Flamex tablet 50mg

About Flamex tablet 50mg

Flamex Tablet Uses

• Pain and swelling from osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
• Muscle and joint pain after injury or strain
• Painful periods
• Dental pain and pain after minor surgery
• Back pain and other inflammatory pain as advised by a doctor

Flamex Tablet Benefits

• Reduces pain, swelling and stiffness
• Works on both pain and inflammation
• Helps you get back to normal movement sooner

What Experts Say

Flamex contains diclofenac sodium 50mg, a nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drug (NSAID). It blocks COX enzymes and lowers prostaglandins, which cause pain, swelling and fever. It is also available in other forms, but the tablet is commonly used for ongoing joint pain.

It is widely used for arthritis, muscle and joint injuries, period pain and pain after dental work. Doctors advise the lowest effective dose for the shortest time because risks rise with dose and duration. Report any black stools, stomach pain, swelling or breathlessness to the doctor without delay.

Diclofenac can irritate the stomach, and long term use may affect the heart and kidneys. Taking it with or after food, and avoiding it in late pregnancy, active ulcers or serious heart disease, is important. Ask a doctor first if you have heart disease, kidney or liver disease, ulcers or take blood thinners. Keep regular checkups when using it for long.

Drug Class

• NSAID (COX inhibitor)

Flamex tablet 50mg formula

• Diclofenac Sodium 50mg

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Flamex tablet 50mg?

• Take Flamex with or after food, as prescribed.
• Swallow the tablet whole with water.
• Use the lowest dose for the shortest time needed.
• Do not combine with other NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or aspirin unless your doctor advises.

Drug Interactions

• Warfarin and blood thinners: Raises the risk of bleeding.
• Other NSAIDs and aspirin: Increase the risk of stomach ulcers and bleeding.
• ACE inhibitors, ARBs and diuretics: May reduce their effect and strain the kidneys.
• Lithium and methotrexate: Diclofenac can raise their levels in the blood.

Risks and warnings

• Stomach bleeding: May cause ulcers and bleeding; seek help for black stools or vomiting blood.
• Heart and stroke risk: Not for people with serious heart disease or before or after heart bypass surgery.
• Kidney and liver: Use caution in kidney or liver disease and when dehydrated.
• Pregnancy: Avoid in the third trimester and use in early pregnancy only if the doctor advises.
• Asthma or NSAID allergy: Not for people who reacted to aspirin or other NSAIDs.

Flamex Tablet Side Effects

• Stomach pain or indigestion
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Swelling of feet or ankles
• Skin rash
• Black stools or stomach bleeding (serious, seek help)

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30 degrees Celsius in a cool, dry place.
• Protect from light and moisture.
• Keep the tablets in the original strip until use.
• Keep out of reach of children.