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Recoflam Gel, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Gel. It is primarily used for the treatment of Muscle Pain, Toothache, Rheumatic Pain. Recoflam Gel also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Recoflam Gel. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Recoflam Gel have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Recoflam Gel are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Recoflam Gel has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Recoflam Gel's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Recoflam Gel can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Recoflam Gel in conditions like Stomach Infection, Skin Rash, Stroke. Other contraindications of Recoflam Gel have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Recoflam Gel have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Recoflam Gel, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Recoflam Gel 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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Is the use of Recoflam Gel safe for pregnant women?
Recoflam shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Recoflam Gel safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Recoflam for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Recoflam Gel on the Kidneys?
Consumption of Recoflam can harm the kidneys. So it is important to take medical advice beforehand.
What is the effect of Recoflam Gel on the Liver?
Recoflam may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Recoflam Gel on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Recoflam. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Recoflam Gel should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Recoflam Gel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Recoflam Gel habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Recoflam Gel is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Recoflam Gel will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Recoflam Gel should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Recoflam Gel cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Recoflam Gel
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Recoflam Gel and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Recoflam Gel
Taking alcohol with Recoflam Gel can be dangerous.
Yes, you can take Recoflam for a headache. This drug blocks the pain sensitizing mechanism induced by bradykinin (an inflammatory mediator).
Yes, Recoflam can be taken with tramadol. No harmful interactions have been reported. However, if you experience any unpleasant effects after taking these medicines at the same time, please consult your doctor.
No, ideally Recoflam can't be taken in stomach pain Because it has adverse reaction regarding gastrointestinal disturbances such as abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia, flatulence, gross bleeding/perforation, heartburn, nausea, GI ulcers (gastric/duodenal) and vomiting.
Recoflam works by blocking the action of prostaglandins which is responsible for inflammations (swellings) in our body. This helps to relieve temporary painful inflammatory conditions like sports injuries, dental surgery, bursitis, low backache, dysmenorrhoea, post-operative pain, and osteoarthritis.
Recoflam is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for people to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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