Melflam 7.5 Mg Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Melflam 7.5 Mg Tablet Information

Melflam 7.5 Mg Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Other than this, Melflam 7.5 Mg Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The correct dosage of Melflam 7.5 Mg Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Melflam 7.5 Mg Tablet have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Melflam 7.5 Mg Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Melflam 7.5 Mg Tablet has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Melflam 7.5 Mg Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Melflam 7.5 Mg Tablet related warnings section.

Melflam 7.5 Mg Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Asthma, Kidney Disease, Gastritis as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Melflam 7.5 Mg Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug interactions for Melflam 7.5 Mg Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Melflam 7.5 Mg Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

Melflam Benefits & Uses
Melflam Dosage & How to Take
Melflam Side Effects
Melflam Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Melflam with Other Drugs
Melflam Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Melflam
Melflam Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Melflam 7.5 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Melflam 7.5 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Osteoarthritis

Other Benefits

Rheumatoid Arthritis
Joint Stiffness
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

Melflam 7.5 Mg Tablet Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Osteoarthritis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Osteoarthritis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Rheumatoid Arthritis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.12 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Melflam 7.5 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Melflam 7.5 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Melflam. If you are pregnant, do not take Melflam without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Melflam 7.5 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Melflam may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Melflam 7.5 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

Melflam rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Melflam 7.5 Mg Tablet on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Melflam. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Melflam only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Melflam 7.5 Mg Tablet on the Heart?

Melflam 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.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Melflam 7.5 Mg Tablet with Other Drugs

Melflam 7.5 Mg Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Melflam 7.5 Mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Melflam 7.5 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Asthma
Anemia
Heart Failure
Hyperkalemia
High Blood Pressure
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Gastritis

Frequently asked Questions about Melflam 7.5 Mg Tablet

Is this Melflam 7.5 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Melflam 7.5 Mg Tablet has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Melflam 7.5 Mg Tablet does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Melflam 7.5 Mg Tablet only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Melflam 7.5 Mg Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Melflam 7.5 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Melflam 7.5 Mg Tablet

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Melflam 7.5 Mg Tablet with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Melflam 7.5 Mg Tablet

Consuming Melflam 7.5 Mg Tablet with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Melflam 7.5 Mg Tablet

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Melflam for gout?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, Melflam can be taken for gout (acute gouty arthritis) but it is generally not preferred for the treatment of gout because other drugs of its same class such as rofecoxib and diclofenac are more effective in providing relief from pain in gout than this drug.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Melflam on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

No, Melflam should not be discontinued without doctors advice even when you start feeling well because discontinuing it on your own might affect the therapeutic benefits of this drug. Hence you are advised to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Melflam cause constipation?

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

Yes, Melflam may cause constipation. It is a rare side effect of this drug and the exact cause of constipation is not known. If you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then try to take laxative such as Isabgol and eat less spicy highly fibrous food.

Question over 5 years ago

Is it safe to take Melflam?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Yes, Melflam 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 abdominal pain, diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. If you experience above-mentioned side after consuming this drug then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Melflam and tramadol together?

Dr. Vinod Verma MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, you can Melflam and tramadol together. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. Hence it is alright to take them together. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with tramadol then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.