Ketoflam SR Tablet is a pain relieving medicine. It is used to treat acute and chronic pain associated with various conditions such as muscle pain, headache, nerve pain, postoperative pain, and menstrual cramps. It is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age. Ketoflam SR Tablet can be taken with or without food. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms, for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses as this will make the medicine less effective. Some of the common side effects of this medicine include fatigue, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, dryness in mouth, and abdominal bloating. If any of these side effects do not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms. To make sure it is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Nausea
• Dryness in mouth
• Bloating
• Itching
• Tremors

If you miss a dose of Ketoflam SR Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

• Q. Q. Is Ketoflam SR Tablet beneficial in the treatment of fibromyalgia??
  Ans: Yes, Ketoflam SR Tablet is seen to be beneficial in the treatment of fibromyalgia in some clinical studies, however, Ketoflam SR Tablet is yet to get formal regulatory approval for this condition. Fibromyalgia is a disease that is characterized by musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and depression.
• Q. Q. What is the benefit of using Ketoflam SR Tablet with paracetamol??
  Ans: Both Ketoflam SR Tablet and paracetamol help in relieving pain but they work in entirely different ways. When paracetamol is given with Ketoflam SR Tablet, pain relief is better as compared to single drug use. However, both can cause liver toxicity, so monitoring of liver function is very important when taken together.
• Q. Q. Does Ketoflam SR Tablet cause liver toxicity??
  Ans: Yes, Ketoflam SR Tablet causes liver toxicity. Use of Ketoflam SR Tablet is contraindicated in patients with an underlying liver disease.
• Q. Q. Can Ketoflam SR Tablet be used for the treatment of osteoarthritis pain??
  Ans: Ketoflam SR Tablet can be used for the relief of pain associated with osteorthritis and post orthopedic surgery pain. It is especially useful for patients who cannot take NSAIDs because of the risk of NSAID-induced gastritis.
• Q. Q. Does use of Ketoflam SR Tablet cause green discoloration of urine??
  Ans: There have been case reports that Ketoflam SR Tablet causes green discoloration of urine. However, this is not a very commonly seen effect. Inform your doctor if you experience this symptom.
• Q. Q. Is Ketoflam SR Tablet useful in the treatment of epilpesy??
  Ans: Ketoflam SR Tablet is not approved for the treatment of epilepsy. However, a few animal studies have shown a beneficial effect of Ketoflam SR Tablet for treating epilepsy and this effect is still being explored.
• Q. Q. Would I experience any withdrawal symptoms once I stop using Ketoflam SR Tablet??
  Ans: Yes, you can experience withdrawal symptoms once you stop using Ketoflam SR Tablet like sweating, tremor, and mood alterations with long term use of Ketoflam SR Tablet. Inform your doctor if you have these symptoms.

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