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Arofen S is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. The alternative uses of Arofen S have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Arofen S. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Arofen S include Nausea or vomiting, Heartburn, Stomach ache. While these are the most often observed Arofen S side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Arofen S are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Arofen S is Severe for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Arofen S related warnings talks about Arofen S's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Asthma, Heart Attack must refrain from the use of Arofen S since this can cause severe adverse effects.
Besides this, Arofen S may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Arofen S is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Arofen S 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Arofen S is used -
Severe
Common
Is the use of Arofen S safe for pregnant women?
Arofen S shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Arofen S safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Arofen S. If you see any side effects, stop taking Arofen S immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Arofen S again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Arofen S on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Arofen S. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Arofen S on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Arofen S. 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 Arofen S on the Heart?
Arofen S can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
Arofen S should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Arofen S unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Arofen S habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Arofen S.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Arofen S. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Arofen S only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Arofen S is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Arofen S
Taking Arofen S with food can show serious side effects. Consult the doctor to avoid this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Arofen S
Consuming Arofen S with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Arofen S 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.
No, ideally Arofen S 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, you can take Arofen S for a headache. This drug blocks the pain sensitizing mechanism induced by bradykinin (an inflammatory mediator).
No, Arofen S can't be taken at the same time until unless prescribed by your doctor because it can significantly reduce the bioavailability of amoxicillin due to which the effectiveness of amoxicillin will decrease.
Arofen S 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
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