Tolfem 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Tolfem during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
UNSAFE
Tolfem may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
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CAUTION
Tolfem should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tolfem may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised in these patients while taking this medicine. Use of Tolfem is not recommended in severe kidney disease patients.
CAUTION
Tolfem should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tolfem may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Tolfem 200mg Tablet
Introduction
Tolfem is a pain relieving medicine. It is used for treatment of pain associated with acute attacks of migraine in adults. It may also be used to relief pain associated with joints and muscles.
Tolfem can be taken with food, preferably with a glass ...
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Uses of Tolfem
Pain relief
Side effects of Tolfem
Common
Vomiting
Nausea
Indigestion
Diarrhea
Heartburn
Loss of appetite
How to use Tolfem
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tolfem is to be taken with food.
How Tolfem works
Tolfem is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever, pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Quick Tips
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.
Tolfem 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.
Brief Description
Indication
Mild to moderate pain, Acute migraine attacks
Administration
Should be taken with food. Take w/ or immediately after meals.
Adult Dose
Oral
Acute migraine attacks
Adult: 200 mg when 1st symptoms appear, may be repeated after 1-2 hr, if necessary.
Mild to moderate pain
Adult: 100...
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Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Severe: Avoid.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to aspirin or other NSAID. Active or history of GI bleeding or ulceration, severe heart failure, history of GI bleeding or perforatio...
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Mode of Action
Tolfenamic acid, an anthranilic acid derivative, is an NSAID. It has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic effects.
Precaution
Patient w/ or w/ history of bronchial asthma, uncontrolled HTN, CHF, established ischaemic heart disease, peripheral arterial disease, cerebrovascular...
Increased rate of absorption of tolfenamic acid with metoclopramide and magnesium hydroxide. Decreased rate of absorption of tolfenamic acid with alum...
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