Product introduction
Oflapoon Alu Tablet is a pain-relieving medicine. It is taken to treat inflammatory conditions, including joint disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, postoperative painful conditions, fever, and period pain.
Oflapoon Alu Tablet should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. 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 this will make the medicine less effective.
Some common side effects of this medicine include diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. 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.
To make sure Oflapoon Alu Tablet is safe for you, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Oflapoon Alu Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnant or lactating women and patients with kidney or liver diseases.
Note: As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Oflapoon Alu Tablet is banned for children under 12 years of age.
Uses of Oflapoon Tablet
Benefits of Oflapoon Tablet
In Pain relief
Oflapoon Alu Tablet is 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 longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time.
Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time.
In Treatment of Fever
Oflapoon Alu Tablet is also 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.
Side effects of Oflapoon Tablet
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 Oflapoon
- Increased liver enzymes
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
How to use Oflapoon Tablet
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. Oflapoon Alu Tablet should be taken with or after food.
How Oflapoon Tablet works
Oflapoon Alu Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Oflapoon Alu Tablet
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Oflapoon Alu Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Oflapoon Alu Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Oflapoon Alu Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CAUTION
Oflapoon Alu Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
UNSAFE
Oflapoon Alu Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.
What if you forget to take Oflapoon Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Oflapoon Alu 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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Oflapoon Alu Tablet
₹1.38/Tablet
I Nid Tablet
Iatros Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹3.38/tablet
145% costlier
Mazic Tablet
Shrinivas Gujarat Laboratories Pvt Ltd
₹2.02/tablet
46% costlier
Nimtop P Tablet
Reliance Formulation Pvt Ltd
₹2.91/tablet
111% costlier
Zap Tablet
Norwest Pharmaceuticals Inc
₹1.83/tablet
33% costlier
Resinim Plus Tablet
Resilient Cosmecueticals Pvt Ltd
₹2.91/tablet
111% costlier
Quick tips
- Take it with food or milk to prevent an 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.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Oflapoon Alu Tablet as it can increase your risk of stomach problems.
- 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Diphenylethers
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
NSAID's-Non-Selective COX 1&2 Inhibitors (Others)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Oflapoon with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of serious side effects of Methotrexate.
Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of serious side effects of Methotrexate.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your tacrolimus levels, potassium levels and kidney function closely. They may adjust the doses as per the observations.
Co
Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of serious side effects of Methotrexate.
Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of serious side effects of Methotrexate.
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Oflapoon Alu Tablet an antibiotic?
Oflapoon Alu Tablet is not an antibiotic, it belongs to the class of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drugs) which help in relieving pain associated with various conditions.
Can I take Oflapoon Alu Tablet with paracetamol?
Oflapoon Alu Tablet and paracetamol belong to the same class of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drugs). Taking the two medicines together is not advisable as it may increase the potential for gastric ulceration and bleeding. However, please consult your doctor before using the two medicines together.
Is Oflapoon Alu Tablet safe?
Oflapoon Alu Tablet is safe to use if taken at the prescribed dose and duration advised by your doctor.
Can I take Oflapoon Alu Tablet for headaches?
Oflapoon Alu Tablet can be taken for a headache only when advised by your doctor.
Is Oflapoon Alu Tablet banned?
No, Oflapoon Alu Tablet is not banned in India. However, as per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Oflapoon Alu Tablet is banned for children under 12 years of age.
Is Oflapoon Alu Tablet safe in pregnancy?
No, Oflapoon Alu Tablet is not safe to be used in pregnancy, especially in the last three months. There have been reports of kidney failure in newborn babies if the mother was taking Oflapoon Alu Tablet in the late stage of pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy.
Want to share the information?
Disclaimer:
Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Grosser T, Smyth E, FitzGerald GA. Anti-Inflammatory, Antipyretic, and Analgesic Agents; Pharmacotherapy of Gout. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 509p. 992.
- Nimesulide [Summary of Product Characteristics]. [Accessed 05 May 2025] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Khandelwal Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Address: KHANDELWAL LABORATORIES PVT. LTD, 79/87 D.LADPATH, MUMBAI 400 033, INDIA
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: March, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Oflapoon Alu Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: March, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Oflapoon Alu Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
In case of any issues, contact us
Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Lab tests offered by us
Related/Popular tests
MRP
₹13.83
Inclusive of all taxes
10.0 tablets in 1 strip
New GST benefit included in this MRP, may differ from label
Get by Saturday, 6 December
Delivering to: