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Serflam is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Serflam have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Serflam depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Serflam can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Serflam are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Serflam's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. In addition, Serflam's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Serflam related warnings section.
Serflam is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Serflam contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Serflam may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Serflam, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Serflam is used to treat the following -
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
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Serflam safe for pregnant women?
Serflam may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Serflam again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Serflam safe during breastfeeding?
Serflam can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Serflam on the Kidneys?
Serflam rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Serflam on the Liver?
Side effects of Serflam rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Serflam on the Heart?
Side effects of Serflam rarely affect the heart.
Serflam should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Serflam unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Serflam habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Serflam is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Serflam
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Serflam, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Serflam
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Serflam with alcohol will be.
Serflam should not be taken when a person has been detected with dengue. This is because nimesulide may cause internal bleeding which can be fatal during dengue. To bring down fever in dengue patients, paracetamol can be given along with plenty of fluids such as soups, juices, and water. Along with taking precautionary measures mentioned above, seek medical advice right away in case of Dengue as negligence and low platelet counts may lead to fatal consequences. You are highly recommended to follow the doctor's instructions.
Serflam is a brand name of nimesulide. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs). It has been used primarily for short-lasting painful inflammatory conditions like sports injuries, sinusitis, and other ear-nose-throat disorders, dental surgery, bursitis (Inflammation of the fluid-filled sac in the joints), lower backache, dysmenorrhoea (painful menstruation), post-operative pain, osteoarthritis and for fever.
Ideally Serflam is not prescribed by a doctor for a toothache. However, in the absence of painkillers such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen, naproxen etc, nimesulide can be taken to get instant relief from tooth pain. Generally, for treating toothache arising due to dental cavities and dental procedures ibuprofen along with antibiotics are recommended by dentists to reduce swelling and pain.
Serflam is a prescription drug so do not self-medicate. It can be harmful to take this medicine without proper recommendation.
No, Serflam does not cause weight gain because of medication increase in cellular metabolism occur in skeletal muscles (voluntary muscle), due to uncoupling of oxidative phosphorylation (loss of coupling between respiration and ATP (adenosine triphosphate which stores energy) production.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 203-204