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Paraflax, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Fever, Pain, Sprain. Paraflax also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Paraflax depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Paraflax as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Paraflax are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Paraflax is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Paraflax's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Paraflax can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Paraflax in conditions like Asthma, Bleeding, Stomach Infection. The section on Paraflax contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Paraflax with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Paraflax is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Paraflax 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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Is the use of Paraflax safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Paraflax on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Paraflax safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Paraflax on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Paraflax will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Paraflax on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Paraflax. 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 Paraflax on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Paraflax. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Paraflax on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Paraflax on the heart have been reported.
Paraflax 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 Paraflax unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Paraflax habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Paraflax.
Interaction between Food and Paraflax
There is no information on the effects of taking Paraflax with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Paraflax
Consuming Paraflax with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Dizziness is a feeling of light-headedness and unbalance. Yes, Paraflax has been associated with dizziness and overdose may cause fainting as well. Therefore, if you experience dizziness do not force yourself to perform any activity instead lie down take rest and inform your doctor if it persists for more than half an hour.
Paraflax is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which is used for the treatment of tenderness, swelling, stiffness, and pain associated with osteoarthritis in which there is a breakdown of the lining of the joints, and rheumatoid arthritis in which there is swelling of the lining of the joints. It is also used for alleviation of the menstrual pain, before and during the menstrual cycle. It is also used to relieve fever and pain associated with a headache, minor aches, sprains, common cold, toothache, and backache. It also shows the antiplatelet effect which means it prevents the formation of blood clots. Paraflax is used for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis (a chronic skin disease causing scaling and swelling), gouty arthritis (which develops from the built up of some chemical in the joints) and ankylosing spondylitis (arthritis that affects the spine).
Yes, Paraflax is safe to be used in children. It is the only drug which is approved to be used in children over 3 months of age. It has a good tolerability profile in children because of which it is used for the management of inflammation, mild pains, and fever in them. The pediatrician will direct you the correct dose and way to give it to your child.
No, Paraflax is not a muscle relaxant. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug which is used to relieve pain and inflammation associated with aches, sprains, and strains.
Paraflax should be taken as long as it has been prescribed by your doctor. Longterm use is associated with various adverse effects like stomach upset, kidney damage, heart problems, etc., therefore, stop the usage if you experience any adverse effect.
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