Safeguard 75 Tablet
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Safeguard 75 Tablet is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used to treat pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis. It is also used to relieve muscle pain, back pain, toothache, or pain in the ear and throat.
Safeguard 75 Tablet should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. The dose will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should take it as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by the doctor.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, indigestion, diarrhea, and loss of appetite. If any of these side effects bother you or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the side effects.
Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of ulcer or bleeding in your stomach, high blood pressure, or have any trouble with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting treatment. You should also avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medicine, as alcohol can cause excessive drowsiness.
Uses of Safeguard Tablet
Benefits of Safeguard Tablet
In Pain relief
Safeguard 75 Tablet relieves pain, reduce swelling and ease inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondolytis. It also gives relief from muscle and back pain, toothache, or pain in the ear and throat. It works by reducing substances in the body that causes pain and swelling. Safeguard 75 Tablet contains an active ingredient that protects your stomach from ulcers that may occur due to this medicine. Take it as prescribed to get the most benefit. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
Side effects of Safeguard 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 Safeguard
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Indigestion
- Diarrhea
- Loss of appetite
How to use Safeguard 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. Safeguard 75 Tablet should be taken with or after food.
How Safeguard Tablet works
Safeguard 75 Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Diclofenac and Misoprostol which relieve pain.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Safeguard 75 Tablet.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Safeguard 75 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
Safeguard 75 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 Safeguard 75 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
UNSAFE
Safeguard 75 Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided.
Liver
CAUTION
Safeguard 75 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
What if you forget to take Safeguard Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Safeguard 75 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.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Safeguard 75 Tablet is used to treat various painful conditions.
- Safeguard 75 Tablet should be taken with, or straight after, a meal or snack. This helps to reduce the risk of stomach upset.
- Stick to simple meals and avoid spicy rich food in order to avoid feeling sick (nausea).
- Drink plenty of water while taking Safeguard 75 Tablet.
- If you have asthma, symptoms such as wheeze or breathlessness might become worse by Safeguard 75 Tablet. If this happens to you, consult your doctor immediately.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Safeguard 75 Tablet
Once A Day
54%
Twice A Day
46%
FAQs
What is Safeguard 75 Tablet used for?
Safeguard 75 Tablet is prescribed to adults who have osteoarthritis, or rheumatoid arthritis, and are also at high risk of stomach, or intestinal ulcers caused by regular NSAID use. It helps relieve arthritis symptoms while reducing the risk of ulcer complications.<br>
Who should not take Safeguard 75 Tablet?
Safeguard 75 Tablet should not be taken by people who are pregnant, have had coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) heart surgery, have an active stomach, or intestinal bleeding, have asthma, or allergic reactions triggered by aspirin, or other NSAIDs, or are allergic to diclofenac, misoprostol, or ingredients in the medicine. These conditions can lead to serious and potentially life-threatening reactions.<br>
Why is pregnancy such a strict contraindication for Safeguard 75 Tablet?
One of the medicines present in Safeguard 75 Tablet, misoprostol, can cause miscarriage, severe uterine bleeding, premature birth, or birth defects, which is why this medicine must never be used during pregnancy or given to someone who might be pregnant. Women must be fully informed about this risk.<br>
What heart-related risks should I know before starting Safeguard 75 Tablet?
One of the medicines present in Safeguard 75 Tablet, diclofenac, increases the risk of heart attack and stroke, which can happen without warning, and may be fatal. This risk is higher with long-term use, or in people who already have heart disease. It must not be used around CABG surgery.<br>
What serious stomach or intestinal risks should I be aware of during Safeguard 75 Tablet treatment?
Safeguard 75 Tablet can cause bleeding, ulcers, or tears in the stomach or intestines, which may occur suddenly without warning symptoms. Elderly patients and those with a past ulcer or GI bleeding are at higher risk, even with the protective effect of misoprostol.<br>
Can Safeguard 75 Tablet affect my kidneys or liver?
One of the medicines present in Safeguard 75 Tablet, diclofenac, can cause kidney problems (especially in people with dehydration, heart failure, or existing kidney disease), and can also cause liver damage. Doctors may stop the medicine if liver tests become abnormal or symptoms suggest liver disease.<br>
What symptoms should I report immediately while taking Safeguard 75 Tablet?
While taking Safeguard 75 Tablet, you should seek urgent medical help if you notice chest pain, weakness on one side, trouble speaking, black or bloody stools, vomiting blood, severe stomach pain, yellowing of the eyes/skin, swelling, rapid weight gain, reduced urine output, or difficulty breathing, or allergic-type reactions. These may be signs of serious complications requiring immediate care.<br>
Can Safeguard 75 Tablet trigger asthma symptoms?
Yes. People who have aspirin-sensitive asthma should not take Safeguard 75 Tablet, as it may cause dangerous breathing reactions. Even in non-aspirin-sensitive asthma, close monitoring is required.<br>
Are there any serious skin reactions with Safeguard 75 Tablet I should watch for?
Rare but severe skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, widespread rash, blistering, or peeling may occur after taking Safeguard 75 Tablet. Stop the medicine, and get medical help at the first sign of skin changes.<br>
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- Diclofenac + Misoprostol. Sandwich, Kent: Pfizer Limited; 2002 [revised Feb. 2019]. [Accessed 22 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Country of origin: India
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