Zaltoprofen

Zaltoprofen is used to relieve pain and treat fever. It alleviates pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, and gout. It may also be used to relieve muscle pain, joint pain, headache, toothache, and menstrual cramps.

Zaltoprofen may be taken with or without food. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms, for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses as it will become less effective if you do.

The common side effects of this medicine include vomiting, nausea, indigestion, and heartburn. If any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.

This medicine is generally considered safe but is not suitable for everybody. Before you take it, you should tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, asthma, blood disorders, or drink a lot of alcohol. Also, tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe. It is best to avoid drinking alcohol while using this medicine.

• Pain relief
• Fever

Pain relief
Zaltoprofen is a painkiller used to treat aches and pains. It blocks chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It is effective in relieving pain caused by headache, migraine, nerve pain, toothache, sore throat, period (menstrual) pains, arthritis, and muscle aches. This medicine is very widely used and very rarely causes side effects if taken at the right dosage.
Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time.

Fever
Zaltoprofen is used to reduce a high temperature (fever). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever. It may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of ZP

• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Indigestion
• Heartburn

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Zaltoprofen may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Zaltoprofen with Vitamin K rich food such as spinach, collards, broccoli, spring onions, cucumber and dried basil.

Zaltoprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever, pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

• You have been prescribed Zaltoprofen to relieve pain and inflammation.

• Take it with food or milk to prevent upset stomach.

• Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems.

• Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within two hours of taking Zaltoprofen.

• Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Zaltoprofen as it can increase your risk of stomach problems.

• Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.

• Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.

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