Ketoflam SR Tablet belongs to a group of 'non-opioid analgesics' medicines used to relieve mild to moderate pain and inflammation associated with musculoskeletal pain. Pain is an unpleasant sensation and emotional experience associated with tissue damage. It allows the body to react and prevent further tissue damage. Pain can be short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic). Pain perception can differ from person to person, from tolerable to non-tolerable.

Ketoflam SR Tablet compromises of 'Flupirtine Maleate' that exerts dual effects by relaxing muscles and treating pain. It works by blocking the signals responsible for the sense of pain and inflammation produced at the sites of injury and damage.

Take Ketoflam SR Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are suggested to take Ketoflam SR Tablet as long as your doctor has prescribed it after checking your medical condition. Some persons may experience common side effects like dizziness, drowsiness, pruritus (itchy skin), dry mouth and gastric fullness, nausea and muscle tremor. Most of the side effects of Ketoflam SR Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not take Ketoflam SR Tablet if you are hypersensitive to any component present in Ketoflam SR Tablet . Pregnant and nursing mothers should not take Ketoflam SR Tablet unless prescribed by the doctor. Ketoflam SR Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive with caution. Ketoflam SR Tablet should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol while using Ketoflam SR Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness; it might also increase stomach bleeding risk. Do not take other painkillers with Ketoflam SR Tablet unless prescribed by the doctor. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects. People with hepatic encephalopathy, myasthenia gravis, liver problems, or tinnitus should not take this medicine as it may lead to life-threatening conditions.

Ketoflam SR Tablet is used to relieve mild to moderate pain and inflammation associated with muscle pain involving the musculoskeletal system, tension headaches, dental extraction, muscle spasm, tumour or cancer pain, and pain after trauma-related/orthopaedic surgery and injuries. Additionally, Ketoflam SR Tablet also relieves symptoms of abnormal menses cycle like menstrual period pain, premenstrual syndrome symptoms (PMS) and heavy menstrual period management in women. Ketoflam SR Tablet exerts dual effects by relaxing muscles and treating pain. It works by blocking the signals responsible for the sense of pain and inflammation produced at the sites of injury and damage. Ketoflam SR Tablet has better tolerability than other painkillers and has low gastric problems (like gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcer and blockage).

• Diarrhoea
• Dizziness
• Heartburn
• Dry mouth
• Constipation
• Stomach trouble
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea/vomiting
• Restlessness/nervousness

A person dealing with kidney problems, over 65 years of age or taking blood clotting (anticoagulants) medicines should only take Ketoflam SR Tablet after consulting with the doctor. Ketoflam SR Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as the safety and efficacy are not established. However, your doctor may prescribe Ketoflam SR Tablet for you during pregnancy if the doctor feels the benefit to you outweighs the risk. While Ketoflam SR Tablet may pass in the lactating mother's breast milk, it is advisable to take it only if prescribed by your doctor. Ketoflam SR Tablet tends to cause stomach upset. Thus, consuming Ketoflam SR Tablet with meals is recommended to minimize gastric side effects. If you have a peptic ulcer diagnosis, Ketoflam SR Tablet is best avoided unless prescribed by your doctor. Ketoflam SR Tablet can cause liver injury when taken in large doses. Concomitant use of alcohol is best avoided as it aggravates liver toxicity. Although it is a safe medicine, it should be avoided in patients with kidney disease as the Ketoflam SR Tablet may hurt renal function. If you develop diarrhoea or vomiting when taking Ketoflam SR Tablet , consult your doctor about the continuation of Ketoflam SR Tablet as it can increase dehydration and lead to kidney damage. You should avoid consumption of alcohol during the treatment with Ketoflam SR Tablet as it may lead to an increased risk of liver damage. If you have a severe allergy to painkillers or have hepatic encephalopathy, myasthenia gravis any liver problems, then don't take the Ketoflam SR Tablet as it can cause serious side effects. 

Drug-Drug Interactions: Ketoflam SR Tablet may interact with painkiller medicines (e.g. paracetamol), blood clotting agents (e.g. warfarin), anticonvulsants (e.g. carbamazepine), and benzodiazepines or sedative medications (e.g. alprazolam, clonazepam).

Drug-Food Interactions: Limit or avoid the consumption of alcohol.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Ketoflam SR Tablet may interact with disease conditions, including hepatic encephalopathy, cholestasis (flow of bile from the liver is slowed or blocked), myasthenia gravis (abnormal weakness of certain muscles), chronic alcoholism, primary biliary cirrhosis, and liver disease.

• PARACETAMOL
• WARFARIN
• CARBAMAZEPINE
• CLONAZEPAM
• ALPRAZOLAM

• Rest well, and get plenty of sleep.
• Massages can also be helpful.
• Avoid freezing and hot temperatures.
• Stay hydrated, and drink plenty of water.
• Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothes; instead, wear loose garments.
• Mild exercises such as jogging and walking are helpful for muscle stretching.
• To avoid developing pressure sores, change your position every two hours.
• Hot or cold therapy can help treat pain. Apply an ice pack or hot pack on the muscle for 15-20minutes.
• Please 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.
• Include more glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, vitamin D, and calcium-enriched supplements. Besides this, turmeric and fish oils can help reduce inflammation in the tissue.

• Persons taking Ketoflam SR Tablet may have false-positive results for urobilinogen, bilirubin and urine protein on urine test strips. So tell your lab assistant that you are taking Ketoflam SR Tablet .

Pain: Pain is a symptom triggered by the nervous system, causing uncomfortable sensations in the body. Pain can be dull or sharp. It can be described as a stinging, throbbing, sore and pinching sensation. Pain can occur frequently, or it can be consistent. The tolerance of pain can vary from person to person. Pain can be acute or can occur for a longer duration, and it can be localized or overall. The common causes of pain are cramps, headache, muscle strain, arthritis or bone fractures. Pain can help diagnose a person's condition to know any underlying problems.