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Cataflam at Alfaus.com Prescription Drugs Pharmacy
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Cataflam
is used to relieve the pain, tenderness, inflammation (swelling), and
stiffness caused by arthritis and gout. It also is used to relieve
other pain, including menstrual pain and pain after surgery or
childbirth. |
The
following information is intended to supplement, not
substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician,
pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be
construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe,
appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare
professional before using this drug.
Online Cataflam Use Indication:
Cataflam
comes as a regular and extended-release (long-lasting) tablet to take by
mouth. It usually is taken two to four times a day. Do not crush the
tablets; swallow them whole. Follow the directions on your prescription
label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part
you do not understand. Take Cataflam exactly as directed. Do not take
more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Cataflam Medication Side Effects:
Cataflam may cause side effects. Tell
your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
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stomach pain
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diarrhea
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heartburn
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upset stomach
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constipation
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gas or bloating
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headache
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dizziness
Some
Cataflam
side effects can be serious. The
following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call
your doctor immediately:
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black and tarry stools
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red blood in stools
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bloody vomit
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vomiting material that looks like
coffee grounds
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ringing in the ears
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swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or
lower legs
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unexplained weight gain
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excessive tiredness
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lack of energy
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itching
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pain in the upper right part of the
stomach
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yellowing of the skin or eyes
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flu-like symptoms
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rash
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hives
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difficulty breathing or swallowing
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pale skin
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fever
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confusion
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blurred vision
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changes in color vision
Precautions on using Cataflam Medication
Before taking Cataflam,
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tell your doctor and pharmacist if you
are allergic to Cataflam, aspirin or other NSAIDs such as ibuprofen
(Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), or any other
medications.
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tell your doctor and pharmacist what
prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional
supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention
any of the following: anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as
warfarin (Coumadin); aspirin; cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune);
digoxin (Lanoxin); diuretics ('water pills'); insulin and oral
medications for diabetes; lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid); methotrexate (Rheumatrex);
and phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton). Your doctor may need to change
the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side
effects.
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tell your doctor if you smoke or drink
large amounts of alcohol and if you have or have ever had stomach
problems such as ulcers; asthma; high blood pressure; lupus; porphyria;
liver, heart, or kidney disease; or swelling of the hands, feet,
ankles, or lower legs (fluid retention).
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tell your doctor if you are pregnant,
plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant
while taking Cataflam, call your doctor.
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if you are having surgery, including
dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking
Cataflam
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