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Alcuflex (550mg) 20 Tablets
- Manufacturer ICI Pakistan Ltd.
- Generic Name Naproxen Sodium
Healthwire Pharmacy Ratings & Reviews (1500+)
Product Information
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Description
This medicine is used to treat pain and inflammation. It contains Naproxen, an NSAID, that works by binding the prostaglandin synthetase receptors COX-1 and COX-2, inhibiting the action of prostaglandin synthetase, thereby relieving pain and inflammation.
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Ingredients
Naproxen Sodium -
Drug Class
NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs)
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Dosage Form
Tablet -
Uses
This medicine is used to treat pain and inflammation associated with:
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Musculoskeletal disorders
- Acute gout (a complex form of arthritis)
- Dysmenorrhea (painful menstrual cramps)
- Migraine
- Post-operative pain
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Dosage
Follow these dosage instructions:
- Take as per doctor's Prescription.
- Take one tablet per day as your doctor suggests.
- Your doctor will determine the treatment length based on your symptom severity.
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In case of Overdose
If you think you have used too much of this medicine, talk to your doctor. Seek medical emergency help immediately. Watch out for overdose symptoms like:
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Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, make sure to take it as soon as possible the same day. If you don't remember missing the dose, don't double it. Consult your doctor on how to adjust the missing doses.
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How To Use
Take one tablet per day, with or without food as your doctor has recommended. Take the medication regularly and at the same time each day to get the most benefit from it.
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When Not to Use
You should not use this medicine if:
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Side Effects
Common side effects include:
- Gastrointestinal upset, bleeding and ulceration, abdominal pain.
- Skin and hypersensitivity allergic reactions
- Headache, dizziness, tinnitus
- Vertigo
- Edema
- Hypertension
- Difficulty breathing
- Impaired hearing, visual disturbances, and thirst
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Precautions & Warnings
It would be best if you practiced these cautions before taking the medicine:
- Talk to your doctor if you have any allergic reaction or known hypersensitivity to any of the medicine components.
- Use with caution if you have heart problems or hypertension.
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Drug Interactions
This medication may interact with these drugs:
- ACE-inhibitors
- Antacids and Sucralfate
- Aspirin
- Cholestyramine
- Diuretics
- Lithium
- Methotrexate
- Warfarin
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
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Storage/Disposal
Store at room temperature, away from light, heat, moisture and children
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Control Drug
No
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Quick Tips, if any
Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet.
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