Caflam tablet is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It lowers the substances in your body that cause pain and inflammation. Doctors use it for mild to moderate pain and for the symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. They also use it for ankylosing spondylitis. In this article, you will learn how it works, its side effects, and its warnings.
Ingredients
Each tablet contains 50 mg of diclofenac potassium.
Dosage
Adults usually take 50 mg two or three times a day with food. Follow your doctor’s advice.
How Does Caflam Tablet Work?
Diclofenac blocks enzymes that make prostaglandins. With fewer prostaglandins, pain, swelling, and fever ease. The potassium form works quickly.
Uses of Caflam Tablet
- Mild to moderate pain
- Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Menstrual pain
- Pain after dental work or injury
کیفلام ٹیبلٹ کے استعمالات
کیفلام ایک غیر سٹیرائیڈل سوزش کش دوا ہے۔ ڈاکٹر اسے درج ذیل حالتوں میں دیتے ہیں:
- درد اور سوجن میں کمی
- اوسٹیوآرتھرائٹس
- ریمیٹائیڈ آرتھرائٹس
- ریڑھ کی ہڈی کی سوزش (اینکائلوزنگ اسپونڈلائٹس)
- ماہواری کے درد
اسے کھانے کے ساتھ لیں اور ڈاکٹر کی ہدایت کے مطابق ہی استعمال کریں۔
Side Effects of Caflam Tablet
- Stomach pain, heartburn, and indigestion
- Nausea and vomiting
- Diarrhea or constipation
- Headache and dizziness
- Fluid retention
Precautions
- Take it with food or milk.
- Use the lowest dose for the shortest time.
- NSAIDs raise the risk of heart attack and stroke, and they can raise high blood pressure. Tell your doctor if you have heart disease.
- Do not take it with other NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, ketoprofen, or naproxen.
- Do not use it right before or after bypass surgery.
- Tell your doctor if you have stomach ulcers, kidney disease, liver disease, or asthma.
- Avoid it in the last three months of pregnancy.
Overdose and Missed Dose
If you take more than the prescribed dose, call your doctor or go to the nearest hospital, because an overdose can cause serious problems.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one. Never take a double dose to make up for it.
Storage Instructions
- Keep it away from children.
- Keep it away from direct sunlight.
- Store it in a cool, dry place.
Disclaimer: This article is for information only. It is not medical advice. Please talk to your doctor about your own health.
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