Pyrifen Gel
Pyrifen Gel Products are primarily used for
Pain relief, Hay fever
About Pyrifen Gel Products
Pyrifen Gel Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Pyrifen Gel are Vomiting, Nausea1a, Diarrhea.
How Pyrifen Gel Products work
Nimesulide is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Patient Concerns about Pyrifen Gel Products
Frequently asked questions about Pyrifen Gel Products
Frequently asked questions about Nimesulide
Q. Is Pyrifen Gel Capsule an antibiotic?
Pyrifen Gel Capsule is not an antibiotic, it belongs to the class of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drug) which helps in relieving pain associated with various disease conditions.
Q. Can I take Pyrifen Gel Capsule with paracetamol?
Pyrifen Gel Capsule and paracetamol belong to the same class of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drugs). Taking the two medicines together is not advisable as it may increase the potential for gastric ulceration and bleeding. However, please consult your doctor before using the two medicines together.
Q. Does Pyrifen Gel Capsule contain aspirin?
Pyrifen Gel Capsule is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drug). It does not contain aspirin.
Q. Is Pyrifen Gel Capsule safe?
Pyrifen Gel Capsule is safe to use if taken at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Can I take Pyrifen Gel Capsule for headache?
Pyrifen Gel Capsule can be taken for a headache only when advised by your doctor.
Q. Does Pyrifen Gel Capsule make you drowsy (feeling sleepy)?
Pyrifen Gel Capsule does not make you feel drowsy at prescribed doses. However, an overdose of Pyrifen Gel Capsule can make you drowsy (feeling sleepy).
Q. Does Pyrifen Gel Capsule contain sulphur?
No, Pyrifen Gel Capsule does not contain sulphur.
Q. What does Pyrifen Gel Capsule treat or used for?
Pyrifen Gel Capsule is used to treat acute pain, painful osteoarthritis (degeneration of joints) and primary dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) in adolescents and adults above 12 years old.
Q. Can I take Pyrifen Gel Capsule with ibuprofen?
Pyrifen Gel Capsule can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, taking the two medicines together is not advisable as it may increase the potential for gastric ulceration and bleeding. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.<br>
Q. Can I take Pyrifen Gel Capsule with aspirin?
Pyrifen Gel Capsule can be taken with aspirin. No drug-drug interactions have been clinically observed between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Is Pyrifen Gel Capsule safe?
Yes, Pyrifen Gel Capsule is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
Q. Is Pyrifen Gel Capsule banned?
No, Pyrifen Gel Capsule is not banned in India.
Q. Is Pyrifen Gel Capsule safe during breastfeeding?
It is not known if Pyrifen Gel Capsule is secreted in milk. So, any medicines containing Pyrifen Gel Capsule are not to be used during breastfeeding.
Q. Is Pyrifen Gel Capsule safe in pregnancy?
No, Pyrifen Gel Capsule is not safe to be used in pregnancy especially in the last three months. There have been reports of kidney failure in newborn babies if the mother was taking Pyrifen Gel Capsule in the late stage of pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy.
Q. Is Pyrifen Gel Capsule safe in asthma?
Pyrifen Gel Capsule is reported to be safe in patients with asthma if taken as advised by your doctor. However, always share your disease history with the doctor in case you have asthma and you are advised to take other medicines.