Combiflam Strip Of 20 Tablets
Medical Description
Combiflam tablet is a commonly used painkiller medication that helps treat various conditions, including headaches, toothaches, body aches, muscle pain, joint pain, and fever. The active ingredients in Combiflam are Ibuprofen and paracetamol. Combiflam works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain, fever, and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Take Combiflam as prescribed by a doctor, with or after food, for the recommended duration. It's important to adhere to the prescribed dose, not skip any doses, and avoid taking more than advised.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you consume a lot of alcohol, use blood thinners, have asthma, or have liver or kidney problems. This medicine's dose or suitability may be compromised.
Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should also consult their doctor before using it. Inform your doctor about all other medications you are taking because they may interact with this one. Some other tablets containing ibuprofen and paracetamol are Ibugesic Plus and Flexon tablet.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹44.57 |
You Save | ₹6.08 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Ibuprofen(400.0 Mg) + Paracetamol / Acetaminophen(325.0 Mg) |
Uses | Pain and fever |
Side effects | Nausea, rashes, indigestion, vomiting |
Therapy | ANALGESIC/ANTIPYRETIC |
Uses of COMBIFLAM STRIP OF 20 TABLETS
Contraindications of COMBIFLAM STRIP OF 20 TABLETS
- If you are allergic to ibuprofen, paracetamol or any other ingredients of Combiflam tablet.
- If you have a history of an allergic reaction due to painkillers like aspirin, etc.
- If you are taking medicines containing paracetamol ibuprofen or other pain medicines.
- If you have a history of ulcers or bleeding in the digestive tract.
- If you have an active clotting disorder or disorders related to the blood supply to the brain.
- If you are experiencing a fluid loss (due to vomiting, diarrhoea or not drinking enough fluids).
- If you have kidney or liver function problems.
- If you are pregnant (last trimester), should not be given to children under 12 years of age (<40kgs).
Side effects of COMBIFLAM STRIP OF 20 TABLETS
- Stomach upset
- Diarrhoea
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Skin rashes
- Itching
Precautions and Warnings of COMBIFLAM STRIP OF 20 TABLETS
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You are an elderly person.
- You have high blood pressure or heart, kidney or liver diseases.
- You develop stomach bleeding and ulcers after taking this medicine.
- You have a history of, or you suffer from, asthma and nasal allergy.
- You suffer from an immune disorder, where the immune system acts against the body tissues.
- You have a hereditary disorder like G6PD deficiency or porphyria (blood disorders).
- You are an alcoholic or had major surgery.
- If you are trying to conceive, you must discontinue this medicine.
- You develop skin allergies like rashes, itching, papules, blisters, etc.
Directions for Use of COMBIFLAM STRIP OF 20 TABLETS
Storage and disposal of COMBIFLAM STRIP OF 20 TABLETS
- Store this medicine below 30°C.
- Keep Combiflam out of reach of children and pets.
Quick Tips of COMBIFLAM STRIP OF 20 TABLETS
- Avoid using Combiflam for a long time without medical supervision. Exercise regularly to reduce pain and improve health. Manage stress through techniques like meditation, deep breathing, or exercise to lower pain levels....
- Consult your doctor if your condition does not improve after 3-4 days.
- If you are trying to conceive, you must discontinue this medicine.
- Take Combiflam only once every 6 hours. Don't take more than 3 tablets in a single day.
- Don't take Combiflam for more than 4 days in a row without consulting a doctor.
- Combiflam is not suitable for children under 12 years old or weighing less than 40 kg (if over 12 years old).
Dosage of COMBIFLAM STRIP OF 20 TABLETS
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action of COMBIFLAM STRIP OF 20 TABLETS
How Does It Work?
Interactions of COMBIFLAM STRIP OF 20 TABLETS
Interactions with other medicines
- Other medicines containing paracetamol must not be consumed while taking Combiflam, as there is an increased risk of liver damage.
- Some medicines affect the way the Combiflam tablet works, or this medicine itself reduces the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Inform the doctor regarding the medicines, supplements or herbals you take or might take to avoid possible interaction.
- If you are using medicines to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, high/abnormal cholesterol levels, blood thinners, anti-infectives, anti-diabetics, anti-asthmatics, pain killers, immunomodulatory medicines or medicines for brain-related disorders....
- There is a risk of bleeding if you are using medicines to thin the blood, like warfarin and coumarin.
- There is an increased risk of fits if you are using this medicine with antibiotics like levofloxacin and ciprofloxacin.
Content Details
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Is Combiflam tablets addictive?
Q: Can I take the Combiflam tablet for fever?
Q: What is the composition of Combiflam?
Q: Can I take the Combiflam for a toothache?
Q: Does the Combiflam tablet contain aspirin?
Q: Can we use Combiflam tablet for stomach pain?
Q: Can I take 2 Combiflam at once?
Q: How long does Combiflam take to work?
Q: Can I use Combiflam for headache?
Q: Does Combiflam make you sleepy?
Q: Is Combiflam harmful to the kidneys?
Q: Cipzox vs Combiflam, how do they differ?
Q: Combiflam vs Calpol, are these same?
Q: Combiflam vs Diclogem, how do they differ?
- Combiflam and Diclogem are two distinct medications with distinct active ingredients and indications. Combiflam contains ibuprofen and paracetamol, which are used to treat pain and fever. Diclogem, on the other hand, contains Diclofenac, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is primarily used to relieve pain and inflammation. ...
- Both medications serve similar functions, but their active ingredients are different. To determine the appropriate medication and dosage for your specific needs, it is best to consult a healthcare professional or chemist....
References
- Combiflam Tablet [Internet]. Sanofi.in. 2021 [cited 6 November 2021]
- Combiflam [Internet]. Sanofi.in. 2021 [cited 6 November 2021]
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2021 [cited 6 November 2021]
- Derry CJ, Derry S, Moore RA. Single dose oral ibuprofen plus paracetamol (acetaminophen) for acute postoperative pain. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2013;2013(6):CD010210. Published 2013 Jun 24. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD010210.pub2
- Thybo KH, Hägi-Pedersen D, Dahl JB, et al. Effect of Combination of Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) and Ibuprofen vs Either Alone on Patient-Controlled Morphine Consumption in the First 24 Hours After Total Hip Arthroplasty: The PANSAID Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2019;321(6):562-571. doi:10.1001/jama.2018.22039
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