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compositionComposition:DICLOFENAC-50MG
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Clofen 50 mg Tablet 100's
Clofen 50 mg Tablet 100's

Clofen 50 mg Tablet 100's is used to relieve pain and inflammation associated with migraine, muscle pain, dental pain, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, gout, strain, and sprain. It contains Diclofenac, which works by blocking the effect of an enzyme called cyclo-oxygenase (COX) that produces prostaglandins responsible for pain and inflammation. Thereby, it provides relief from pain and inflammation. It may cause certain side effects such as stomach pain, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, indigestion, loss of appetite, headache, and dizziness. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

DICLOFENAC-50MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Renumed Pharmaceutical Labs

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-28

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Clofen 50 mg Tablet 100's

Clofen 50 mg Tablet 100's is used to relieve pain and inflammation associated with migraine, muscle pain, dental pain, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, gout, strain, and sprain. Pain is an unpleasant sensation and emotional experience associated with tissue damage.

Clofen 50 mg Tablet 100's contains Diclofenac, which works by blocking the effect of enzymes called cyclo-oxygenase (COX) that are responsible for the sense of pain and inflammation.

This medicine may cause certain side effects, such as stomach pain, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, indigestion, loss of appetite, headache, and dizziness. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention. However, if the side effects are persistent, contact your doctor.

Clofen 50 mg Tablet 100's should be avoided if allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have stomach ulcers, gastric bleeding, severe heart failure, high blood pressure and liver or kidney disease before taking Clofen 50 mg Tablet 100's. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding. Clofen 50 mg Tablet 100's is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age, as safety has not been established.

Uses of Clofen 50 mg Tablet 100's

Clofen 50 mg Tablet 100's is used to treat Pain and inflammation. The detailed uses of Clofen 50 mg Tablet 100's are as follows:

  • Pain and inflammation Relief: Clofen 50 mg Tablet 100's provides relief from moderate to severe pain and inflammation, helping with headaches, toothaches, post-operative pain, and other conditions.
  • Arthritis Management: Clofen 50 mg Tablet 100's helps to manage arthritis by reducing inflammation and pain, improving joint function and mobility in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
  • Muscle Pain Treatment: Clofen 50 mg Tablet 100's can relieve muscle pain caused by strains, injuries, or overexertion.
  • Menstrual Pain Relief: Clofen 50 mg Tablet 100's helps in alleviating menstrual cramps and discomfort associated with dysmenorrhea
  • Post-Trauma Pain Management: Clofen 50 mg Tablet 100's also helps manage post-traumatic pain and inflammation, supporting recovery and rehabilitation after injuries.

Key Benefits

  • Clofen 50 mg Tablet 100's belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
  • It relieves mild to moderate pain, swelling, and joint stiffness caused by arthritis. It is also helpful in acute migraine, muscle pain, dental pain, gout, sprain, and strain. 
  • Clofen 50 mg Tablet 100's works by blocking the effect of an enzyme called cyclo-oxygenase (COX) that produces prostaglandins responsible for the sense of pain and inflammation.
Side effects of Clofen 50 mg Tablet
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.
  • High levels of liver enzymes need immediate medical attention.
  • Watch your diet and consume low-fat foods, like green leafy vegetables, fish, whole grains, nuts, etc.
  • Regularly do strengthening exercises to control your cholesterol levels.
  • Avoid drinking alcohol as it can affect your liver.
  • Focus on losing weight as it can help control cholesterol and maintain liver enzymes.
  • Practice yoga and meditation to improve liver functioning and overall health.
  • Limit processed foods and eat more vegetables and fruits.
  • Exercise at least 30 minutes every day.
  • Maintain a healthy weight.
  • Quit smoking as it can worsen kidney damage.
  • Control your blood pressure and blood glucose.
  • Limit salt intake and alcohol consumption.
  • Increased creatinine levels must be corrected immediately with the help of a doctor.
  • Reduce strenuous activities that can lead to muscle breakdown and production of creatinine.
  • Sleep for 7-8 hours per night to assist your body in repairing and rebuilding tissue.
  • Manage your blood pressure by implementing changes in lifestyle like losing weight, reducing stress and exercising regularly.
  • Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol.
Here are the few steps for dealing with itching caused by drug use:
  • Report the itching to your doctor immediately; they may need to change your medication or dosage.
  • Use a cool, damp cloth on the itchy area to help soothe and calm the skin, reducing itching and inflammation.
  • Keep your skin hydrated and healthy with gentle, fragrance-free moisturizers.
  • Try not to scratch, as this can worsen the itching and irritate your skin.
  • If your doctor prescribes, you can take oral medications or apply topical creams or ointments to help relieve itching.
  • Track your itching symptoms and follow your doctor's guidance to adjust your treatment plan if needed. If the itching persists, consult your doctor for further advice.
  • Include iron-rich foods like dark leafy vegetables, lean red meat, legumes and fish in your diet.
  • Consume vitamin C-rich foods as they aid iron absorption.
  • Limit tea, cocoa, and coffee as these can slow iron absorption.
  • Exercise regularly; however, do not overdo it.
  • Boost Vitamin K with leafy greens (spinach, kale), broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage.
  • Include iron-rich foods like lean red meat, legumes, fortified cereals, and dark leafy greens.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
  • Add Vitamin C-rich foods (citrus fruits, bell peppers) to enhance iron absorption.
  • Limit excessive alcohol and blood-thinning foods like garlic and certain herbs.
  • Engage in gentle exercise like walking, swimming, or yoga.
  • Monitor injuries and apply pressure to wounds promptly.
  • Schedule regular medical checkups for routine blood tests.

