Medicine Overview of Dexifen 400mg Tablet
Dexifen 400 is a pain relieving medicine. It is used for symptomatic treatment of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis, pain during menstruation, and other muscular-skeletal or dental pain.
Dexifen 400 can be taken with food, preferably with a glass of water. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should keep taking the medicine even if you feel better until the doctor says it is alright to stop using it.
The most common side effects of this medicine include mild indigestion, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, rash, headache, and dizziness. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
Before using it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using the medicine.
- Pain relief
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Indigestion
- Heartburn
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You have been prescribed Dexifen 400 to relieve pain and inflammation.
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Take it with food or milk to prevent upset stomach.
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Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems.
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Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within two hours of taking Dexifen 400.
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Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Dexifen 400 as it can increase your risk of stomach problems.
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Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.
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Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.
Oral
Pain and inflammation associated with musculoskeletal and joint disorders ; Dysmenorrhoea
Adult: 600-900 mg daily in 2-3 divided doses. May increase to 1200 mg daily for patients with acute conditions or exacerbations.
Max Dosage: 400 mg/dose and 1200 mg/day.
Hepatic impairment: Dose reduction is recommended.
Hypersensitivity to aspirin or NSAIDs; active or suspected GI ulcer or history of recurrent GI ulcer; GI bleeding or other active bleedings or bleeding disorders; active Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis; haemorrhagic diasthesis and other coagulation disorders, or patients receiving anticoagulant therapy; severe heart failure, renal or hepatic impairment; child <18 yrs; pregnancy (third trimester).
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