Artoflex 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Artoflex is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
UNSAFE
Artoflex may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Artoflex should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Artoflex may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised in these patients while taking this medicine. Use of Artoflex is not recommended in severe kidney disease patients.
CAUTION
Artoflex should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Artoflex may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Artoflex is not recommended in severe liver disease patients.
Medicine Overview of Artoflex 300mg Tablet
Introduction
Artoflex is a pain relieving medicine. It is used for symptomatic treatment of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis, pain during menstruation, and other muscular-skeletal or dental pain.
Artoflex can be taken with food, preferably wi ... Show more
Uses of Artoflex
Pain relief
Side effects of Artoflex
Common
Vomiting
Stomach pain
Nausea
Indigestion
Heartburn
How to use Artoflex
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. Artoflex is to be taken with food.
How Artoflex works
Artoflex 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
You have been prescribed Artoflex to relieve pain and inflammation.
Take it with food or milk to prevent upset stomach.
Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and ... Show more
Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within two hours of taking Artoflex.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Artoflex as it can increase your risk of stomach problems.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.
Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for lo ... Show more
Oral
Pain and inflammation associated with musculoskeletal and joint disorders ; Dysmenorrhoea
Adult: 600-900 mg daily in 2-3 divided doses. May inc ... Show more
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Dose reduction is recommended.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to aspirin or NSAIDs; active or suspected GI ulcer or history of recurrent GI ulcer; GI bleeding or other active bleedings or bleedin ... Show more
Mode of Action
Dexibuprofen is a NSAID. It acts by inhibition of cyclo-oxygenase, which is involved in prostaglandin synthesis.
Precaution
History of bronchial asthma; renal or hepatic disorders; bleeding disorders; CV disease; elderly; lactation.
Side Effect
GI bleeding, heartburn, epigastric pain; dyspepsia, peptic ulcer; nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea; jaundice, hepatitis; rash; thrombocytopaenia; visual di ... Show more
Interaction
Avoid concomitant use with anticoagulants, other NSAIDs and salicylates. Increases risk of methotrexate and lithium toxicity.
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