About Deflam Tablet 50mg
Fast-acting NSAID tablet for pain, inflammation, and fever relief in adults.
Deflam Tablet Uses
- Relieves mild to moderate pain from arthritis, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis
- Eases acute musculoskeletal pain such as back pain, sprains, and muscle strains
- Reduces pain and swelling after dental procedures and minor surgery
- Relieves menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea)
- Helps manage migraine attacks and tension headaches
- Controls fever and inflammation linked to gout flares
Deflam Tablet Benefits
- Fast onset of action because the potassium salt dissolves quickly in the stomach
- Reduces both pain and swelling in one dose, unlike plain painkillers
- Convenient short-term option for acute pain episodes
- Available in an affordable generic-priced tablet across Pakistan
What Experts Say
Diclofenac potassium blocks cyclooxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2) enzymes, lowering prostaglandin production that drives pain, swelling, and fever. The potassium salt dissolves faster than diclofenac sodium, so relief often begins within 30 minutes, suiting it for short term acute pain rather than daily use.
Guidelines recommend the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration, since diclofenac carries a documented risk of stomach irritation, ulcers, and gastrointestinal bleeding, particularly past age 65 or with a prior ulcer history. Regulators also flag a cardiovascular risk, so people with heart disease, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or a stroke history are usually told to avoid it or use it only under close supervision.
Doctors often add a gastroprotective agent such as a proton pump inhibitor when treatment runs beyond a few days, especially in older adults. Liver and kidney function need monitoring during extended use, and the drug is generally avoided in the third trimester of pregnancy. Anyone on blood thinners or other NSAIDs should mention this before starting therapy.
Drug Class
- Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)
- Phenylacetic Acid Derivative
Deflam Tablet 50mg Uses in Urdu
- گٹھیا اور جوڑوں کے درد میں آرام کے لیے
- پٹھوں کے کھنچاؤ اور کمر درد میں
- دانتوں کے علاج کے بعد درد اور سوجن میں
- ماہواری کے درد میں آرام کے لیے
- سر درد اور مائیگرین میں
- بخار اور سوجن کم کرنے کے لیے
Deflam Tablet 50mg formula
How to use Deflam Tablet 50mg?
- Take Deflam Tablet with a full glass of water, preferably after food
- Swallow the tablet whole, do not crush or chew it
- Usual adult dose is 50mg two to three times a day, based on the doctor's advice
- Do not exceed the dose prescribed by the doctor
- Take at the same times each day to maintain steady pain relief
- Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next one, do not double the dose
Drug Interactions
- Aspirin and Other NSAIDs: Combined use raises the risk of stomach ulcers and bleeding
- Warfarin and Blood Thinners: Increases bleeding risk and requires close monitoring
- ACE Inhibitors and ARBs: May reduce blood pressure control and increase kidney strain
- Diuretics: Effectiveness may be reduced, and combined use raises kidney risk
- Lithium: Diclofenac can raise lithium levels in the blood
- Methotrexate: Increases methotrexate toxicity risk
- SSRIs: Combined use raises the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding
Risks and warnings
- Cardiovascular Risk: May increase the risk of heart attack or stroke, especially with long term use or existing heart disease
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Can cause stomach ulcers or bleeding, which may occur without warning symptoms
- Pregnancy: Avoid during the third trimester due to risk to fetal heart circulation
- Liver and Kidney Function: Use cautiously in people with existing liver or kidney impairment
- Asthma and Allergy: Avoid in patients with a history of asthma or allergic reactions to aspirin or other NSAIDs
- Surgery: Avoid use immediately before or after heart bypass surgery
- Elderly Patients: Use the lowest effective dose due to higher risk of side effects
Deflam Tablet Side Effects
- Stomach pain or discomfort
- Nausea and vomiting
- Diarrhea or constipation
- Headache and dizziness
- Skin rash or itching
- Heartburn or indigestion
- Fluid retention and swelling in the legs
- Raised blood pressure
- Stomach ulcers or gastrointestinal bleeding
- Liver enzyme elevation
- Kidney function changes
- Ringing in the ears
- Allergic reactions such as facial swelling or breathing difficulty (seek emergency care)
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place
- Keep the tablets in their original blister pack away from moisture
- Protect from direct sunlight and heat
- Keep out of reach of children
- Discard tablets after the printed expiry date
