Klofen: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Klofen Information

Klofen is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Muscle Pain, Toothache, Rheumatic Pain. Other than this, Klofen has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Klofen. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Some other side effects of Klofen have been listed ahead. These side effects of Klofen are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Klofen is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Klofen has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Klofen related warnings section.

Klofen is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Stomach Infection, Skin Rash, Stroke are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Klofen have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Klofen may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Klofen, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Klofen Benefits & Uses
Klofen Dosage & How to Take
Klofen Side Effects
Klofen Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Klofen with Other Drugs
Klofen Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Klofen
Klofen Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Klofen Benefits & Uses

Klofen 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
Pain

Other Benefits

Klofen 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.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Headache Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 150 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 2 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Klofen Related Warnings

Is the use of Klofen safe for pregnant women?

Klofen should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Klofen safe during breastfeeding?

Klofen may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Klofen on the Kidneys?

Consumption of Klofen can harm the kidneys. So it is important to take medical advice beforehand.

Severe
What is the effect of Klofen on the Liver?

There may be severe side effects of Klofen on your liver. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.

Severe
What is the effect of Klofen on the Heart?

Klofen 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 Klofen with Other Drugs

Klofen should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Ramipril

Adefovir

Klofen Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Klofen 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 Klofen

Is this Klofen habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Klofen has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Klofen does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Klofen only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Klofen cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Klofen Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Klofen

There is no information on the effects of taking Klofen with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Klofen

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Klofen as it can have severe side effects.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Klofen

Question about 5 years ago

Is Klofen safe?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Klofen is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects have been observed such as epigastric pain (stomach pain), nausea, headache, dizziness, rashes, gastric ulceration, and bleeding are less common.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Klofen banned in india?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

No, Klofen is not banned in India. It has been approved by CDSCO.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Klofen on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Discontinuation of Klofen on your own can cause unwanted side effects and withdrawal symptoms. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Klofen?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Klofen is a brand name of diclofenac. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs). It is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, bursitis, ankylosing spondylitis, toothache, dysmenorrhoea, renal colic, post-traumatic disorder and post-operative inflammatory conditions which affords quick relief from pain and wounds and edema (swelling).

Question about 5 years ago

How does Klofen work?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Klofen works by blocking the action of prostaglandins which is responsible for inflammations (swellings) in our body. This helps to relieve temporary painful inflammatory conditions like sports injuries, dental surgery, bursitis, low backache, dysmenorrhoea, post-operative pain, and osteoarthritis.