Kafenac tablet 50mg

About Kafenac tablet 50mg

Kafenac tablet 50mg Uses

• Joint pain from arthritis
• Muscle sprains and back pain
• Pain and swelling after injury
• Period pain and dental pain

Drug Class

• NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug)
• Pain and inflammation reliever

What Experts Say

Diclofenac reduces pain, swelling and stiffness by blocking chemicals in the body called prostaglandins that drive inflammation. It works well for joint and muscle pain and for pain after minor injuries.

It is one of the most widely used painkillers in Pakistan for arthritis and everyday aches, and it is usually taken for the shortest time that controls symptoms.

Like all NSAIDs, it can irritate the stomach and affect the kidneys and heart with long term or high dose use, so it works best taken with food and only for as long as needed. Anyone with stomach, heart or kidney disease should check with a doctor first.

Kafenac tablet 50mg formula

• Diclofenac Potassium 50mg

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Kafenac tablet 50mg?

• Take with food or milk to reduce stomach upset.
• Swallow whole with water; do not crush.
• Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest time.
• Do not combine with other NSAIDs or aspirin.

Drug Interactions

Diclofenac can interact with several common medicines.

• Other NSAIDs or aspirin: Increases the risk of stomach bleeding.
• Blood thinners like warfarin: Raises the bleeding risk.
• Blood pressure medicines and diuretics: Can reduce their effect and stress the kidneys.

Risks and warnings

• Stomach ulcers: Can cause stomach irritation, ulcers or bleeding, especially long term.
• Heart and blood pressure: May raise blood pressure and heart risk with prolonged use.
• Kidney function: Use with caution in kidney disease or dehydration.
• Pregnancy: Avoid in the last trimester of pregnancy.

Kafenac tablet 50mg Side Effects

• Stomach pain or indigestion
• Nausea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Fluid retention

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C in a dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight, out of reach of children.