Description
| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | Taking Ketoprofen with alcohol increases the risk of stomach bleeding. |
| Pregnancy Interaction | OSTOFEN 50MG CAPSULE 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 Interaction | OSTOFEN 50MG CAPSULE is probably safe to use during lactation. \nLimited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby. |
| Expert Advice | 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. Ostofen 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. |
| Common Side Effect | Abdominal pain, Constipation, Epigastric pain, Diarrhoea, Flatulence, Nausea, Vomiting, Indigestion. |
| How to Use | 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. OSTOFEN 50MG CAPSULE is to be taken with food. |
| Driving | Do not drive unless you are feeling well.You may feel sleepy, dizzy, faint, your eyesight may be affected or you may have a fit while taking OSTOFEN 50MG CAPSULE and this may affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | OSTOFEN 50MG CAPSULE should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of OSTOFEN 50MG CAPSULE may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advised while you are taking this medicine. Use of OSTOFEN 50MG CAPSULE is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. |
| Liver | There is limited information available on the use of OSTOFEN 50MG CAPSULE in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Mechanism of action | OSTOFEN 50MG CAPSULE 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). |
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