Parben Tablet is a pain-relieving medicine. It reduces pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis. It may also relieve muscle pain, back pain, toothache, or pain in the ear and throat.
Parben Tablet should be taken with or without food. It should be taken regularly as advised by your doctor. Your doctor may change the dose and time between doses according to your pain level and needs. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by your doctor.
Some of the common side effects of this medicine include nausea, dizziness and diarrhoea. You should let your doctor know if any of these side effects bother you or if they do not go away with time. Your doctor may help you with ways to reduce or prevent these side effects by prescribing an alternative medicine or adjusting the dose.
Parben Tablet may not be suitable for everyone. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, or liver or have stomach ulcers. Also, tell your doctor about all the other medicines you take to ensure they are safe. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using Parben Tablet.
Parben Tablet is used for short-term relief of pain, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect joints and muscles. Some of the conditions in which Parben Tablet is used are rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, muscle pain, back pain, toothache, or pain in the ear and throat. 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. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
Side effects of Parben 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 Parben
Nausea
Diarrhea
Increased liver enzymes
How to use Parben 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. Parben Tablet may be taken with or without food.
How Parben Tablet works
Parben Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Aceclofenac and Paracetamol. These medicines work by blocking the action of chemical messengers responsible for pain, fever and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Parben Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Parben 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Parben Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Parben Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Parben Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed. Use of Parben Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
UNSAFE
Parben Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. However, the use of Parben Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
What if you forget to take Parben Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Parben 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.
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You have been prescribed this combination medicine to relieve pain and inflammation.
Take it with food to avoid getting an upset stomach.
Do not take Parben Tablet with any other medicine containing paracetamol (drugs for pain, fever, cough, and cold) without first asking your doctor.
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Parben Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness and increase the risk of liver damage.
If you have muscle pain, your doctor might advise you to undergo physiotherapy and take Parben Tablet to relieve the pain.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers before taking this medicine.
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FAQs
What is Parben Tablet?
Parben Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Aceclofenac and Paracetamol. It relieves pain and inflammation by lowering the levels of chemical substances in the body that cause them.
Can I stop taking Parben Tablet when my pain is relieved?
If you are using the medication for a condition associated with long-term pain, then Parben Tablet should be continued for as long as advised by your physician. It can be discontinued if you are using it for short-term pain relief.
Can the use of Parben Tablet cause nausea and vomiting?
Yes, the use of Parben Tablet can cause nausea and vomiting. Taking it with milk, food, or antacids can prevent nausea. Avoid eating fatty or fried foods along with this medication. In case of vomiting, drink plenty of water or other fluids by taking small, frequent sips. Talk to your doctor if vomiting persists and you notice signs of dehydration, like dark-colored, strong-smelling urine and a low frequency of urination. Do not take any other medicine without speaking to your doctor.
Can the use of Parben Tablet cause dizziness?
Yes, using Parben Tablet can cause dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady, or lightheaded) in some patients. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, it is better to rest for some time and resume once you feel better.
Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Parben Tablet?
The use of Parben Tablet is considered to be harmful for patients with known allergy to any of the components or excipients of this medicine or in patients with known allergy to other painkillers (NSAIDs). It should preferably be avoided in patients with a history of stomach ulcers or patients with active, recurrent stomach ulcers/bleeding. It should also be avoided in patients with a history of heart failure, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease.
Can Parben Tablet be taken with vitamin B-complex?
Yes, Parben Tablet can be taken with vitamin B-complex preparations. While Parben Tablet helps relieve pain, vitamin B-complex can help correct the deficiency that might be causing the underlying painful condition.
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