Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Indication: Acute migraine attacks Age: Adult |
Dose: Oral – 200 mg Frequency: when 1st symptoms appear Note: may be repeated after 1-2 hours, if necessary |
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Indication: Mild to moderate pain Age: Adult |
Dose: Oral – 100-200 mg Frequency: three times daily |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Age: Child |
Dose: No approved pediatric dosage available Note: Not recommended |
Renal Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Condition: Severe |
Dose: Form not specified – Dose not specified Note: Renal impairment: Severe: Avoid. |
Administration
- Take with food
- Take with or immediately after meals
Side Effect
- Dysuria esp in males
- tremor
- euphoria
- fatigue
- pulmonary infiltration
- nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhoea
- flatulence
- constipation
- dyspepsia
- abdominal pain
- melaena
- haematemesis
- ulcerative stomatitis
- exacerbation of Crohn's disease and colitis
- gastritis
- pancreatitis
- oedema
- HTN
- cardiac failure
- nephritis
- hepatitis
- jaundice
- abnormal liver function
- visual disturbances
- optic neuritis
- headache
- paraesthesia
- depression
- confusion
- hallucinations
- tinnitus
- vertigo
- tremor
- dizziness
- malaise
- drowsiness
- thrombocytopenia
- neutropenia
- agranulocytosis
- anaemia
- Exfoliative dermatitis
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- toxic epidermal necrolysis
- GI bleeding
- ulceration or perforation
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Metoclopramide, magnesium hydroxide
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Increased rate of absorption of tolfenamic acid
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Aluminium hydroxide
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Decreased rate of absorption of tolfenamic acid
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Active GI Bleeding/Ulceration
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Risk of severe bleeding
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Severe Heart/Renal/Hepatic Failure
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Can worsen organ function
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store in a cool and dry place, away from light Keep out of the reach of children.
Data Sources
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