Xofen 16mg Tablet SR

Xofen 16mg Tablet SR is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used for short-term treatment of mild to moderate postoperative pain. It is usually given in cases where oral administration is unsuitable especially after a dental surgery.

Xofen 16mg Tablet SR is generally administered by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should keep receiving the medicine until the doctor says it is okay to stop using the medicine.

The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, flushing, insomnia, and injection site reactions. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.

Before using it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.

This medicine is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers must consult with their doctors before using the medicine. Your doctor may also regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function, and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.

• Pain relief

Pain relief
Xofen 16mg Tablet SR is used for short-term relief of pain in cases where it is not possible to take a pain killer by mouth like in the case of surgery. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain.
It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self- administered. The dose and duration will be decided by the doctor depending on the condition you are being treated for. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

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 Neucam

• Headache
• Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Xofen 16mg Tablet SR is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation (pain and swelling).

• Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.

• It can cause serious complications like stomach bleeding and kidney problems if taken for a long time.

• Xofen 16mg Tablet SR can raise your risk of blood clots, heart attack, or a stroke.

• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

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