Zafon Tablet 8mg

About Zafon Tablet 8mg

Zafon Uses

• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Acute low back pain
• Post-operative pain
• Moderate pain from sprains and injuries

Zafon Benefits

• Starts working faster than many standard NSAIDs
• Manages moderate to severe short-term pain effectively
• Reduces joint swelling in arthritis flare ups
• Available in a fast-dissolving formulation for quicker relief

What Experts Say

Lornoxicam blocks the COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes that the body uses to make prostaglandins, the chemical messengers behind pain, fever, and swelling. It has a shorter half-life than older oxicam drugs, which lets it act quickly while still giving several hours of relief from one dose.

Surgeons and orthopedic doctors often choose this tablet for short courses after an operation or an acute injury because of its fast onset of action. Rheumatologists also use it for flare ups of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis when quicker relief is needed. Courses are usually kept short, often just a few days, to limit stomach side effects.

Sudden back pain from lifting heavy loads or bending over a squat toilet for long periods sends many people straight to a pharmacy counter for a strong painkiller. This tablet is sometimes bought without a prescription and combined with other over-the-counter pain relievers, which raises the chance of stomach irritation that could otherwise be avoided with a short doctor visit.

Drug Class

• Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (Oxicam Class)

Zafon Tablet 8mg formula

• Lornoxicam

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Zafon Tablet 8mg?

• Take the tablet after a meal with a full glass of water.
• Swallow the tablet whole without crushing it.
• Take it for the shortest duration that controls the pain.
• Avoid taking it together with other NSAID painkillers.

Drug Interactions

• Blood Thinners: Taking this medicine with warfarin or aspirin increases the risk of bleeding.
• Other NSAIDs: Combining it with ibuprofen or diclofenac raises the chance of stomach ulcers.
• ACE Inhibitors: This medicine can reduce the blood pressure lowering effect of ACE inhibitor medicines.

Risks and warnings

• Stomach and Gut Risk: This medicine can cause stomach pain, ulcers, or bleeding, particularly with prolonged use or on an empty stomach.
• Heart Risk: NSAIDs in this class carry a risk of heart attack or stroke with long-term or high-dose use.
• Prescription-Only Status: This medicine needs a doctor's prescription because its dose and duration must be tailored to the type of pain being treated.
• Kidney Caution: People with kidney disease should use this medicine only under medical supervision.

Zafon Side Effects

• Stomach pain
• Nausea
• Indigestion
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Dry mouth
• Fluid retention
• Skin rash

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30 degrees Celsius away from moisture.
• Keep the tablets in their original blister pack until use.
• Keep out of reach of children.