Ostofen 50mg Capsule

Ketoprofen (50mg)

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Ostofen 50mg Capsule is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used to treat conditions such as painful flare-ups of rheumatism, arthritis, strained muscles and tendons, and gout. It also used to treat other painful conditions of the bone or muscle and pain and inflammation following orthopedic surgery.

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Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS,
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General Information

Contains

Ketoprofen (50mg)

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Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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Product introduction

Ostofen 50mg Capsule should be taken with food to avoid stomach upset and reduce side effects. 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 it will become less effective if you do.

The common side effects of this medicine include vomiting, stomach pain, nausea, and indigestion. 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.

This medicine is generally considered safe but is not suitable for everybody. Before you take it, you should tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, asthma, blood disorders, or drink a lot of alcohol. Also, tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe. It is best to avoid drinking alcohol while using this medicine.

Uses of Ostofen Capsule

Pain relief

Benefits of Ostofen Capsule

Pain relief
Ostofen 50mg Capsule is a common painkiller 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 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 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.

Side effects of Ostofen Capsule

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 Ostofen

Vomiting
Nausea
Indigestion
Stomach pain

How to use Ostofen Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Ostofen 50mg Capsule should be taken with or after food.

How Ostofen Capsule works

Ostofen 50mg Capsule is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever, pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

Quick tips

You have been prescribed Ostofen 50mg Capsule to relieve pain and inflammation.
Take it with food or milk to prevent 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.
Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within two hours of taking Ostofen 50mg Capsule.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Ostofen 50mg Capsule as it can increase your risk of stomach problems.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.
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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ostofen 50mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Ostofen 50mg Capsule during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Ostofen 50mg Capsule should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.

Driving

UNSAFE

Ostofen 50mg Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
You may feel sleepy, dizzy, faint, your eyesight may be affected or you may have a fit while taking Ostofen 50mg Capsule and this may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Ostofen 50mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advised while you are taking this medicine. Use of Ostofen 50mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Ostofen 50mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Ostofen with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Tacrolimus (Oral Route)

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.

Severe

Methotrexate (Injection Route)

Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts.

Severe

Methotrexate (Injection Route)

Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts.

Severe

Methotrexate (Injection Route)

Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts.

Severe

Methotrexate (Injection Route)

Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts.

Frequently asked questions

Does Ostofen 50mg Capsule raise blood pressure?

In a few cases, Ostofen 50mg Capsule may cause an increase in blood pressure. Before taking Ostofen 50mg Capsule, you should inform your doctor if you have high blood pressure. Also, inform your doctor about the medicines that you might be taking for it. Doctors prescribe this medicine to people with high blood pressure only if the benefits outweigh the risks. In fact, patients with uncontrolled blood pressure should be very careful and should regularly monitor their blood pressure while on Ostofen 50mg Capsule.

What happens if you take Ostofen 50mg Capsule on an empty stomach?

Taking Ostofen 50mg Capsule on an empty stomach may cause nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, burning sensation in food pipe, and stomach pain. Therefore, Ostofen 50mg Capsule should be taken with a glass of water either with meals or just after meals. Your doctor may also recommend taking an antacid with Ostofen 50mg Capsule to avoid stomach upset.

Can you drink alcohol with Ostofen 50mg Capsule?

If you are taking high doses of Ostofen 50mg Capsule or a long-term treatment or both, then you should restrict or avoid alcohol. The reason being, taking both of them together increases your chances of ulcers and bleeding. It may also result in holes in the stomach and intestine (gastrointestinal perforation). These are serious side effects of Ostofen 50mg Capsule which may be life-threatening. Discuss with your doctor if you are not sure.

Can I take Ostofen 50mg Capsule during pregnancy?

Avoid taking Ostofen 50mg Capsule during pregnancy as it may put your pregnancy and your unborn baby at risk. There have been reports of miscarriage and defects in the heart of the baby. But, if it is necessary to take it, then your doctor may prescribe a low dose for the shortest duration. This is applicable for the first 6 months of pregnancy. Ostofen 50mg Capsule should not be given during the last 3 months of pregnancy as it may cause various defects in the baby and may also prolong labor.

Can Ostofen 50mg Capsule make you sleepy?

Yes, Ostofen 50mg Capsule may cause sleepiness. It may also cause dizziness, visual disturbances, drowsiness, fits, and spinning sensation. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you experience these symptoms. Consult your doctor if you are not sure.

How long can you take Ostofen 50mg Capsule?

Take Ostofen 50mg Capsule only as long as advised by your doctor. Do not take it for longer than the recommended period of time. Long-term treatment with Ostofen 50mg Capsule and at high doses can cause an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, ulcers, bleeding, or holes in the stomach and intestine. These symptoms can occur at any time without warning.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Benzophenones

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

NSAID's- Non-Selective COX 1&2 Inhibitors (propionic acid)

References

Furst DE, Ulrich RW, Varkey-Altamirano C. Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs, Disease Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs, Nonopioids Analgesics, & Drugs Used in Gout. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 627.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 759-60.
Ketoprofen. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Inc; 2007. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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Name: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Off. Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380 009., Gujarat, India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Ostofen Capsule

Benefits of Ostofen Capsule

Side effects of Ostofen Capsule

How to use Ostofen Capsule

How Ostofen Capsule works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Tacrolimus (Oral Route)

Methotrexate (Injection Route)

Methotrexate (Injection Route)

Methotrexate (Injection Route)

Methotrexate (Injection Route)

Frequently asked questions

Does Ostofen 50mg Capsule raise blood pressure?

What happens if you take Ostofen 50mg Capsule on an empty stomach?

Can you drink alcohol with Ostofen 50mg Capsule?

Can I take Ostofen 50mg Capsule during pregnancy?

Can Ostofen 50mg Capsule make you sleepy?

How long can you take Ostofen 50mg Capsule?

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