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

Coflam Mr is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which is used for the treatment of tenderness, swelling, stiffness, and pain associated with osteoarthritis in which there is a breakdown of the lining of the joints, and rheumatoid arthritis in which there is swelling of the lining of the joints. It is also used for alleviation of the menstrual pain, before and during the menstrual cycle. It is also used to relieve fever and pain associated with a headache, minor aches, sprains, common cold, toothache, and backache. It also shows the antiplatelet effect which means it prevents the formation of blood clots. Coflam Mr is used for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis (a chronic skin disease causing scaling and swelling), gouty arthritis (which develops from the built up of some chemical in the joints) and ankylosing spondylitis (arthritis that affects the spine).

Dr. Chirag Bhingradiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Coflam Mr is available in the form of a tablet, chewable tablet, suspension and drops, and syrup. Prescription Coflam Mr is taken every 4 to 6 hours for arthritis and pain. Adults and children older than 12 years may take non-prescription Coflam Mr every 4 to 6 hours. Children and infants may be given Coflam Mr every 6 to 8 hours. It is important to take Coflam Mr with food or milk so as to prevent stomach upset. If you are taking Coflam Mr every day, remember to take it at the same time. Coflam Mr is also available in combination with other drugs for treating cold and cough. If you have prescribed a combination containing Coflam Mr, do not take any non-prescription drug containing Coflam Mr as it might cause overdosage. Shake the drops and suspensions well before use. 

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

No, Coflam Mr does not contain any sulfa moeity. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

No, Coflam Mr is not a muscle relaxant. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug which is used to relieve pain and inflammation associated with aches, sprains, and strains. 

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Coflam Mr is safe to be used in children. It is the only drug which is approved to be used in children over 3 months of age. It has a good tolerability profile in children because of which it is used for the management of inflammation, mild pains, and fever in them. The pediatrician will direct you the correct dose and way to give it to your child.