Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, the risk of a heart disease increases with the intake of Buflam Tablet, especially during a long-term use, in comparison to those people who do not use Buflam Tablet. The drug should be avoided if you have had a history heart attack or cardiac ailments. You must inform your doctor if someone in your family had a heart attack or a stroke, if you smoke, or if you have ever had high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. Call for the emergency help right away if you experience slurred speech, shortness of breath, chest pain or weakness in one side of the body.

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Dizziness is a feeling of light-headedness and unbalance. Yes, Buflam Tablet has been associated with dizziness and overdose may cause fainting as well. Therefore, if you experience dizziness do not force yourself to perform any activity instead lie down take rest and inform your doctor if it persists for more than half an hour.

Dr. Chirag Bhingradiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Buflam Tablet is available in the form of a tablet, chewable tablet, suspension and drops, and syrup. Prescription Buflam Tablet is taken every 4 to 6 hours for arthritis and pain. Adults and children older than 12 years may take non-prescription Buflam Tablet every 4 to 6 hours. Children and infants may be given Buflam Tablet every 6 to 8 hours. It is important to take Buflam Tablet with food or milk so as to prevent stomach upset. If you are taking Buflam Tablet every day, remember to take it at the same time. Buflam Tablet is also available in combination with other drugs for treating cold and cough. If you have prescribed a combination containing Buflam Tablet, do not take any non-prescription drug containing Buflam Tablet as it might cause overdosage. Shake the drops and suspensions well before use. 

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Buflam Tablet is suitable for the treatment of a migraine as it leads to pain alleviation. Several studies have also documented the efficacy of Buflam Tablet in migraine pain. However, if you don't get a relief from Buflam Tablet, please talk to your doctor immediately to prescribe your other options. 

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Buflam Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which is used for the treatment of tenderness, swelling, stiffness, and pain associated with osteoarthritis in which there is a breakdown of the lining of the joints, and rheumatoid arthritis in which there is swelling of the lining of the joints. It is also used for alleviation of the menstrual pain, before and during the menstrual cycle. It is also used to relieve fever and pain associated with a headache, minor aches, sprains, common cold, toothache, and backache. It also shows the antiplatelet effect which means it prevents the formation of blood clots. Buflam Tablet is used for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis (a chronic skin disease causing scaling and swelling), gouty arthritis (which develops from the built up of some chemical in the joints) and ankylosing spondylitis (arthritis that affects the spine).