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Xenadom 500 Tablet is used to treat the following -
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
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Xenadom 500 Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Xenadom 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Xenadom may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Xenadom, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Xenadom 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Xenadom. If you see any side effects, stop taking Xenadom immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Xenadom again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Xenadom 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Xenadom. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Xenadom 500 Tablet on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Xenadom. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Xenadom only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Xenadom 500 Tablet on the Heart?
Using Xenadom does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Xenadom 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Xenadom 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Xenadom 500 Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Xenadom 500 Tablet
Taking Xenadom 500 Tablet with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Xenadom 500 Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Xenadom 500 Tablet with alcohol will be.
Xenadom contains naproxen (which is a pain-killer) that works by reversibly inhibiting enzymes (cyclooxygenase-1 and -2 also known as COX-1 and -2) which produces prostaglandin. Prostaglandin is presumed to be responsible for causing pain and inflammation in the body. Inhibition of these enzymes results in decreased synthesis of prostaglandins which provides relief to the patient from pain and inflammation caused by arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.
Take Xenadom as advised by your doctor. However, long-term use is not recommended because this medicine contains naproxen which belongs to the class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Use of Xenadom for a long time can be associated with gastrointestinal ulcers and bleeding. Hence take this medicine as prescribed do not exceed unnecessarily.
Yes, Xenadom can be taken for fever because it contains naproxen that belongs to the class of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) which possess antipyretic (rever reducing) activity. Xenadom is a prescription drug, you are advised to discuss with your doctor before taking it by yourself.
Yes, Xenadom is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as abdominal pain, drowsiness, and flatulence. If you experience above-mentioned side effects after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Xenadom can be taken 1-2 times in a day or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with food or milk to avoid nausea and other stomach related problem. Precautions must be taken in patients with heart diseases, peptic ulcer, and improper liver or kidney function. You should strictly take this drug if prescribed only.
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