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DUOFLAM TABLET

DUOFLAM TABLET is used to relieve symptoms of muscle pain, arthritis pain, dysmenorrhea (painful periods or menstrual cramps), and dental pain and reduces fever. It contains Ibuprofen and Paracetamol, which work by blocking the effect of a chemical known as prostaglandin, responsible for inducing pain and inflammation in our body. It may cause side effects such as tightness of the chest, breathing difficulties, fever, skin rashes, increased heart rate and or in case of any signs of hypersensitivity. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding.

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Written By Lakshmithulasi Yarragunta ,
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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Side effects of Duoflam Tablet
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
Here are the steps to cope with constipation as a side effect of medication:
  • Inform your doctor about your constipation symptoms. They may adjust your medication or advise alternative treatments.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking sufficient of water (at least 8-10 glasses a day) to help soften stool and promote bowel movements.
  • Increase fibre intake by eating foods high in fibre, such as fruits, whole grains, vegetables and legumes, to help bulk up the stool.
  • Establish a bowel routine by trying to go to the bathroom at the same time each day to train your bowels.
  • Engaging in regular exercise, like walking or yoga, can support in bowel movement stimulation.
  • Consult your doctor if constipation persists, and discuss alternative treatments or adjustments to your medication.
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
Here are the step-by-step strategies to manage the side effects of "indigestion" caused by medication usage:
  • Take medications with food (if recommended): It can help prevent stomach distress and indigestion.
  • Eat smaller, more frequent meals: Divide daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to ease digestion.
  • Avoid trigger foods: Identify and avoid foods that trigger indigestion, such as spicy, fatty, or acidic foods.
  • Stay upright after eating: Sit or stand upright for at least 1-2 hours after eating to prevent stomach acid from flowing into the oesophagus.
  • Avoid carbonated drinks: Avoid drinking carbonated beverages, such as soda or beer, which can worsen indigestion.
  • Manage stress: To alleviate indigestion, engage in stress-reducing activities like deep breathing exercises or meditation.
  • Consult a doctor if needed: If indigestion worsens or persists, consult a healthcare professional to adjust the medication regimen or explore alternative treatments.
Here are the steps to manage Gastrointestinal Air and Swelling (GAS) caused by medication:
  • Tell your doctor about your GAS symptoms. They may change your medication regimen or prescribe additional drugs to help you manage them.
  • To manage GAS symptoms, eat a balanced diet of fibre, vegetables, and fruits.
  • Drink enough water throughout the day to avoid constipation and treat GAS symptoms.
  • Regular exercise like yoga and walking may help stimulate digestion and alleviate GAS symptoms.
  • Take probiotics only if your doctor advises, as they may help alleviate GAS symptoms by promoting gut health.
  • Take medication for GAS symptoms only if your doctor advises, as certain medications can interact with your existing prescriptions or worsen symptoms.
  • If symptoms persist, worsen, or are accompanied by severe abdominal pain, vomiting, or bleeding, seek immediate medical attention.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.

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Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug Interactions: DUOFLAM TABLET is shown to interact with various drugs. Some of them include lithium, blood thinner or anticoagulant (warfarin, ticlopidine), anti-arthritis pills (methotrexate), blood pressure or heart medicine, nausea/vomiting medicine (metoclopramide, domperidone), diuretic/water pills (thiazides, furosemide), steroid medicine (prednisone), quinolones antibiotics (ciprofloxacin), respiratory medicines (theophylline, ephedrine), cholesterol-reducing medicine (colestyramine) and antidepressants (duloxetine). These drugs may affect the working of DUOFLAM TABLET and may alter its efficacy.

Drug-Food Interactions: DUOFLAM TABLET interacts with alcoholic beverages and increases your risk of stomach bleeding.

Drug-Disease Interactions: DUOFLAM TABLET should not be recommended for people having the liver disease (like Gilbert’s syndrome in which the liver does not process bile), asthma, allergic skin diseases (Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis), blood clot disorder, high blood pressure (hypertension), or history of heart failure. Besides this, DUOFLAM TABLET should not be given to the children suffering from influenza (flu) or chickenpox. It should also be avoided in case of the presence of gastric/duodenal ulcers and low glutathione levels.

Paracetamol + DiclofenacMeloxicam
Critical
Paracetamol + DiclofenacFlurbiprofen
Severe

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Paracetamol + DiclofenacMeloxicam
Critical
How does the drug interact with Duoflam Tablet:
Co-administration of Meloxicam with Duoflam Tablet can increase the risk or severity of stomach inflammation.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Meloxicam with Duoflam Tablet is avoided it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken only if your doctor has advised it. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting blood, severe headache, and weakness. Do not stop any medication without a doctor's advise.
Paracetamol + DiclofenacFlurbiprofen
Severe
How does the drug interact with Duoflam Tablet:
Coadministration of Flurbiprofen with Duoflam Tablet may increase the risk of stomach bleeding and ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
There is a possibility of interaction between Flurbiprofen with Duoflam Tablet, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed them. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience any tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting blood, burning in the stomach, severe headache, and weakness. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Paracetamol + DiclofenacIbuprofen
Severe
How does the drug interact with Duoflam Tablet:
Taking Ibuprofen with Duoflam Tablet can increase the risk of stomach inflammation, or bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Ibuprofen with Duoflam Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. If you experience any symptoms like unusual bleeding or bruising, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting blood, severe headache, and weakness, consult your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Paracetamol + DiclofenacTenofovir disoproxil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Duoflam Tablet:
Co-administration of Tenofovir disoproxil with Duoflam Tablet may increase the risk of developing kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possible interaction between Tenofovir disoproxil with Duoflam Tablet, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed them. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, or weakness. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Paracetamol + DiclofenacPanobinostat
Severe
How does the drug interact with Duoflam Tablet:
Taking Panobinostat with Duoflam Tablet can increase the risk of bleeding complications.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possible interaction between Panobinostat with Duoflam Tablet, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed them. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience any unusual bleeding, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting blood, or severe headaches. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
Paracetamol + DiclofenacValdecoxib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Duoflam Tablet:
Taking Valdecoxib with Duoflam Tablet may increase the risk of stomach inflammation.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possible interaction between Valdecoxib with Duoflam Tablet, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience any unusual bleeding or bruising, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting blood, severe headache, or weakness. Do not stop any medications without consulting a doctor.
Paracetamol + DiclofenacMipomersen
Severe
How does the drug interact with Duoflam Tablet:
Co-administration of Mipomersen with Duoflam Tablet may increase the risk or severity of liver injury.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction with Mipomersen with Duoflam Tablet, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Paracetamol + DiclofenacOxaprozin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Duoflam Tablet:
Taking Oxaprozin with Duoflam Tablet can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Oxaprozin with Duoflam Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like unusual bleeding or bruising, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting blood, and weakness, consult your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Paracetamol + DiclofenacFondaparinux
Severe
How does the drug interact with Duoflam Tablet:
Coadministration of Fondaparinux with Duoflam Tablet may increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possible interaction of Fondaparinux with Duoflam Tablet, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed them. However, if you experience unusual bleeding, severe back pain, dizziness, black or red stools, severe headache, weakness, and vomiting contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Paracetamol + DiclofenacTolmetin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Duoflam Tablet:
Taking Tolmetin with Duoflam Tablet may increase the risk of stomach inflammation.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possible interaction between Tolmetin with Duoflam Tablet, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience any unusual bleeding or bruising, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting blood , severe headache, or weakness. Do not stop any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Food Interactions

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