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Serflam Information

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

Serflam Benefits & Uses

Serflam is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Osteoarthritis
Joint Pain
Muscle Pain (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Pain
Body Pain (Read More - Home Remedies for Body Pain)

Serflam 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Osteoarthritis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength:Nimesulide (100 mg), Serratiopeptidase (15 mg)/Tablet
Adult	Disease: Osteoarthritis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength:Nimesulide (100 mg), Serratiopeptidase (15 mg)/Tablet
Geriatric	Disease: Osteoarthritis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength:Nimesulide (100 mg), Serratiopeptidase (15 mg)/Tablet

Serflam Related Warnings

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.

Severe Interaction of Serflam with Other Drugs

Serflam should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Piroxicam

Indomethacin

Severe

Ketoconazole

Methotrexate

Moderate

Warfarin

Aspirin

Heparin

Clopidogrel

Warfarin

Serflam Contraindications

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

Allergy
Liver Disease
Drug Allergy
Blood Clotting Disorders
Bleeding

Frequently asked Questions about Serflam

Is this Serflam habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Serflam is addictive.

Serflam Interactions with Food and Alcohol

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.

Frequently asked Questions about Serflam

Question about 5 years ago

Can Serflam be given in dengue?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

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.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Serflam?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Serflam be used for toothache?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Serflam without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Tarun kumar MBBS , Other

Serflam is a prescription drug so do not self-medicate. It can be harmful to take this medicine without proper recommendation.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Serflam cause weight gain?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

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.