About Prodex Tablet 400mg
Prodex is a dexibuprofen NSAID tablet used to relieve moderate pain, swelling and menstrual cramps.
Prodex Tablet 400mg Uses
- Pain and stiffness from osteoarthritis
- Painful periods (dysmenorrhea)
- Dental pain after procedures
- Mild to moderate pain from muscle or joint injuries
- Fever and general body aches
Prodex Tablet 400mg Benefits
- Reduces pain and swelling by blocking inflammatory chemicals in the body
- Provides longer lasting relief compared to some older NSAIDs at an equivalent dose
- Helps patients return to normal daily activity during a painful flare up
- Available as a convenient once or twice daily oral tablet
What Experts Say
Dexibuprofen is the active, pain relieving half of the ibuprofen molecule, which lets doctors prescribe a lower milligram dose while still controlling inflammation effectively. It works by blocking cyclo-oxygenase enzymes that produce prostaglandins, the chemicals responsible for pain, swelling and fever.
Because only the active portion of the drug is present, some patients experience less stomach discomfort compared to standard ibuprofen at an equivalent anti-inflammatory dose, though the risk is not eliminated entirely. It remains most useful for short courses of pain relief rather than long term daily use.
Doctors generally caution against combining this tablet with other NSAIDs or taking it on an empty stomach, since gastrointestinal irritation is still the most common concern with this drug class. Patients with existing stomach, kidney or heart conditions are usually advised to discuss safer alternatives first.
Drug Class
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), active enantiomer of ibuprofen
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Prodex Tablet 400mg formula
How to use Prodex Tablet 400mg?
- Take with food or milk to reduce stomach irritation
- Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water
- Follow the dose and duration advised by the treating doctor
- Do not exceed the recommended daily dose
- Avoid taking on an empty stomach for extended periods
Drug Interactions
- Aspirin and other NSAIDs: Combining increases the risk of stomach bleeding and ulcers
- Blood thinners such as warfarin: Dexibuprofen can increase bleeding risk when taken together
- ACE inhibitors or diuretics: May reduce the blood pressure lowering effect of these drugs and affect kidney function
- Corticosteroids: Combined use raises the risk of gastrointestinal ulceration
- Methotrexate: NSAIDs can raise methotrexate levels in the blood, increasing toxicity risk
Risks and warnings
- Stomach ulcers or bleeding history: Avoid use since NSAIDs can worsen or trigger gastrointestinal bleeding
- Asthma: Use with caution as NSAIDs can trigger breathing difficulty in some asthma patients
- Kidney or liver disease: Dose adjustment or avoidance may be needed since NSAIDs are processed through these organs
- Pregnancy, especially third trimester: Avoid use as NSAIDs can affect fetal circulation and delay labor
- Heart disease or high blood pressure: Long term NSAID use may raise cardiovascular risk
Prodex Tablet 400mg Side Effects
- Stomach pain or indigestion
- Nausea
- Heartburn
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Fluid retention or mild swelling
- Skin rash in sensitive individuals
- Gastrointestinal bleeding with prolonged high dose use
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C in a dry place
- Keep the strip in its original packaging away from direct light
- Keep out of reach of children
- Do not use past the printed expiry date
