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Triflam Benefits & Uses

Triflam is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Pain

Other Benefits

Bone Pain

Triflam Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Pain Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Pain Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Triflam Related Warnings

Is the use of Triflam safe for pregnant women?

Triflam can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Triflam right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Triflam safe during breastfeeding?

Triflam may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Triflam, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Triflam.

Moderate
What is the effect of Triflam on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Triflam. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Triflam on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Triflam. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Triflam only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Triflam on the Heart?

The heart can be affected by Triflam. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Triflam with Other Drugs

Triflam should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Methotrexate

Prednisolone

Warfarin

Chloramphenicol

Triflam Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Triflam unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Triflam

Is this Triflam habit forming or addictive?

Triflam does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Triflam you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Triflam only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Triflam for mental disorders.

No

Triflam Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Triflam

Taking Triflam with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Triflam

Taking Triflam with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Triflam

Question over 5 years ago

How to take Triflam?

Dr. Chirag Bhingradiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Triflam is available in the form of a tablet, chewable tablet, suspension and drops, and syrup. Prescription Triflam is taken every 4 to 6 hours for arthritis and pain. Adults and children older than 12 years may take non-prescription Triflam every 4 to 6 hours. Children and infants may be given Triflam every 6 to 8 hours. It is important to take Triflam with food or milk so as to prevent stomach upset. If you are taking Triflam every day, remember to take it at the same time. Triflam is also available in combination with other drugs for treating cold and cough. If you have prescribed a combination containing Triflam, do not take any non-prescription drug containing Triflam as it might cause overdosage. Shake the drops and suspensions well before use.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Triflam cause ulcers of bleeding problems?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Triflam can cause bleeding problems, ulcers, and perforation in stomach and intestine. These complications might develop during any phase of the treatment without warning symptoms. The risk may be aggravated for people who consume NSAIDs for a long period of time, who are elderly, who have poor health and who drink alcohol while taking Triflam. It is important that you talk to your doctor if you ever had ulcers or any kind of bleeding disorders. Talk to your doctor immediately if you start developing symptoms like vomiting with blood, bloody stools, heartburn, and stomach pain

Question about 5 years ago

How safe is Triflam for children?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Triflam is safe to be used in children. It is the only drug which is approved to be used in children over 3 months of age. It has a good tolerability profile in children because of which it is used for the management of inflammation, mild pains, and fever in them. The pediatrician will direct you the correct dose and way to give it to your child.

Question about 5 years ago

Is it safe to use Triflam?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, it is safe to use the Triflam for as long as it is prescribed by a doctor. However, in some people it may cause some adverse reactions in which case, they should immediately speak to their doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Triflam work?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

During pain caused due to an injury, the brain releases a chemical known as prostaglandins. This chemical is also often responsible for causing fever, swelling or inflammation. Ibuprofen blocks the synthesis of this chemical and exerts its action.