Prolide 5mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Prolide 5mg Tablet is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used for the treatment of inflammatory conditions including joint disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, postoperative painful condition, fever, and period pain.
Prolide 5mg Tablet is used to treat pain and fever
Prolide 5mg Tablet is used to treat pain and fever
Uses of Prolide Tablet
Benefits of Prolide Tablet
In Pain relief
Prolide 5mg Tablet is used to treat aches and pains. It blocks chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It is effective in relieving pain caused by headache, migraine, nerve pain, toothache, sore throat, period (menstrual) pains, arthritis, and muscle aches. This medicine is very widely used and very rarely causes side effects if taken at the right dosage.
Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time.
Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time.
In Treatment of Fever
Prolide 5mg Tablet is also used to reduce a high temperature (fever). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever. It may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor.
Side effects of Prolide 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 Prolide
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
How to use Prolide 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. Prolide 5mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Prolide 5mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Prolide 5mg 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 Prolide 5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Prolide 5mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Prolide 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Prolide 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Prolide 5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Prolide 5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
UNSAFE
Prolide 5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Prolide 5mg Tablet is used to relieve pain, inflammation, and fever.
- Take it with food or milk to prevent upset stomach.
- Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Prolide 5mg Tablet as it can increase your risk of stomach problems.
- Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Diphenylethers Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
NSAID's-Non-Selective COX 1&2 Inhibitors (Others)
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Prolide 5mg Tablet an antibiotic?
Prolide 5mg Tablet 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.
Can I take Prolide 5mg Tablet with paracetamol?
Prolide 5mg Tablet 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.
Does Prolide 5mg Tablet contain aspirin?
Prolide 5mg Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drug). It does not contain aspirin.
Is Prolide 5mg Tablet safe?
Prolide 5mg Tablet is safe to use if taken at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
Can I take Prolide 5mg Tablet for headache?
Prolide 5mg Tablet can be taken for a headache only when advised by your doctor.
Does Prolide 5mg Tablet make you drowsy (feeling sleepy)?
Prolide 5mg Tablet does not make you feel drowsy at prescribed doses. However, an overdose of Prolide 5mg Tablet can make you drowsy (feeling sleepy).
Does Prolide 5mg Tablet contain sulphur?
No, Prolide 5mg Tablet does not contain sulphur.
What does Prolide 5mg Tablet treat or used for?
Prolide 5mg Tablet is used to treat acute pain, painful osteoarthritis (degeneration of joints) and primary dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) in adolescents and adults above 12 years old.
Can I take Prolide 5mg Tablet with ibuprofen?
Prolide 5mg Tablet 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>
Can I take Prolide 5mg Tablet with aspirin?
Prolide 5mg Tablet 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.
Is Prolide 5mg Tablet safe?
Yes, Prolide 5mg Tablet is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
Is Prolide 5mg Tablet banned?
No, Prolide 5mg Tablet is not banned in India.
Is Prolide 5mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
It is not known if Prolide 5mg Tablet is secreted in milk. So, any medicines containing Prolide 5mg Tablet are not to be used during breastfeeding.
Is Prolide 5mg Tablet safe in pregnancy?
No, Prolide 5mg Tablet 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 Prolide 5mg Tablet in the late stage of pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy.
Is Prolide 5mg Tablet safe in asthma?
Prolide 5mg Tablet 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.
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