Pyrifen Gel Capsule is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used for the treatment of inflammatory conditions including joint disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, postoperative painful condition, fever, and period pain. Pyrifen Gel Capsule should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. 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 common side effects of this medicine include diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. If any of these side effects do not resolve with time 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're using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

• Nausea
• Diarrhea

If you miss a dose of Pyrifen Gel Capsule, 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.

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• Q. Q. Is Pyrifen Gel Capsule an antibiotic??
  Ans: Pyrifen Gel Capsule is not an antibiotic, it belongs to the class of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drug) which helps in relieving pain associated with various disease conditions.
• Q. Q. Can I take Pyrifen Gel Capsule with paracetamol??
  Ans: Pyrifen Gel Capsule and paracetamol belong to the same class of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drugs). Taking the two medicines together is not advisable as it may increase the potential for gastric ulceration and bleeding. However, please consult your doctor before using the two medicines together.
• Q. Q. Does Pyrifen Gel Capsule contain aspirin??
  Ans: Pyrifen Gel Capsule is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drug). It does not contain aspirin.
• Q. Q. Is Pyrifen Gel Capsule safe??
  Ans: Pyrifen Gel Capsule is safe to use if taken at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
• Q. Q. Can I take Pyrifen Gel Capsule for headache??
  Ans: Pyrifen Gel Capsule can be taken for a headache only when advised by your doctor.
• Q. Q. Does Pyrifen Gel Capsule make you drowsy (feeling sleepy)??
  Ans: Pyrifen Gel Capsule does not make you feel drowsy at prescribed doses. However, an overdose of Pyrifen Gel Capsule can make you drowsy (feeling sleepy).
• Q. Q. Does Pyrifen Gel Capsule contain sulphur??
  Ans: No, Pyrifen Gel Capsule does not contain sulphur.
• Q. Q. What does Pyrifen Gel Capsule treat or used for??
  Ans: Pyrifen Gel Capsule is used to treat acute pain, painful osteoarthritis (degeneration of joints) and primary dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) in adolescents and adults above 12 years old.
• Q. Q. Can I take Pyrifen Gel Capsule with ibuprofen??
  Ans: Pyrifen Gel Capsule can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, taking the two medicines together is not advisable as it may increase the potential for gastric ulceration and bleeding. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
• Q. Q. Can I take Pyrifen Gel Capsule with aspirin??
  Ans: Pyrifen Gel Capsule can be taken with aspirin. No drug-drug interactions have been clinically observed between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
• Q. Q. Is Pyrifen Gel Capsule safe??
  Ans: Yes, Pyrifen Gel Capsule is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
• Q. Q. Is Pyrifen Gel Capsule banned??
  Ans: No, Pyrifen Gel Capsule is not banned in India.
• Q. Q. Is Pyrifen Gel Capsule safe during breastfeeding??
  Ans: It is not known if Pyrifen Gel Capsule is secreted in milk. So, any medicines containing Pyrifen Gel Capsule are not to be used during breastfeeding.
• Q. Q. Is Pyrifen Gel Capsule safe in pregnancy??
  Ans: No, Pyrifen Gel Capsule is not safe to be used in pregnancy especially in the last three months. There have been reports of kidney failure in newborn babies if the mother was taking Pyrifen Gel Capsule in the late stage of pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy.
• Q. Q. Is Pyrifen Gel Capsule safe in asthma??
  Ans: Pyrifen Gel Capsule is reported to be safe in patients with asthma if taken as advised by your doctor. However, always share your disease history with the doctor in case you have asthma and you are advised to take other medicines.

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