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Niclofen is a prescription medicine that is available as a Gel. It is typically used for the treatment of Muscle Pain, Toothache, Rheumatic Pain. Niclofen also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Niclofen. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Niclofen have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Niclofen go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Niclofen is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Niclofen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Niclofen is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Stomach Infection, Skin Rash, Stroke as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Niclofen contraindications section.
Additionally, Niclofen may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Niclofen, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Niclofen is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 Niclofen is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Niclofen safe for pregnant women?
Niclofen should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Niclofen safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Niclofen as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Niclofen on the Kidneys?
There may be some severe side effects of Niclofen on your kidney. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Niclofen on the Liver?
There may be severe side effects of Niclofen on your liver. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Niclofen on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Niclofen. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Niclofen 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 Niclofen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Niclofen habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Niclofen is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Niclofen does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Niclofen is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Niclofen is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Niclofen
There is no information on the effects of taking Niclofen with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Niclofen
Taking alcohol with Niclofen can be dangerous.
Niclofen 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.
No, Niclofen is not banned in India. It has been approved by CDSCO.
Niclofen should be always taken with a light meal. You are advised not to take it on empty stomach.
Yes, Niclofen can cause the blood to become less viscous (thin).
No, Niclofen does not cause weight gain. Please consult your doctor if you are experiencing weight gain after consuming this drug.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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