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Pyrifen Gel, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Fever, Pain. The alternative uses of Pyrifen Gel have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Pyrifen Gel depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Pyrifen Gel can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Pyrifen Gel 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Pyrifen Gel is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Pyrifen Gel has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Pyrifen Gel related warnings section.
Pyrifen Gel is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Pyrifen Gel have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Pyrifen Gel may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Pyrifen Gel is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Pyrifen Gel 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 Pyrifen Gel is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Pyrifen Gel safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Pyrifen Gel on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Pyrifen Gel safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Pyrifen Gel on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Pyrifen Gel will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Pyrifen Gel on the Kidneys?
Use of Pyrifen Gel may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.
What is the effect of Pyrifen Gel on the Liver?
Pyrifen Gel can cause side effects that could harm the liver. So medical advice before taking it is necessary.
What is the effect of Pyrifen Gel on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Pyrifen Gel. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Pyrifen Gel should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pyrifen Gel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pyrifen Gel habit forming or addictive?
Pyrifen Gel is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Pyrifen Gel since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Pyrifen Gel only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Pyrifen Gel is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Pyrifen Gel
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Pyrifen Gel, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pyrifen Gel
Taking Pyrifen Gel with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Pyrifen Gel is a brand name of nimesulide. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs). It has been used primarily for short-lasting painful inflammatory conditions like sports injuries, sinusitis, and other ear-nose-throat disorders, dental surgery, bursitis (Inflammation of the fluid-filled sac in the joints), lower backache, dysmenorrhoea (painful menstruation), post-operative pain, osteoarthritis and for fever.
No, Pyrifen Gel does not cause weight gain because of medication increase in cellular metabolism occur in skeletal muscles (voluntary muscle), due to uncoupling of oxidative phosphorylation (loss of coupling between respiration and ATP (adenosine triphosphate which stores energy) production.
Yes, you can take Pyrifen Gel with ibuprofen. Because of no drug interaction has been found between them. Please consult your doctor for better medication options.
Yes, Pyrifen Gel can cause renal failure If taken for a long time. It may lead to several renal dysfunctions such as tubular necrosis, glomerulitis, renal papillary necrosis, elevation in serum creatinine and renal failure. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine, if you have any kidney disease.
Pyrifen Gel is a painkiller, not an antibiotic drug. It is used to treat the short-lasting painful inflammatory conditions such as sports injuries, sinusitis, and other ear-nose-throat disorders, dental surgery, bursitis (Inflammation of the fluid-filled sac in the joints), lower backache, dysmenorrhoea (painful menstruation), post-operative pain, osteoarthritis, and fever.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 203-204
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 203-204
