Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS, Internal Medicine

Yes, Ahlflam is given for short-term treatment of inflammation and pain, once you find relief from pain and inflammation then you can discontinue it if taken by yourself. But if your doctor has prescribed Ahlflam and if you are thinking about discontinuing this medicine then do discuss with your doctor.

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS, General Physician

Yes, Ahlflam causes drowsiness or sleepiness. It is a common side effect of this drug. Activities such as driving and operating heavy machinery should be avoided after taking this Ahlflam to prevent accidents and injuries as Ahlflam causes drowsiness.

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS, General Physician

Ahlflam is an anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and analgesic. It works by blocking the synthesis of prostaglandin (a chemical messenger which is responsible for pain and inflammation) by competitive inhibition of the enzyme (COX Enzyme) which is responsible for the synthesis of prostaglandin. Hence in this way, it prevents inflammation and pain. Ahlflam exert an antipyretic effect by acting on the brain (hypothalamus that controls the body temperature in our body) which relief from the fever.

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS, General Physician

Yes, Ahlflam is associated with a risk of bleeding. Since Ahlflam inhibits platelet function, it should not be used in people with confirmed or suspected cardiovascular bleeding and in patients with high risk of bleeding. 

Dr. Abhijit MBBS, General Physician

Yes, Ahlflam is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed at a regular dose such as drowsiness, diarrhea, sweating, and sore in the mouth.