NUGESIC 100mg Tablet

Frequently asked questions

• Onset of action

  The effect of this medicine can be observed within an hour of oral administration.

• Duration of Effect

  The effect of this medicine lasts for an average of 5 hours.

• Safe with Alchohol?

  You should avoid consuming alcohol while taking NUGESIC 100mg Tablet . Symptoms like fever, chills, rashes, joint pain and swelling, excessive weakness, nausea should be immediately reported to the doctor.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported

• Usage in pregnancy?

  This medicine is not recommended for women who are pregnant or planning to get pregnant in near future. This medicine can cause harmful effects on the developing fetus especially during the last trimester of pregnancy. Consult your doctor and consider the potential benefits and risks before taking this medication.

• Usage while breast-feeding?

  This medicine is not recommended for use while breastfeeding an infant. There is a lack of conclusive evidence from scientific studies and hence the use of NUGESIC 100mg Tablet should be avoided. You should consult a doctor before taking this medicine.

• Allergy

  NUGESIC 100mg Tablet is not recommended for use if you have a known history of allergy to it.

• Liver disease

  NUGESIC 100mg Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from any liver abnormalities.

• Pregnancy

  This medicine is not recommended for women who are pregnant or planning to get pregnant in near future. This medicine can cause harmful effects on the developing fetus especially during the last trimester of pregnancy. Consult your doctor and consider the potential benefits and risks before taking this medication.

• Breast-feeding

  This medicine is not recommended for use while breastfeeding an infant. There is a lack of conclusive evidence from scientific studies and hence the use of NUGESIC 100mg Tablet should be avoided. You should consult a doctor before taking this medicine.

• Gastro-intestinal bleeding

  NUGESIC 100mg Tablet can cause bleeding of the gut and hence should be used judiciously. Any incidence of a condition leading to bleeding in the stomach and intestine should be reported to the doctor immediately.

• Heart disease

  NUGESIC 100mg Tablet is to be used with caution if you suffer from heart or valve disorder. Any such incidence should be reported to the doctor on priority.

• Liver disease

  NUGESIC 100mg Tablet can cause moderate to severe side effects on the liver. Any abnormalities of the liver, active or in past, should be informed to the doctor to ensure safety.

• Elderly

  The side effects of NUGESIC 100mg Tablet can be more severe in old people. Caution is advised in such cases. The risk of adverse effects on the heart, liver and the kidneys should be given due consideration before taking this medication.

• Kidney disease

  NUGESIC 100mg Tablet is known to cause adverse effects on the kidney especially if the usage duration is long. Report the incidence of any kidney abnormalities to the doctor so that appropriate substitute can be suggested.

NUGESIC 100mg Tablet should not be used if you are allergic to it. Usage duration should be kept minimal and should never exceed 15 days in a single treatment course. It should not be given to children younger than 12 years of age. Symptoms like skin rash, headache, swelling etc should be promptly reported to the doctor.

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