Profenac Information
Profenac is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet, Drops. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Muscle Pain, Toothache, Rheumatic Pain. Profenac also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Profenac is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Profenac as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Profenac go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Profenac has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Profenac's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Profenac related warnings section.
Profenac can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Profenac in conditions like Stomach Infection, Skin Rash, Stroke. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Profenac contraindications section.
Additionally, Profenac may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Profenac is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Profenac Benefits & Uses
Profenac is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
- Muscle Pain (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)
- Toothache (Read More - Home remedies for toothache)
- Rheumatic Pain
Other Benefits
- Headache
- Joint Pain (Read More - How to Relieve Joint Pain Naturally: Best Home Remedies)
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Gout (Read More - Home remedies for gout pain)
- Migraine (Read More - Home remedies for migraines)
- Leg Pain (Read More - Home remedies for leg pain and weakness)
- Body Pain (Read More - Home Remedies for Body Pain)
- Sciatica (Read More - Home Remedies for Sciatica: Alleviate Pain Naturally)
- Foot Pain (Read More - How to Ease Foot Pain at Home with Natural Techniques)
Profenac 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.
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Profenac Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Profenac is used -
Severe
- Nephrotoxic
- Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
- Diarrhoea
- Pancreatic inflammation
- Liver Damage
Moderate
- Fluid Retention
- पेट दर्द
- Arrhythimia
Mild
- Skin Rash (Read More - DIY Skin Rash Relief: Simple Home Remedies That Work)
- Nausea or vomiting
Profenac Related Warnings
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Is the use of Profenac safe for pregnant women?
Profenac shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Severe -
Is the use of Profenac safe during breastfeeding?
Profenac may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
Mild -
What is the effect of Profenac on the Kidneys?
Profenac may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.
Severe -
What is the effect of Profenac on the Liver?
Profenac may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
Severe -
What is the effect of Profenac on the Heart?
Profenac may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Moderate
Severe Interaction of Profenac with Other Drugs
Profenac should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Profenac Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Profenac unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Edema
- Stomach Infection
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Kidney Disease
- Skin Rash
- Heart Attack
- Stroke
- Asthma
- Anemia
- Heart Failure
- Liver Disease
- Peptic Ulcer
Frequently asked Questions about Profenac
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Is this Profenac habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Profenac.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Profenac since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Safe -
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Profenac only on doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Profenac cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
No
Profenac Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Profenac
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Profenac together with food.
Unknown -
Interaction between Alcohol and Profenac
Taking Profenac with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Severe
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This medicine data has been created by -
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