Lofen MR Tablet is a combination medicine which helps in relieving muscle pain. It relieves muscle stiffness or spasm and improves the movement of muscles. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain, inflammation, and fever.

Lofen MR Tablet is a combination of NSAID-nonselective COX 1&2 inhibitor (acetic acid), analgesic & antipyretic-PCM, skeletal muscle relaxant-centrally acting, and antacid.

Uses of Lofen MR Tablet

Muscle pain

Benefits of Lofen MR Tablet

In Muscle pain

Lofen MR Tablet treats muscle pain by relaxing stiff muscles. It also reduces swelling in the muscles. Altogether, it helps in easy movement and reduces discomfort. Once you see some improvement, you can start doing therapy exercises (such as walking or breathing exercises) that will help you get your strength back more quickly. Magnesium Trisilicate, an inorganic salt present in Lofen MR Tablet prevents acidity that may occur due to the painkillers.

Side effects of Lofen MR 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 Lofen MR

Nausea
Vomiting
Stomach pain
Loss of appetite
Sleepiness

How to use Lofen MR 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. Lofen MR Tablet is to be taken with food.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lofen MR Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Lofen MR Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Lofen MR Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Lofen MR Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Lofen MR Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lofen MR Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Lofen MR Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lofen MR Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, the use of Lofen MR Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

What if you forget to take Lofen MR Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Lofen MR 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.

Lofen MR Tablet

₹3.75/Tablet

Aldol MR Tablet

Altar Healthcare Pvt Ltd

₹3.9/tablet

4% costlier

Dicloruth MR Tablet

Ruth Biotech Pvt Ltd

₹4.5/tablet

20% costlier

Beenac Tablet

Esskay Bee Pharma

₹3.85/tablet

3% costlier

Quick tips

Lofen MR Tablet

You have been prescribed Lofen MR Tablet to get relief from pain and stiffness in the muscles.
Along with taking Lofen MR Tablet, your doctor might advise you to undergo physiotherapy to get relief from pain.
You might experience nausea, ask your doctor to prescribe you an antiemetic (anti-sickness medicine) if it troubles you.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures, heart disease, or stroke.
Liver problems may occur while you are using this medicine. Stop using this medicine and check with your doctor right away if you are having more than one of these symptoms: abdominal pain, clay-colored stools, dark urine, fever, itching, loss of appetite, tiredness, or yellow eyes or skin.

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Patient concerns

Need general physician for muscle pain

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

for muscle pain u need to consult , where and since when u have pain

Im having a pain slightly left side on chest i went to doctor last night he said it might be due to acidity and gave me a injection but its still paining the same i took ecg but its normal My bp was 100/70 last night

Dr. Saurabh Arora

Cardiology

May be muscle painCan take paracetamol for same

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