Torflam-S Tablet
Torflam-S Tablet is a combination of two medicines. It is used to reduce pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis. It is also used to relieve muscle pain, back pain, toothache, or pain in the ear and throat.
Torflam-S Tablet
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Torflam-S Tablet is a combination of two medicines. It is used to reduce pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis. It is also used to relieve muscle pain, back pain, toothache, or pain in the ear and throat.
Torflam-S Tablet is a combination of two medicines. It is used to reduce pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis. It is also used to relieve muscle pain, back pain, toothache, or pain in the ear and throat.
Torflam-S Tablet can be taken with or without food. The dose will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should take it as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by the doctor.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, heartburn, stomach pain, indigestion, diarrhea, and loss of appetite. If any of these side effects bother you or get worse, you should speak to your doctor. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the side effects.
Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of ulcer or bleeding in your stomach, high blood pressure, or have any trouble with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting treatment. You should also avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medicine, as alcohol can cause excessive drowsiness.
03Uses
Pain relief
04How To Use
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. Torflam-S Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Torflam-S Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Diclofenac and Serratiopeptidase. Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). Serratiopeptidase is an enzyme which works by breaking down abnormal proteins at the site of inflammation and promotes healing.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Torflam-S Tablet?
A: If you miss a dose of Torflam-S Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Benefits
In Pain relief
Torflam-S Tablet is a combination of medicines that is used for short term relief of pain, inflammation and swelling. It inhibits release of those chemical messengers in the brain that tell us that we have pain. It effectively relieves back pain, earache, throat pain, toothache, periods pain and pain due to arthritis too. Take Torflam-S Tablet as prescribed by the doctor 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. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
08Side Effects
Nausea
Vomiting
Heartburn
Stomach pain
Indigestion
Diarrhea
Loss of appetite
09Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Torflam-S Tablet.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Torflam-S Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Torflam-S Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:UNSAFE
Torflam-S Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Torflam-S Tablet may cause headaches, blurred vision, dizziness or drowsiness in some patients. This may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:CAUTION
Torflam-S Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Torflam-S Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CAUTION
Torflam-S Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Torflam-S Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended in patients with liver disease if this medicine is to be taken for a long time.
10Drug Tips
This combination medicine helps relieve pain and inflammation.
Take it with food to avoid getting an upset stomach.
Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor.
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Torflam-S Tablet affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking this medicine as it may cause excessive drowsiness and increase the risk of liver damage.
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.
References
Sources and references
Diclofenac. Rouse Boulevard, Philadelphia: Iroko Pharmaceuticals; 1998 [revised Oct. 2013]. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View
Bhagat S, Agarwal M, Roy V. Serratiopeptidase: A systematic review of the existing evidence. Int J Surg. 2013;11(3):209-17. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View
Diclofenac. Daventry, Northamptonshire: Dexcel Pharma Ltd.; 1996 [revised 20 Dec. 2017]. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View
PubChem. Serratiopeptidase. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View
