INTRODUCTION:
In Pain relief Safeguard-SR 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-SR 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.
Uses / Indications:
Pain relief
BENEFITS/INSTRUCTION:
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-SR Tablet is to be taken with food.
Side Effects:
Vomiting | Indigestion | Diarrhea | Loss of appetite
How it works:
Safeguard-SR Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Diclofenac and Misoprostol which relieve pain. Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by suppressing the production of chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and pain. However, it may lead to stomach upset or stomach ulcers. Misoprostol is a prostaglandin analogue which helps protect your stomach and prevents ulcers.
Pregnancy interaction:
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
LACTATION INTERACTION:
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alcohol Interaction:
UNSAFE
DRIVING INTERACTION:
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Interactions / Warnings:
- Alcohol : UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Safeguard-SR Tablet. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Safeguard-SR Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Safeguard-SR Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether Safeguard-SR Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. - Kidney : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Safeguard-SR Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Safeguard-SR Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Description:
Safeguard-SR 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-SR 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.
Expert advice:
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-SR Tablet is to be taken with food.
Medicine interaction:
Always consult a healthcare professional before using any medication. If you have specific questions about a particular medicine, please consult a pharmacist or a doctor for personalized advice
Liver Interaction:
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
KIDNEY INTERACTION:
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
IF MISS:
If you miss a dose of Safeguard-SR 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.
SAFETY ADVICE:
- Alcohol : UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Safeguard-SR Tablet. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Safeguard-SR Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Safeguard-SR Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether Safeguard-SR Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. - Kidney : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Safeguard-SR Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Safeguard-SR Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
FACT BOX:
Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::PAIN ANALGESICS
MANUFACTURER ADDRESS:
4F10, Ballad Estates, Tarnaka, Hyderabad - 500017, TS, India.