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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Fenak Plus Tablet is used to treat painful musculoskeletal joint conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. It contains Diclofenac and Paracetamol. Diclofenac reduces the production of prostaglandins (chemicals) that cause pain and swelling at the injured or damaged tissue site. Paracetamol acts as a mild analgesic (mild pain reducer) and antipyretic (fever reducer), enhancing Diclofenac's pain relief action. It also helps relieve toothache, ear pain, backache and other musculoskeletal-related pain. It may cause common side effects like stomach upset, dizziness, light-headedness, malaise, nausea, vomiting, liver dysfunction (hepatitis), pruritis (itchy skin), and rash.
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Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Fenak Plus Tablet

Fenak Plus Tablet is used to treat painful musculoskeletal joint conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.

Fenak Plus Tablet contains Diclofenac (analgesic) and Paracetamol (fever reducer/mild analgesic), effective against painful musculoskeletal pain, joint pain, and skeletal muscle spasms. Diclofenac works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger known as cyclo-oxygenase (COX), which causes pain and swelling at the injured or damaged tissue site. On the other hand, paracetamol acts as a mild analgesic (mild pain reducer) and antipyretic (fever reducer), enhancing Diclofenac's pain relief action. It also helps relieve toothache, ear pain, backache and other musculoskeletal-related pain.

Fenak Plus Tablet can be taken with or after the meal. Fenak Plus Tablet may cause common side effects like stomach upset, dizziness, light-headedness, malaise, nausea, vomiting, liver dysfunction (hepatitis), pruritis (itchy skin), and rash, although not everybody gets them. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

Fenak Plus Tablet is not recommended during the last three months of pregnancy and for children. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before receiving this injection. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and ongoing medicines to rule out any side effects/interactions. Stop taking this medicine if you experience symptoms like tightness of the chest, breathing difficulties, fever, skin rashes, increased heart rate, and or in case of any signs of hypersensitivity.

Uses of Fenak Plus Tablet

Treatment of Pain relief (Musculoskeletal pain, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis).

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Fenak Plus Tablet contains Diclofenac (analgesic) and Paracetamol (fever reducer/mild analgesic), effective against painful musculoskeletal pain, joint pain, and skeletal muscle spasms. Diclofenac works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger known as cyclo-oxygenase (COX), which causes pain and swelling at the injured or damaged tissue site. On the other hand, paracetamol acts as a mild analgesic (mild pain reducer) and antipyretic (fever reducer), enhancing Diclofenac's pain relief action. It also helps relieve toothache, ear pain, backache and other musculoskeletal-related pain.

How Fenak Plus Tablet Works

Fenak Plus Tablet contains Diclofenac (analgesic) and Paracetamol (fever reducer/mild analgesic), effective against painful musculoskeletal pain, joint pain, and skeletal muscle spasms. Diclofenac works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger known as cyclo-oxygenase (COX), which causes pain and swelling at the injured or damaged tissue site. On the other hand, paracetamol acts as a mild analgesic (mild pain reducer) and antipyretic (fever reducer), enhancing Diclofenac's pain relief action. It also helps relieve toothache, ear pain, backache and other musculoskeletal-related pain.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Fenak Plus Tablet

  • Dizziness
  • Light-headedness
  • Malaise (feeling of discomfort)
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Liver dysfunction

