Enzoflam TP 325 mg/37.5 mg Tablet

Enzoflam TP 325 mg/37.5 mg Tablet is used a pain-relieving medication. It is primarily used to treat acute pain. The conditions of acute pain include backache, headache, arthritis and toothache, etc.

This medication is a combination of paracetamol and tramadol. These drugs fall under the class of analgesics, belonging to the category of NSAID and opioid agonist, respectively. This medication also reduces pain in the body caused due to fever.

You should not consume this tablet if:

• You are allergic to this medicine.
• You are suffering from a serious liver disorder.
• You normally consume more than 3 alcohol beverages per day or have a history of alcoholism.

You must not take the medicine in more than the amount prescribed or longer than the prescribed period. It can be taken with food or without it, but you must take it, in the same way, every day.

The medicine must be swallowed whole, without trying to crush, break or mixing it in water. As it is a pain reliever, it is unlikely that you will miss a dose. In case you do, refrain from taking two doses together to make up for the missed one.

• Acute Pain

• Allergy

• Analgesic Nephropathy (Kidney Disease)

• Liver Disease

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Fever

• Allergic Skin Reaction

• Gastric / Mouth Ulcer

• Anemia

• Fatigue

• Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (Sjs)

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect lasts for an average of 4-6 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of Paracetamol (primary constituent of this medication) can be observed within an hour of oral administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Consult your doctor before using this medication.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Breastfeeding women must consult doctor before using this medication.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

This medication is a combination of Paracetamol and Tramadol. Both the drugs fall under the class of analgesic. Thus medications produce its action following two different paths of the mechanism of action.

Firstly, it selectively inhibits enzyme function in the brain which allows it to treat pain and fever. It activates certain receptors in the brain that inhibit pain signals.

Secondly, it acts on certain specific pain receptors in the brain and inhibits the reuptake of norepinephrine, serotonin. It also enhances the release of serotonin thereby changing the perception and response to pain.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  N/A

  You should avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine. Symptoms like fever, chills, rashes, joint pain and swelling, excessive weakness, nausea should be immediately reported to the doctor.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  5-HIAA Urine Test

  You may get a false-positive result for this test if you take Enzoflam TP 325 mg/37.5 mg Tablet.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Medicine

  This medication interacts with Carbamazepine, Fluoxetine, Ketoconazole, Ofloxacin and others.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  This medication interacts with Liver Disease, Seizures and others.

• Ques : What is Enzoflam TP 325 mg/37.5 mg Tablet?

  Ans : This medicine performs its action by obstructing the release of pain and fever chemical messengers.

• Ques : What are the uses of Enzoflam TP 325 mg/37.5 mg Tablet?

  Ans : This medication is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like Post immunization pyrexia, menstrual cramps and fever.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Enzoflam TP 325 mg/37.5 mg Tablet?

  Ans : Side effects include allergic reaction, gastric ulcers, fatigue and anemia. Apart from these, using Paracetamol may further lead to stevens johnson syndrome, nausea and vomiting. If any of these symptoms occur often or on daily basis, a doctor should be urgently consulted.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Enzoflam TP 325 mg/37.5 mg Tablet?

  Ans : It should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.

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• Tramadol- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [Cited 10 February 2020]. Available from:

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  https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00193