PROFEN 200mg Tablet 500s

Frequently asked questions

• Onset of action

  The effect of this medicine can be observed in 30 to 60 minutes.

• Duration of Effect

  The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 4 to 6 hours.

• Safe with Alchohol?

  This medicine should not be consumed with alcohol. Symptoms of stomach bleeding (such as the presence of dried and coffee colored blood in cough or stools) should be reported to the doctor immediately.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Usage in pregnancy?

  This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

• Usage while breast-feeding?

  This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.

• Allergy

  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with known allergy to PROFEN 200mg Tablet 500s or any other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drugs.

• Asthma

  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with known conditions such as asthma, rhinitis, urticaria, etc. due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

• Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG)

  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients who have undergone recent heart surgery, due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

• Gastro-intestinal bleeding

  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with peptic ulcer disease or any gastrointestinal bleeding disorders due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

• Severe Liver/Kidney Impairment

  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from severe impairment of liver or kidney function due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

• Pregnancy

  This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

• Breast-feeding

  This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.

• Gastro-intestinal bleeding

  This medicine may cause severe gastrointestinal bleeding and perforation after prolonged usage. These adverse events may occur with or without warning symptoms. This risk is especially higher in the elderly population and in patients with a history of gastrointestinal diseases. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

• Kidney/Liver Disease

  This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with kidney/liver disease due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor on priority. Close monitoring of kidney/liver function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

• Impaired liver function

  This medicine is known to cause liver injury. The baseline of liver enzymes should be obtained before starting the treatment. Inform the doctor if any signs of the increase in the liver enzymes appear.

• Hypertension

  This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of hypertension due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.

• Elderly population

  This medicine should be used with caution in the elderly population above 65 years of age, due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. These patients should be started at lower doses to check for tolerance. Close monitoring of renal and liver function may be necessary for such patients based on the clinical condition.

• Use in children

  This medicine is not recommended for use in children below 6 months of age.

• Hyperkalemia

  This medicine may increase potassium levels in the blood (hyperkalemia). Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Close monitoring of potassium levels may be necessary for some patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

• Heart disease

  This medicine should be used with caution in patients with heart diseases due to the increased risk of adverse effects on the heart, especially after prolonged use. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

• Driving or operating machinery

  Use of this medicine may cause drowsiness or dizziness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

• Skin rash

  This medicine may cause fatal skin allergies without any warnings in some patients. Signs and symptoms such as rashes, hives, fever, or other allergic symptoms should be reported to the doctor without any delay. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Take this medicine as advised by your doctor. Do not take in larger amounts than prescribed. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor. Drink adequate amount of water to minimize the stomach irritation. Monitoring of kidney function is necessary.

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