ZEXFER PLUS

Description

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Zexfer-PLUS Tablet is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used to reduce pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis. It may also be used to relieve muscle pain, back pain, toothache, or pain in the ear and throat.

Zexfer-PLUS Tablet should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by your doctor.

Some of the common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, heartburn, and diarrhea. If any of these side effects bother you or do not go away with time, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help you with ways to reduce or prevent the side effects.

The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, liver, or have stomach ulcers. To make sure it is safe for you, let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should first consult their doctors before using this medicine.

USES OF  ZEXFER-PLUS TABLET

• Pain relief

BENEFITS OF ZEXFER-PLUS TABLET

In Pain relief

Zexfer-PLUS Tablet is a combination of medicines that is used for short-term relief of pain, inflammation and swelling. It inhibits release of those chemical messengers in the brain that tell us that we have pain. It effectively relieves back pain, earache, throat pain, toothache and pain due to arthritis too.
Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

SIDE EFFECTS OF  ZEXFER-PLUSTABLET

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Zexfer Plus

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain/epigastric pain
• Heartburn
• Diarrhea
• Loss of appetite

HOW TO USE  ZEXFER-PLUSTABLET

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it.  Zexfer-PLUS Tablet is to be taken with food.

HOW  ZEXFER-PLUSTABLET WORKS

Zexfer-PLUS Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Diclofenac and Paracetamol. These medicines work by blocking the action of chemical messengers responsible for pain, fever and inflammation (redness and swelling).

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol  

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with  Zexfer-PLUS Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Zexfer-PLUS Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Zexfer-PLUS Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Zexfer-PLUS Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Zexfer-PLUS Tablet may cause headaches, blurred vision, dizziness or drowsiness in some patients. This may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Zexfer-PLUS Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of  Zexfer-PLUS Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Zexfer -PLUS Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of  Zexfer-PLUS Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, the use of  Zexfer-PLUS Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE  ZEXFER-PLUSTABLET?

If you miss a dose of  Zexfer-PLUS Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.