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COMBIFLAM MS CREAM 30GM

COMBIFLAM MS CREAM 30GM

Prescription drug
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Manufacturer/Marketer

Sanofi India Ltd

Consume Type

TOPICAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

for this medicine

About COMBIFLAM MS CREAM

COMBIFLAM MS CREAM is a pain reliever which is primarily used for pain relief. It is a combination medicine used to relieve minor joint or muscle pain. Musculoskeletal pain refers to pain in the muscles, ligaments, bones, tendons, and nerves. This pain occurs in just one area of the body, like your back. You can also have it all over your body if you have a widespread situation like fibromyalgia (extreme muscle pain).

COMBIFLAM MS CREAM is a combination drug containing camphor, menthol, and methyl salicylate. Camphor is a mild pain reliever which gives relieves the pain. Methyl salicylate and Menthol are topical analgesics (applied directly to relieve pain). They work initially by cooling the skin, followed by warming it up. This action helps in improving blood circulation and provides relief from pain.

Take COMBIFLAM MS CREAM as instructed by your doctor. You may experience rashes, redness, itching, and skin irritation. Most of these side effects of COMBIFLAM MS CREAM do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

COMBIFLAM MS CREAM is for external use only. Never encourage self-medication or suggest your medicine to someone else. Before taking COMBIFLAM MS CREAM inform your doctor if you have any allergy to COMBIFLAM MS CREAM. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or are allergic to this medicine or taking any other medication. Do not use COMBIFLAM MS CREAM topical on a baby or young child without a doctor's recommendation. Do not put COMBIFLAM MS CREAM on the injured skin.

Uses of COMBIFLAM MS CREAM

Treatment of Pain relief

Medicinal Benefits

COMBIFLAM MS CREAM is a pain reliever which is primarily used for pain relief. It is a combination of medicines used to relieve minor joint or muscle pain. COMBIFLAM MS CREAM containing three medicines, including camphor, menthol, and methyl salicylate. Camphor is a mild pain reliever which gives relieves the pain. Methyl salicylate and Menthol are topical analgesics (applied directly to relieve pain). They work initially by cooling the skin, followed by warming it up. This action helps in improving blood circulation and provides relief from pain.

Directions for Use

COMBIFLAM MS CREAM is for topical use (use on the skin surface) only. COMBIFLAM MS CREAM should be applied to the affected area with a clean cotton wool or gauze swab. Before applying COMBIFLAM MS CREAM wash your hands with soap and water and then gently rub the gel on the skin (affected area). Avoid taking a shower for at least 1 hour after or 30 minutes before the application. Do not apply COMBIFLAM MS CREAM to open wounds, external heat, or occlusive dressings to the treated joints. Avoid contact of COMBIFLAM MS CREAM with eyes and mucous membranes.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of COMBIFLAM MS CREAM

  • Rashes
  • Redness
  • Itching
  • Skin irritation

Drug Warnings

COMBIFLAM MS CREAM is for external use only. Never encourage self-medication or suggest your medicine to someone else.  This COMBIFLAM MS CREAM may cause harm if swallowed. Call a doctor or poison control centre immediately. Avoid using a heating pad or other heating devices on the cured area. Do not use it before or after a bath, shower, or heavy exercise. If signs get worse or last more than 7 days, inform the doctor. Before taking COMBIFLAM MS CREAM inform your doctor if you have any type of allergy with COMBIFLAM MS CREAM. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or are allergic to this medicine or taking any other medication. Do not use COMBIFLAM MS CREAM topical on a baby or young child without a doctor's recommendation. Do not put COMBIFLAM MS CREAM on the injured skin.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: COMBIFLAM MS CREAM may interact with a blood thinner (anisindione, dicumarol, warfarin).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ANISINDIONE
  • DICUMAROL
  • WARFARIN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid using a heating pad or other heating devices on the cured area.

  • Do not use it before or after a bath, shower, or heavy exercise.
  • Do not go for heavy exercise as it may increase your joint pain in arthritis. Instead, you can do stretching and low-impact aerobic exercises like walking on a treadmill, bike riding, and swimming. You can also strengthen your muscle strength by lifting light weights.
  • In the chronic conditions of arthritis or joint pain, try to include fish like salmon, trout, tuna, and sardines. These fishes are enriched with omega-3 fatty acids with a minimum level of chemicals called cytokines, which ramp up inflammation.
  • Your sitting posture is important, especially when have pain and inflammation condition. Try to sit as little as possible, and only for short time (10-15 min). Use back support like a rolled-up towel at the back of your curve to minimize pain. Keep your knees and hips at a right angle. Besides this, you can use a footrest if required.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Musculoskeletal pain: It refers to pain in the muscles, ligaments and tendons. This pain occurs in just one area of the body, like your back. You can also have it all over your body if you have a widespread situation like fibromyalgia (extreme muscle pain). The pain can vary from mild to severe, sufficient to affect your day-to-day life. It may start unexpectedly and be short-lived, which is known as acute pain. Pain that lasts for more than 3 to 6 months is known as chronic pain.

Joint pain: Pain or inflammation occurs in any part of the joint. Joint pain can be minor, causing pain only after certain activities, or it can be severe, making even limited movement, mainly bearing weight, extremely painful.

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Alcohol

Safe

No interactions were found/established.

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Pregnancy

Caution

This COMBIFLAM MS CREAM may cause harm to the unborn baby if you take it while you are pregnant because the COMBIFLAM MS CREAM contains methyl salicylate and menthol. Hence, if you are pregnant, consult your doctor before using this medicine.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Safety for the use of COMBIFLAM MS CREAM in lactation is not known. Hence, if you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may recommend this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Safe

COMBIFLAM MS CREAM has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive or use machines.

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Liver

Unsafe

If you have liver problems, please consult your doctor before using COMBIFLAM MS CREAM.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

If you have kidney problems, please consult your doctor before using COMBIFLAM MS CREAM.

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Children

Caution

COMBIFLAM MS CREAM is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. However, please consult a doctor if you have concerns.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

CT Survey No.117-B, L&T Business Park, Saki Vihar Road, Powai, Mumbai 400072.
Other Info - COM0408

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FAQs

COMBIFLAM MS CREAM is a pain reliever which is primarily used for pain relief. It is a combination medicine used to relieve minor joint or muscle pain.
Yes, COMBIFLAM MS CREAM contains camphor, which releases hydrocarbon gases that will burn and release flame.
No, use of COMBIFLAM MS CREAM is contraindicated on the broken or cut wound skin. It should be only applied topically on the uppermost skin surfaces (epidermis). It should not be applied in the nostrils, vagina, or anus.
This COMBIFLAM MS CREAM may cause harm if swallowed. If methyl salicylate, menthol, and camphor is swallowed, call a doctor or poison control centre immediately. Do not use COMBIFLAM MS CREAM just before or after a bath, shower or heavy exercise.
Store in a dry and dark place at a temperature not exceeding 30°C. Do not freeze.

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