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Defenac MR is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Defenac MR have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Defenac MR is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Defenac MR can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Defenac MR go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Defenac MR has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Defenac MR related warnings talks about Defenac MR's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Defenac MR is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Stomach Infection, Skin Rash, Stroke as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Defenac MR have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Defenac MR with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Defenac MR is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Defenac MR 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Defenac MR is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Defenac MR safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Defenac MR for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Defenac MR safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Defenac MR on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Defenac MR will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Defenac MR on the Kidneys?
Defenac MR may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Defenac MR on the Liver?
Defenac MR may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Defenac MR on the Heart?
Side effects of Defenac MR rarely affect the heart.
Defenac MR 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 Defenac MR unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Defenac MR habit forming or addictive?
Defenac MR does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Defenac MR
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Defenac MR together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Defenac MR
Taking Defenac MR with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Defenac MR is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for people to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.
Yes, Defenac MR 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.
Defenac MR works by blocking the action of prostaglandins which is responsible for inflammations (swellings) in our body. This helps to relieve temporary painful inflammatory conditions like sports injuries, dental surgery, bursitis, low backache, dysmenorrhoea, post-operative pain, and osteoarthritis.
Yes, Defenac MR can be given in a toothache generally tooth pain occur due to infection so preferably it should be taken with a combination of antibiotics. Please consult the dentist before taking this medication.
No, Defenac MR should not be taken in Dengue because it can increase the risk of internal bleeding. Patients should consult a medical professional, take ample rest and drink plenty of fluids. However, paracetamol can be taken to bring down fever and reduce joint aches.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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