Directions for Use

  • Clofen 50 mg Tablet 100's can be taken with or after food or as advised by your doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Swallow Clofen 50 mg Tablet 100's as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

How Clofen 50 mg Tablet 100's Works

Clofen 50 mg Tablet 100's works by blocking the effect of an enzyme called cyclo-oxygenase (COX) that produces prostaglandins responsible for the sense of pain and inflammation. Thus, it provides relief from pain and inflammation.
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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Clofen 50 mg Tablet 100's to avoid unpleasant side effects.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Clofen 50 mg Tablet 100's is not recommended during pregnancy. Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will prescribe an alternative medicine after overweighing the benefits over the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

There is not enough evidence to establish the safety of Clofen 50 mg Tablet 100's in nursing mothers. So, it is advisable to take Clofen 50 mg Tablet 100's only if prescribed by your doctor.

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Driving

Unsafe

Clofen 50 mg Tablet 100's may cause dizziness. So avoid driving or drive only if you are alert.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

If u have or had a history of any liver-related diseases, please consult the doctor before taking Clofen 50 mg Tablet 100's.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

If you have or had a history of kidney-related diseases, please consult a doctor before taking Clofen 50 mg Tablet 100's.

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Children

Unsafe

Clofen 50 mg Tablet 100's not recommended for children under 12 years of age.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Clofen 50 mg Tablet 100's should be used with caution in heart patients, as it can cause an increase in the risk of side effects.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Clofen 50 mg Tablet 100's should be used with caution in elderly patients. Please consult your doctor before use.

What if I have taken an overdose of Clofen 50 mg Tablet 100's

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Clofen 50 mg Tablet 100's as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, bloody/black/tarry stools, slow/shallow/irregular breathing, loss of consciousness and vomiting a substance that is bloody or looks like coffee grounds. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include turmeric and fish oils, as they help in reducing inflammation.
  • Please do not go for heavy exercise as it may increase joint pain and arthritis. Instead, you can do stretching and impact aerobic exercises like walking on a treadmill, bike riding and swimming. You can also strengthen your muscles by lifting light weights.
  • Include fish like salmon, trout, tuna and sardines. These fish are enriched with omega-3 fatty acids that ramp up inflammation.
  • Your sitting posture is important, especially when you have pain and inflammatory conditions. Try to sit as little as possible and only for a short time (10-15 min). Use a back support like a rolled-up towel at the back of the curve to minimise pain. Keep your knees and hips at a right angle. Besides this, you can use a footrest if required.
  • Adopting a healthy lifestyle coupled with a diet containing high protein is the mainstay in the management of arthritic conditions.

