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Liofen Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Sprain, Muscle Pain, Muscle Spasms. Secondary and off-label uses of Liofen Injection have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Liofen Injection. 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.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Liofen Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Liofen Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Liofen Injection has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Liofen Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease must refrain from the use of Liofen Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Liofen Injection contraindications section.
Besides this, Liofen Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Liofen Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Liofen Injection 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.
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Is the use of Liofen Injection safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Liofen during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Liofen Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Liofen. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Liofen Injection on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Liofen. 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 Liofen Injection on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Liofen. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Liofen only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Liofen Injection on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Liofen. 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.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Liofen Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Liofen Injection habit forming or addictive?
Liofen Injection is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Liofen Injection can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Liofen Injection only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Liofen Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Liofen Injection
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Liofen Injection together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Liofen Injection
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Liofen Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Rarely, Liofen causes anxiety. The exact cause behind anxiety is not known. If you are experiencing anxiety or restlessness after taking this drug, then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor immediately.
No, Liofen does not cause weight gain. In fact, it reduces the weight in the obese patient. If you are experiencing unusual weight gain or swelling (a sign of fluid retention in the body) after taking this drug might be due to other reasons you are advised to discuss it with your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Take Liofen three times daily or as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. Precautions must be taken in patients with heart diseases and improper kidney disease, epilepsy, ulcers, a stroke, a rheumatic disease, Parkinson's disease, or a psychiatric condition.
No, Liofen should not be discontinued without doctors advice even when you start feeling well because discontinuing it on your own might affect the therapeutic benefits of this drug. Hence you are advised to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Liofen may cause diarrhoea but this occurs in a few cases only. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug, discuss your doctor immediately without any further delay.
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