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Retense OD Tablet ER

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Product introduction

Retense OD Tablet ER is a pain relieving medicine. It is used to treat acute and chronic pain associated with various conditions such as muscle pain, headache, nerve pain, postoperative pain, and menstrual cramps. It is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age.

Retense OD Tablet ER can be taken with or without food. 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 of the common side effects of this medicine include fatigue, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, dryness in mouth, and abdominal bloating. If any of these side effects do not go away 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 it is safe for you, before taking this medicine, 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. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

Uses of Retense Tablet ER

Benefits of Retense Tablet ER

In Pain relief

Retense OD Tablet ER helps relieve moderate to severe pain in conditions that affect joints and muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It can help relieve pain in conditions like muscle pain, headache, nerve pain, postoperative pain, and menstrual cramps. The dose and duration will be decided by the doctor depending on the condition you are being treated for. This medicine helps one go about their daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Side effects of Retense Tablet ER

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 Retense

  • Fatigue
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Tremors
  • Heartburn
  • Vomiting
  • Abdominal pain
  • Constipation
  • Loss of appetite
  • Depression
  • Headache
  • Abdominal discomfort
  • Sleep disturbance
  • Increased sweating
  • Restlessness
  • Nervousness
  • Flatulence
  • Diarrhea

How to use Retense Tablet ER

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. Retense OD Tablet ER may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Retense Tablet ER works

Retense OD Tablet ER decreases the perception of pain by blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
Retense OD Tablet ER may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Retense OD Tablet ER may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Retense OD Tablet ER during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Retense OD Tablet ER alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Retense OD Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Retense OD Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Retense OD Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Retense OD Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Retense Tablet ER?

If you miss a dose of Retense OD Tablet ER, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • Retense OD Tablet ER is given when pain killers (NSAIDs) cannot be given due to gastric damage caused by them.
  • Inform your doctor before starting Retense OD Tablet ER if
    • You have an underlying liver disease
    • You take alcohol regularly
    • You are pregnant or planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Get your liver function tests done before starting Retense OD Tablet ER and follow up tests every week while you are taking the medicine.
  • Stop taking Retense OD Tablet ER and immediately inform your doctor if you get any symptoms of liver disease like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or yellow colored urine.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Pyridine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Selective neuronal potassium channel openers (SNEPCO)

Patient concerns

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One of my teeth is sensitive. It some times pains
Dr. Abhijit Gambhir
Dental Surgery
sensitivity has many causative factors for relief of pain you can take pain killers it will give temporary relief
fever and 2 months pregnant can take combiflan
Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
No take Crocin for pain relief
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FAQs

Q. Is Retense OD Tablet ER beneficial in the treatment of fibromyalgia?

Yes, Retense OD Tablet ER is seen to be beneficial in the treatment of fibromyalgia in some clinical studies, however, Retense OD Tablet ER is yet to get formal regulatory approval for this condition. Fibromyalgia is a disease that is characterized by musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and depression.

Q. What is the benefit of using Retense OD Tablet ER with paracetamol?

Both Retense OD Tablet ER and paracetamol help in relieving pain but they work in entirely different ways. When paracetamol is given with Retense OD Tablet ER, pain relief is better as compared to single drug use. However, both can cause liver toxicity, so monitoring of liver function is very important when taken together.

Q. Does Retense OD Tablet ER cause liver toxicity?

Yes, Retense OD Tablet ER causes liver toxicity. Use of Retense OD Tablet ER is contraindicated in patients with an underlying liver disease.

Q. Can Retense OD Tablet ER be used for the treatment of osteoarthritis pain?

Retense OD Tablet ER can be used for the relief of pain associated with osteorthritis and post orthopedic surgery pain. It is especially useful for patients who cannot take NSAIDs because of the risk of NSAID-induced gastritis.

Q. Does use of Retense OD Tablet ER cause green discoloration of urine?

There have been case reports that Retense OD Tablet ER causes green discoloration of urine. However, this is not a very commonly seen effect. Inform your doctor if you experience this symptom.

Q. Is Retense OD Tablet ER useful in the treatment of epilpesy?

Retense OD Tablet ER is not approved for the treatment of epilepsy. However, a few animal studies have shown a beneficial effect of Retense OD Tablet ER for treating epilepsy and this effect is still being explored.

Q. Would I experience any withdrawal symptoms once I stop using Retense OD Tablet ER?

Yes, you can experience withdrawal symptoms once you stop using Retense OD Tablet ER like sweating, tremor, and mood alterations with long term use of Retense OD Tablet ER. Inform your doctor if you have these symptoms.

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Marketer details

Name: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Address: Plot no 107/108,Namli block , Ranipool, East Sikkim 737135
Country of origin: India

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