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Drug Warnings

  • Avoid taking Clofen 50 mg Tablet 100's if you are allergic to any of its components.
  • Avoid taking Clofen 50 mg Tablet 100's if you have recently had heart bypass surgery, as it may increase the risk of heart attack or stroke.
  • Be cautious, as Clofen 50 mg Tablet 100's may also increase the risk of stomach or intestinal bleeding.
  • Inform your doctor if you have stomach ulcers, gastric bleeding, severe heart failure, high blood pressure and liver or kidney disease.
  • If you have/had a severe allergy to painkillers and have conditions like asthma, rhinitis, angioedema (swelling under the skin) or skin rashes, do not take Clofen 50 mg Tablet 100's. 
  • Clofen 50 mg Tablet 100's not recommended for children under 12 years of age.
  • Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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DiclofenacMeloxicam
Critical
DiclofenacFurosemide
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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DiclofenacMeloxicam
Critical
How does the drug interact with Clofen 50 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Clofen 50 mg Tablet with Meloxicam can increase the risk or severity of gastrointestinal side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Meloxicam with Clofen 50 mg Tablet is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness. Do not stop any medication without doctor's advise.
DiclofenacFurosemide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Clofen 50 mg Tablet:
Concomitant administration of Clofen 50 mg Tablet and furosemide may decrease the therapeutic efficacy of furosemide and adversely affect renal function.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possible interaction between Clofen 50 mg Tablet and furosemide, but they can be taken together if your doctor has prescribed them. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms like nausea, dizziness, irregular heartbeats, altered blood pressure, tingling. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
DiclofenacIbrutinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Clofen 50 mg Tablet:
Taking Clofen 50 mg Tablet with Ibrutinib can increase the risk of bleeding tendencies.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possible interaction between Clofen 50 mg Tablet and Ibrutinib, but they can be taken together if a doctor has prescribed them. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any unusual bleeding, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, or severe headaches. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
DiclofenacPanobinostat
Severe
How does the drug interact with Clofen 50 mg Tablet:
Taking Clofen 50 mg Tablet with Panobinostat can increase the risk of bleeding complications.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possible interaction between Clofen 50 mg Tablet and Panobinostat, but they can be taken together if your doctor has prescribed them. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience any unusual bleeding or have other signs of bleeding like dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headaches. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
DiclofenacDasatinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Clofen 50 mg Tablet:
Taking Dasatinib together with Clofen 50 mg Tablet may increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possible interaction between Clofen 50 mg Tablet and Dasatinib but they can be taken together if a doctor has prescribed them. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience dizziness, red or black, tarry stools, or severe headaches. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
DiclofenacLomitapide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Clofen 50 mg Tablet:
Taking Clofen 50 mg Tablet with Lomitapide will have an additive effect and may cause liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possible interaction between Clofen 50 mg Tablet and Lomitapide, but they can be taken together if your doctor has prescribed them. However, consult your doctor immediately if you have fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark colored urine, light colored stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
DiclofenacAmiloride
Severe
How does the drug interact with Clofen 50 mg Tablet:
Taking amiloride with Clofen 50 mg Tablet can increase the risk of kidney problems, hyperkalemia(high potassium levels in blood), and high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
There could be a possible interaction between Clofen 50 mg Tablet and amiloride, but they can be taken together if your doctor has prescribed them. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
DiclofenacDeferasirox
Severe
How does the drug interact with Clofen 50 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Clofen 50 mg Tablet and deferasirox may increase your risk of developing stomach bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possible interaction between Clofen 50 mg Tablet and deferasirox but they can be taken together if your doctor has prescribed them. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as severe abdominal pain, bloating, sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), loss of appetite, and/or black, tarry stools, increased or decreased urination, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, weakness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
DiclofenacLeflunomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Clofen 50 mg Tablet:
Co administration of Clofen 50 mg Tablet with Leflunomide may result in liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Clofen 50 mg Tablet and Leflunomide can lead to an interaction; it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you have a fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark-colored urine, light-colored stools, or yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not stop using any medication without consulting your doctor.
DiclofenacTacrolimus
Severe
How does the drug interact with Clofen 50 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Clofen 50 mg Tablet with tacrolimus may cause kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Clofen 50 mg Tablet and Tacrolimus can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of hunger, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

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.

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FAQs

Clofen 50 mg Tablet 100's is used to relieve pain and inflammation associated with migraine, muscle pain, dental pain, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, gout, strain, and sprain.

Clofen 50 mg Tablet 100's works by blocking the effect of an enzyme called cyclo-oxygenase (COX) that produces prostaglandins responsible for the sense of pain and inflammation. Thus, it provides relief from pain and inflammation.

Clofen 50 mg Tablet 100's can be stopped if it is prescribed for short-term pain relief. If it has been prescribed for long-term usage, it is advised to continue as advised by your doctor.

Clofen 50 mg Tablet 100's may cause dizziness in some patients. Drive only if you are alert after taking Clofen 50 mg Tablet 100's and omit driving if you feel dizzy.

No, Clofen 50 mg Tablet 100's is not indicated for stomach pain. If you have symptoms of stomach pain, contact your doctor.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Dewan & Sons Udyog Nagar, Plot No 15 Kacheri Road, Alyali, Maharashtra 401404
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