Inflanil Forte tablet 500mg

About Inflanil Forte tablet 500mg

Inflanil Forte Tablet Uses

• Relieves mild to moderate pain including headaches and toothaches
• Eases menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea)
• Reduces pain and stiffness from rheumatoid arthritis
• Helps with osteoarthritis joint pain
• Manages muscular and rheumatic pain
• Lowers fever associated with minor illness
• Reduces inflammation linked to minor injuries

Inflanil Forte Tablet Benefits

• Fast acting relief for period pain and headaches
• Reduces swelling along with pain
• Widely available and affordable across Pakistan
• Convenient tablet form for short term use
• Backed by decades of clinical use as an NSAID

What Experts Say

Doctors in Pakistan often recommend Mefenamic Acid for short episodes of pain rather than long term daily use. It works by lowering the chemicals in the body called prostaglandins that trigger pain and swelling. Most patients feel relief within a few hours of taking a dose, which makes it a common first choice for period pain.

Physicians usually advise taking Inflanil Forte with food or milk to protect the stomach lining, since NSAIDs can irritate the gut when taken on an empty stomach. People with a history of ulcers, kidney disease, or heart problems are generally told to avoid it or use it only under close supervision from a doctor.

Health experts also caution against combining this tablet with other NSAIDs or blood thinners without medical advice, and pregnant women are usually told to avoid it, especially in the last trimester. A doctor should be consulted if pain lasts more than a few days or keeps returning.

Drug Class

• Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)
• Fenamate Class Analgesic

Inflanil Forte tablet 500mg formula

• Mefenamic Acid

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Inflanil Forte tablet 500mg?

• Take Inflanil Forte tablet 500mg with a glass of water, preferably after food
• The usual adult dose is one tablet up to three times a day, unless a doctor advises otherwise
• Do not exceed the dose or duration recommended by your doctor
• Swallow the tablet whole, do not crush or chew it
• Avoid lying down immediately after taking the tablet

Drug Interactions

• Blood thinners (Warfarin): Increases the risk of bleeding when taken together
• Other NSAIDs or Aspirin: Raises the chance of stomach irritation and ulcers
• Blood pressure medicines: May reduce how well these medicines control blood pressure
• Lithium: Can raise lithium levels in the blood to an unsafe degree
• Diuretics: May lessen the diuretic effect and stress the kidneys

Risks and warnings

• Stomach irritation: Can cause acidity, ulcers, or bleeding in the stomach, especially with long term use
• Kidney effects: May reduce kidney function in people who are dehydrated or have existing kidney disease
• Heart risk: Long term or high dose use may raise the risk of heart attack or stroke
• Pregnancy caution: Should be avoided in the third trimester of pregnancy unless advised by a doctor
• Allergic reaction: Can trigger rash, swelling, or breathing difficulty in sensitive individuals

Inflanil Forte Tablet Side Effects

• Nausea or upset stomach
• Heartburn or acidity
• Diarrhea
• Headache or dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Skin rash
• Fluid retention or swelling in the legs

Storage Conditions

• Store Inflanil Forte tablet 500mg at room temperature, below 30°C
• Keep the tablets in their original blister pack away from moisture
• Protect from direct sunlight and heat
• Keep out of reach of children.