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Serriruth 10mg Tablet

Serriruth 10mg Tablet

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Ruth Biotech Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

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About Serriruth 10mg Tablet

Serriruth 10mg Tablet belongs to the class of drugs known as 'non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug' (NSAID) used to provide pain relief in various conditions, including post-traumatic pain, low back pain, cervical pain, spondylitis (inflammation in spinal bones), osteoarthritis (lifelong joint pain and stiffness), rheumatoid arthritis(joint pain and damage throughout the body). Pain can be temporary (acute) or prolonged period (chronic) in nature. Acute pain is for a short time caused by damage to the tissues of the muscle, bone, or organs. Chronic pain lasts for life long, caused due to nerve damage, osteoarthritis, and dental pain due to damage to the tooth nerve, infection, decay, extraction, or injury. 

Serriruth 10mg Tablet contains 'serratiopeptidase', a protein enzyme isolated from a bacterial cell found in the silkworms. It breaks the insoluble protein (fibrin), a by-product of blood clots, into smaller units. It also causes thinning of the body's fluids due to injury, making fluid drainage smoother in the swollen tissue and relieving inflammation at the affected or injured site. 

Swallow Serriruth 10mg Tablet as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it. In some cases, Serriruth 10mg Tablet may cause stomach ache, diarrhoea, nausea (feeling sick), and indigestion. Most of these side effects of Serriruth 10mg 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 Serriruth 10mg Tablet if you are allergic to painkillers like aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or diclofenac. It is not recommended for use in children. Serriruth 10mg Tablet may be associated with a small increased risk of heart attack ‘myocardial infarction’. It is advisable not to exceed the recommended dose or duration of treatment. Stop taking this medicine if you experience tightness of the chest, breathing difficulties, fever, skin rashes, mouth sores, and other mucous membranes causing ulcers, or any signs of hypersensitivity (allergy).

Uses of Serriruth 10mg Tablet

Treatment of Pain, Inflammation.

Medicinal Benefits

Serriruth 10mg Tablet plays a vital role in reducing pain and inflammation by blocking the release of chemical messengers that cause pain and fever. Serriruth 10mg Tablet relieves pain and inflammation in arthritic conditions with the benefit of increased antibiotic penetration and micro-circulation at the injury site. Serriruth 10mg Tablet contains serratiopeptidase, a proteolytic enzyme that helps break the insoluble protein (fibrin) by-product of blood clots into smaller units. It also causes thinning of the fluids in the body due to injury, thereby making fluid drainage smoother in the swollen tissue. 

Directions for Use

Swallow Serriruth 10mg Tablet as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Serriruth 10mg Tablet

  • Stomach ache
  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea (feeling sick)
  • Indigestion

Drug Warnings

Consumption of alcohol should be avoided during the treatment with Serriruth 10mg Tablet as it may lead to an increase in the risk of liver damage. Patients with a stomach ulcer, gastric bleeding, severe heart failure, stroke, and hypertension (high blood pressure), should not take Serriruth 10mg Tablet. Besides this, it should be avoided during the last trimester of pregnancy, unless there are compelling reasons for doing so. If you have a severe allergy to pain killers and, complications like asthma, rhinitis, angioedema (swelling under the skin), or skin rashes, immediately stop taking Serriruth 10mg Tablet. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery as intake of Serriruth 10mg Tablet may cause dizziness. Patients who have had recently undergone heart bypass surgery should take Serriruth 10mg Tablet with caution and only under medical supervision. Use of Serriruth 10mg Tablet is contraindicated in kidney failure patients or who are undergoing dialysis.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Drugs containing pain killers (nimesulide), anti-cancer (methotrexate), lithium, iodine, and blood clotting agents (warfarin) should not be taken with Serriruth 10mg Tablet as they can worsen your condition.

Drug-Food Interaction: Drinking alcohol should be avoided while taking Serriruth 10mg Tablet as it can cause unpleasant effects.

Drug-Disease Interaction: People with peptic ulcers, gastric bleeding, severe heart failure, stroke, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, alcoholism, and high blood pressure should avoid intake of Serriruth 10mg Tablet as it may lead to life-threatening conditions.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • NIMESULIDE
  • METHOTREXATE
  • LITHIUM
  • IODINE
  • WARFARIN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include more glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, Vitamin D, calcium-enriched supplements. Besides this, turmeric and fish oils can help in reducing inflammation in the tissue.
  • Please do not go for heavy exercise as it may increase your joint pain in arthritis. Instead, you can do stretching, low impact aerobic exercise like walking on a treadmill, bike riding, and swimming. You can also strengthen your muscle strength by lifting light weights.
  • In the chronic condition of arthritis or joint pain, including fish like salmon, trout, tuna, and sardines. These fishes are enriched with omega-3 fatty acids that minimum level of chemical called cytokines, which ramp up inflammation.
  • Your sitting posture is important, especially when have pain and inflammation condition. Try to sit little as possible, and only for a 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.

Special Advise

  • Serriruth 10mg Tablet might increase the risk of bleeding during or after the surgery. So, let your doctor know that you are taking Serriruth 10mg Tablet before undergoing planned surgery. 

Disease/Condition Glossary

Pain: It can be temporary (acute) or prolonged period (chronic) in nature. Acute pain is for a short time caused by damage to the tissues of the muscle, bone, or organs. Chronic pain lasts for life long, caused due to nerve damage, osteoarthritis, and dental pain due to damage to the tooth nerve, infection, decay, extraction, or injury. 

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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Serriruth 10mg Tablet to avoid unpleasant side-effects.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

The use of Serriruth 10mg Tablet may impair female fertility and is not recommended in pregnant women or those planning for pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Serriruth 10mg Tablet passes into the breast milk so it is not recommended for nursing mothers.

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Driving

Unsafe

Serriruth 10mg Tablet may affect driving as it causes dizziness. So do not drive a motor vehicle or operate heavy machinery after taking Serriruth 10mg Tablet.

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Liver

Caution

Serriruth 10mg Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. Dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Serriruth 10mg Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor

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Children

Unsafe

Serriruth 10mg Tablet is not recommended for children under 10 years of age. For the dose has to be adjusted and recommended by a child specialist only.

Country of origin

India
Other Info - SE95438

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FAQs

Serriruth 10mg Tablet is used to provide pain relief in various conditions, including post-traumatic pain, low back pain, cervical pain, spondylitis (inflammation in spinal bones), osteoarthritis (lifelong joint pain and stiffness), rheumatoid arthritis (joint pain and damage throughout the body).
A person who is allergic to pain-killers should not take this medicine as it can be harmful. It should also be avoided in a person with a history of heart failure, kidney or liver disease, stomach ulcers, and high blood pressure.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation and pain of the joints. In this condition, our body attacks their own cells leading to arthritis.
Ankylosing spondylitis is arthritis of the spine that can lead to the fusion of the vertebrae, leading to pain and inflammation in the spine.
Yes, Serriruth 10mg Tablet can cause stomach upset in some cases. So, it should be preferably taken with food to avoid it.

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