Nefopam Benefits & Uses

Nefopam is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Pain

Other Benefits

Muscle Pain (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)
Toothache (Read More - Home remedies for toothache)
Joint Pain

Nefopam Dosage & How to Take

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
Adult	Disease: Pain Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 60 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Pain Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 60 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Pain Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 60 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Nefopam Related Warnings

Is the use of Nefopam safe for pregnant women?

Nefopam has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Nefopam without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Nefopam safe during breastfeeding?

Nefopam can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Nefopam on the Kidneys?

Nefopam has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Nefopam on the Liver?

Nefopam may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Nefopam on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Nefopam on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Nefopam with Other Drugs

Nefopam should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Selegiline

Rasagiline

Nefopam Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nefopam unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Nefopam

Is this Nefopam habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Nefopam has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Nefopam can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Nefopam should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Nefopam in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Nefopam Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Nefopam

Taking Nefopam with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Nefopam

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Nefopam with alcohol will be.

Unknown