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Fortaflam Plus, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Fortaflam Plus also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Fortaflam Plus is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Fortaflam Plus include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Dizziness. Usually, these side effects of Fortaflam Plus go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Fortaflam Plus has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Fortaflam Plus's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Fortaflam Plus is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Asthma, Heart Attack as it can result in adverse effects.
Drug interactions for Fortaflam Plus have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Fortaflam Plus is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Fortaflam Plus is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Fortaflam Plus safe for pregnant women?
Fortaflam Plus can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Fortaflam Plus safe during breastfeeding?
Fortaflam Plus may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Fortaflam Plus on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Fortaflam Plus. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Fortaflam Plus on the Liver?
Fortaflam Plus may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Fortaflam Plus on the Heart?
Fortaflam Plus may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Fortaflam Plus should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Fortaflam Plus unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Fortaflam Plus habit forming or addictive?
Fortaflam Plus is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Fortaflam Plus can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Fortaflam Plus should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Fortaflam Plus for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Fortaflam Plus
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Fortaflam Plus together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Fortaflam Plus
Information about the interaction of Fortaflam Plus and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
No, you can not take Fortaflam Plus with the antihypertensive drugs because it reduces the effects of the antihypertensive medicine. However, if you experience any sign and symptoms of an adverse reaction after consuming medicine, please inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Fortaflam Plus is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, headache, difficulty in breathing, and constipation.
Fortaflam Plus works by blocking the action of prostaglandins which is responsible for inflammations (swellings) in our body. This helps to relieve temporary painful inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.
No, Fortaflam Plus is not a muscle relaxant. It is a painkiller belongs to the class of medications called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Combination of Fortaflam Plus and the muscle relaxant are also available in the market which used to enhance the pain-relieving capacity of this medicine.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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