Citiflex (550mg) 30 Tablets

Description

• Description

  This medicine is used to treat pain and inflammation. It contains Naproxen, an NSAID, that works by binding the prostaglandin synthetase receptors COX-1 and COX-2, inhibiting the action of prostaglandin synthetase, thereby relieving pain and inflammation.

• Ingredients

  Naproxen Sodium

• Drug Class

  NSAIDs

• Dosage Form

  Tablet

• Uses

  This medicine is used to treat pain and inflammation associated with:

  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Ankylosing spondylitis
  • Musculoskeletal disorders
  • Acute gout (a complex form of arthritis)
  • Dysmenorrhea (painful menstrual cramps)
  • Migraine
  • Post-operative pain

• Dosage

  Follow these dosage instructions:

  • Take as per doctor’s Prescription.
  • Take one tablet per day as your doctor suggests.
  • Your doctor will determine the treatment length based on your symptom severity.

• In case of Overdose

  If you think you have used too much of this medicine, talk to your doctor. Seek medical emergency help immediately. Watch out for overdose symptoms like:

• Missed Dose

  If you miss a dose, make sure to take it as soon as possible the same day. If you don’t remember missing the dose, don’t double it. Consult your doctor on how to adjust the missing doses.

• How To Use

  Take one tablet per day, with or without food as your doctor has recommended. Take the medication regularly and at the same time each day to get the most benefit from it.

• When Not to Use

  You should not use this medicine if:

  • You are a pregnant or lactating female.
  • You have aspirin/anti-inflammatory induced allergy, active gastric or duodenal ulcer, severe heart failure, hemorrhage, bleeding diathesis, hepatic (liver) and renal (kidney) impairment.

• Side Effects

  Common side effects include:

  • Gastrointestinal upset, bleeding and ulceration, abdominal pain.
  • Skin and hypersensitivity allergic reactions
  • Headache, dizziness, tinnitus
  • Vertigo
  • Edema
  • Hypertension
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Impaired hearing, visual disturbances, and thirst

• Precautions & Warnings

  It would be best if you practiced these cautions before taking the medicine:

  • Talk to your doctor if you have any allergic reaction or known hypersensitivity to any of the medicine components.
  • Use with caution if you have heart problems or hypertension.

• Drug Interactions

  This medication may interact with these drugs:

  • ACE-inhibitors
  • Antacids and Sucralfate
  • Aspirin
  • Cholestyramine
  • Diuretics
  • Lithium
  • Methotrexate
  • Warfarin
  • Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)

• Storage/Disposal

  Store the medicine at room temperature and keep out of direct sunlight, excessive heat, and moisture. Keep the medicine out of the reach of children and animals. Do not use the medication past its expiration date.