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Brufamol Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Other than this, Brufamol Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Brufamol Tablet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Brufamol Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Constipation. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Brufamol Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Brufamol Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Brufamol Tablet is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Brufamol Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Brufamol Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Allergy, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Brufamol Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Brufamol Tablet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Brufamol Tablet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Brufamol Tablet 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
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Brufamol Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Brufamol can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Brufamol right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Brufamol Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Brufamol. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Brufamol Tablet on the Kidneys?
Brufamol may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Brufamol Tablet on the Liver?
Brufamol may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Brufamol Tablet on the Heart?
Brufamol has very mild side effects on the heart.
Brufamol Tablet 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 Brufamol Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Brufamol Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Brufamol Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Brufamol Tablet since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Brufamol Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Brufamol Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Brufamol Tablet
Taking Brufamol Tablet with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Brufamol Tablet
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Brufamol Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Brufamol is available in the form of a tablet, chewable tablet, suspension and drops, and syrup. Prescription Brufamol is taken every 4 to 6 hours for arthritis and pain. Adults and children older than 12 years may take non-prescription Brufamol every 4 to 6 hours. Children and infants may be given Brufamol every 6 to 8 hours. It is important to take Brufamol with food or milk so as to prevent stomach upset. If you are taking Brufamol every day, remember to take it at the same time. Brufamol is also available in combination with other drugs for treating cold and cough. If you have prescribed a combination containing Brufamol, do not take any non-prescription drug containing Brufamol as it might cause overdosage. Shake the drops and suspensions well before use.
During pain caused due to an injury, the brain releases a chemical known as prostaglandins. This chemical is also often responsible for causing fever, swelling or inflammation. Ibuprofen blocks the synthesis of this chemical and exerts its action.
Dizziness is a feeling of light-headedness and unbalance. Yes, Brufamol has been associated with dizziness and overdose may cause fainting as well. Therefore, if you experience dizziness do not force yourself to perform any activity instead lie down take rest and inform your doctor if it persists for more than half an hour.
Brufamol 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. Brufamol 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).
No, Brufamol 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.
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