroquinolone antibiotic?
Of is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic and it works by killing the bacteria (bactericidal) that cause infections.

Q. Is Of an antibiotic?
Of is an antibiotic and it belongs to the group of fluoroquinolones.

Q. Is Of bacteriostatic or bactericidal?
Of is bactericidal (kills bacteria) and shows antibacterial activity against wide range of both gram negative and gram positive micro-organisms.

Q. Is Of a penicillin?
Of is not a penicillin. Of belongs to fluoroquinolone group of antibiotics.

Q. Is Of a painkiller?
Of is not a pain killer. It is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic.

Q. Is Of a sulfa drug?
Of is not a sulfa drug. Of belongs to the group of fluoroquinolone antibiotics.

Q. Does Of contain sulfa?
Of does not contain sulfa. Of belongs to a group of medicines called fluoroquinolone antibiotics.

Q. Does Of affect birth control?
Of does not affect birth control. No interactions have been seen when Of is used with contraceptive pills. However, always talk to your doctor if you are asked to take any medicines when you are also taking birth control pills.

Q. Does Of contain penicillin?
Of does not contain penicillin. Of belongs to fluoroquinolone group of antibiotics.

Q. Does Of treat chlamydia?
Of is active against chlamydia and can be used for treating the chlamydia infections. Please consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics for your infections.

Q. Does Of expire?
Yes, Of does expire. All the medicines come with an expiry date mentioned on the pack. You must check the expiry date before using any medicine.

Q. Can I take Of with paracetamol?
Of can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Of with ibuprofen?
Of when taken with Ibuprofen, can increase the risk of some side effects. There are a few reports of seizures or fits when these ibuprofen has been taken with Of. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.