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Stifen Mr is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. The alternative uses of Stifen Mr have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Stifen Mr depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Stifen Mr also has some side effects, the most common being Diarrhoea. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Stifen Mr can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Stifen Mr are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Stifen Mr's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Stifen Mr's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Stifen Mr can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Stifen Mr in conditions like Kidney Disease, Asthma, Blood Clotting Disorders. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Stifen Mr contraindications section.
Additionally, Stifen Mr may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Stifen Mr is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Stifen Mr 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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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Stifen Mr is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Stifen Mr safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Stifen Mr for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Stifen Mr safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Stifen Mr in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Stifen Mr on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Stifen Mr. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Stifen Mr on the Liver?
Stifen Mr can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Stifen Mr on the Heart?
Stifen Mr is rarely harmful for the heart.
Stifen Mr should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Stifen Mr unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Stifen Mr habit forming or addictive?
Stifen Mr is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Stifen Mr
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Stifen Mr with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Stifen Mr
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Stifen Mr as it can have severe side effects.
Stifen Mr is a pain relieving medicine. One should take as long as he/she has been recommended to take. However, sometimes even after symptomatic relief your doctor may ask you to continue with medication to reduce inflammations in the body.
Rarely Stifen Mr causes drowsiness. However, if you experience drowsiness after taking this medicine do not indulge in activities which include driving, operating heavy machinery. You are advised to take rest and if need be ask your doctor for some other drug options.
No, you can not take Stifen Mr with the antihypertensive drugs because it reduces the effects of the antihypertensive medicine. However, if you experience any sign and symptoms of an adverse reaction after consuming medicine, please inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Stifen Mr preferably taken with a light meal. It can be taken once or twice a day or more as your doctor has prescribed it.
Stifen Mr works by blocking the action of prostaglandins which is responsible for inflammations (swellings) in our body. This helps to relieve temporary painful inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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