Zupar Tablet

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Zupar 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.

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Zupar can cause weight gain. Weight gain is one of the adverse effects of taking it as it causes fluid retention or worsens the existing fluid retention. It is therefore important that if you notice these changes in your body and immediately speak to a doctor in case of an adverse reaction to Zupar. Do not use it for long-term until and unless recommended.

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Painkillers like Zupar should not be used if there is decreased kidney function as they may reduce the supply of blood to the kidneys. Also, long-term use can also impair the normal kidneys. Therefore, it is important that you talk to your doctor in case you have reduced kidney function. You should use Zupar exactly as prescribed by your doctor. 

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Zupar 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. Zupar 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).

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, it is safe to use the Zupar for as long as it is prescribed by a doctor. However, in some people it may cause some adverse reactions in which case, they should immediately speak to their doctor.