Dr. Chirag Bhingradiya MBBS , Pediatrics

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

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Deflam can cause bleeding problems, ulcers, and perforation in stomach and intestine. These complications might develop during any phase of the treatment without warning symptoms. The risk may be aggravated for people who consume NSAIDs for a long period of time, who are elderly, who have poor health and who drink alcohol while taking Deflam. It is important that you talk to your doctor if you ever had ulcers or any kind of bleeding disorders. Talk to your doctor immediately if you start developing symptoms like vomiting with blood, bloody stools, heartburn, and stomach pain

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Deflam is safe to be used in children. It is the only drug which is approved to be used in children over 3 months of age. It has a good tolerability profile in children because of which it is used for the management of inflammation, mild pains, and fever in them. The pediatrician will direct you the correct dose and way to give it to your child.

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Deflam should be taken as long as it has been prescribed by your doctor. Longterm use is associated with various adverse effects like stomach upset, kidney damage, heart problems, etc., therefore, stop the usage if you experience any adverse effect.

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

Deflam 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. Deflam 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).