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Cofenac Plus is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Cofenac Plus have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Cofenac Plus 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Cofenac Plus are Abdominal Pain, Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Cofenac Plus can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Cofenac Plus are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Cofenac Plus has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Cofenac Plus's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Cofenac Plus related warnings section.
Cofenac Plus can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Cofenac Plus in conditions like Asthma, Kidney Disease, Heart Attack.
Besides this, Cofenac Plus may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Cofenac Plus is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Cofenac Plus 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 Cofenac Plus safe for pregnant women?
Cofenac Plus rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild
Is the use of Cofenac Plus safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Cofenac Plus for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Cofenac Plus on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Cofenac Plus. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Cofenac Plus on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Cofenac Plus. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Cofenac Plus on the Heart?
Cofenac Plus may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Cofenac Plus 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 Cofenac Plus unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cofenac Plus habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Cofenac Plus is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Cofenac Plus as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Cofenac Plus should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Cofenac Plus for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cofenac Plus
You can take Cofenac Plus with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cofenac Plus
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Cofenac Plus with alcohol.
No, Cofenac Plus does not cause sleepiness because prescribed Cofenac Plus has no effect on the central nervous system but an overdose of medication may lead to sleepiness, loss of consciousness, seizures, and mild depression.
No, ideally Cofenac Plus can't be taken in stomach pain Because it has adverse reaction regarding gastrointestinal disturbances such as abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia, flatulence, gross bleeding/perforation, heartburn, nausea, GI ulcers (gastric/duodenal) and vomiting.
Yes, Cofenac Plus can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Yes, Cofenac Plus can cause the blood to become less viscous (thin).
Yes, you can take Cofenac Plus for a headache. This drug blocks the pain sensitizing mechanism induced by bradykinin (an inflammatory mediator).
This medicine data has been created by -
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