What if I have taken an overdose of Fenak Plus Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Fenak Plus Tablet as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Fenak Plus Tablet if you are allergic to any components present in it. Patients with asthma, prolonged bleeding time, wheezing (whistling sound during breath), and blocked airways (bronchospasm) should avoid using Fenak Plus Tablet . It is not recommended for use in children less than 14 years of age, people with liver disease, heart disease, or gastric ulcers/bleeding problems. Fenak Plus Tablet may be associated with a small increase in the risk of heart attack (myocardial infarction). Pregnant women should not take during their last trimester of pregnancy. Fenak Plus Tablet is excreted in the breast milk, so the nursing mother should contact the doctor before its usage. Avoid the consumption of alcohol as it may damage your liver and cause even more side effects on taking this drug. Consult your doctor if your pain, inflammation, and fever symptoms do not disappear even after ten days.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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DiclofenacMeloxicam
Critical
DiclofenacApixaban
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Meloxicam with Fenak Plus 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.
DiclofenacApixaban
Severe
How does the drug interact with Fenak Plus Tablet:
Co-administration of Fenak Plus Tablet and Apixaban may raise the risk of stomach bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a interaction between Fenak Plus Tablet and apixaban, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Consult a doctor if you experience symptoms like blood in your urine or stool (or a black stool), severe bruising, prolonged nosebleeds, feeling dizzy or lightheaded, weakness or severe headache, vomiting blood or coughing up blood, heavy menstrual bleeding (in women), difficulty breathing, or chest pain. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
DiclofenacTolmetin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Fenak Plus Tablet:
Taking Fenak Plus Tablet with Tolmetin may increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possible interaction between Fenak Plus Tablet and Tolmetin but can be taken if prescribed by doctor. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience any unusual bleeding or bruising, 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 medications without consulting a doctor.
DiclofenacMethotrexate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Fenak Plus Tablet:
Co-administration of methotrexate with Fenak Plus Tablet can increase the levels and effects of methotrexate. This can lead to increased risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between methotrexate and Fenak Plus Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as mouth sores or ulcers, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, loss of hunger, joint pain or swelling, yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, shortness of breath, a dry cough, paleness, dizziness or fainting, unusual bruising or bleeding, fits, infection, fever, chills, body aches, sore throat or muscle weakness, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using medications without a doctor's advice.
DiclofenacOmacetaxine mepesuccinate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Fenak Plus Tablet:
Taking Fenak Plus Tablet with Omacetaxine mepesuccinate can increase the risk of bleeding complications.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possible interaction between Fenak Plus Tablet and Omacetaxine mepesuccinate 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.
DiclofenacTacrolimus
Severe
How does the drug interact with Fenak Plus Tablet:
Co-administration of Fenak Plus Tablet with tacrolimus may cause kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Fenak Plus 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.
DiclofenacDasatinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Fenak Plus Tablet:
Taking Dasatinib together with Fenak Plus Tablet may increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possible interaction between Fenak Plus 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.
DiclofenacWarfarin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Fenak Plus Tablet:
Taking Fenak Plus Tablet with warfarin may, increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possible interaction between Fenak Plus Tablet and Warfarin, but they can be taken together if a doctor has prescribed them. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience unusual bleeding or bruising, vomiting, blood in your urine or stools, headache, dizziness, or weakness, contact a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
DiclofenacPrasugrel
Severe
How does the drug interact with Fenak Plus Tablet:
Taking prasugrel together with Fenak Plus Tablet may increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Fenak Plus Tablet and Prasugrel can lead to an interaction; it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
DiclofenacDabigatran etexilate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Fenak Plus Tablet:
Concomitant use of Fenak Plus Tablet with dabigatran may increase the risk of stomach bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Fenak Plus Tablet with dabigatran together possibly results in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. You should consult a doctor immediately if you experience any unusual bleeding or bruising or have other signs and symptoms of bleeding such as dizziness, light headedness, 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 using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Physical activity helps strengthen muscles and relieves joint stiffness. Gentle exercises like 20-30 minutes of walking or swimming would be helpful.

  • Performing yoga may also help in improving joint flexibility and pain management.

  • Maintain a healthy weight by performing regular low-strain exercises and eating healthy food.

  • Get adequate sleep, as resting the muscles can help reduce inflammation and swelling.

  • Follow heat or cold therapy, and apply a cold or hot compress on the joints for 15-20 minutes regularly.

  • De-stress yourself by meditating, reading books, taking a warm bubble bath or listening to soothing music.

  • Acupuncture, massage and physical therapy may also be helpful.

  • Eat food rich in antioxidants such as berries, spinach, kidney beans, dark chocolate, etc.

  • Foods containing flavonoids help in reducing inflammation. These include soy, berries, broccoli, grapes and green tea.

  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

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Alcohol

Caution

Drinking too much alcohol may irritate your stomach.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Fenak Plus Tablet is not recommended for use in the last three months of pregnancy as it may harm the unborn child or cause problems at delivery. Hence, if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, inform your doctor before receiving Fenak Plus Tablet . Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

If you are breastfeeding, inform your doctor before receiving the Fenak Plus Tablet . Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Unsafe

Fenak Plus Tablet may affect driving ability as it causes headaches, blurred vision, dizziness or drowsiness.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

If you have a history of liver disease, inform your doctor before receiving Fenak Plus Tablet . Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

If you have a history of kidney diseases, inform your doctor before receiving Fenak Plus Tablet . Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Children

Unsafe

Fenak Plus Tablet is not recommended for children below 14 years. For children above 14 years, this medicine can be given if a doctor prescribed it.

FAQs

Fenak Plus Tablet is used to relieve pain associated with musculoskeletal joint conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.

Fenak Plus Tablet contains Diclofenac (analgesic) and Paracetamol (fever reducer/mild analgesic), effective against painful musculoskeletal pain, joint pain, and skeletal muscle spasms. Diclofenac works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger known as cyclo-oxygenase (COX), which causes pain and swelling at the injured or damaged tissue site. On the other hand, paracetamol acts as a mild analgesic (mild pain reducer) and antipyretic (fever reducer), enhancing Diclofenac's pain relief action.

No, Fenak Plus Tablet is not indicated for stomach pain. Also, If you have stomach pain post-ingestion it may be a sign of stomach ulcer or gastric bleeding. Do not take Fenak Plus Tablet in this condition. It is better to inform your doctor in case of stomach pain post-ingestion of this medication.

No, do not take Fenak Plus Tablet until prescribed by your doctor. For example, your shoulder pain may be due to lungs, spleen, or gallbladder problems. Your back pain may be due to kidney stones, pancreas swelling, or, in women, pelvic disorders. Your arm pain (especially the left arm) may be due to a heart attack (myocardial infarction).

Yes, Fenak Plus Tablet is a short-term medication, and if you feel better, you can stop taking Fenak Plus Tablet , but only after consulting your doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

90, Delhi - Jaipur Road, Sector 32, Gurugram, Haryana 122001.
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