Manufacturer: Helios Pharmaceuticals
Salt Composition : Diclofenac(25mg)
Xeroflam 25mg Injection is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self administer. Inform your doctor if you have any history of heart disease or stroke. Please consult your doctor in case any injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness are observed.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, limb discomfort, and injection site reactions. 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. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems.
Xeroflam 25mg Injection 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).
Diclofenac binds extensively to plasma albumin. The area under the plasma concentration-time curve (AUC) of diclofenac is proportional to the dose for oral doses between 25 to 150 mg. Substantial concentrations of drug are attained in synovial fluid, which is the proposed site of action for NSAIDs.
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 Xeroflam
Limb pain
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Edema (swelling)
Nausea
Headache
Dizziness
Vomiting
Itching
Flatulence
Indigestion
Pain in extremities
ischaemic heart disease.
peripheral arterial disease.
cerebrovascular disease.
congestive heart failure (New York Heart Association [NYHA] classification II–IV)
Xeroflam 25mg Injection 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.
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Xeroflam 25mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Xeroflam 25mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
This treatment is the indicated regimen for migraines, osteoarthritis, generalized pain, primary dysmenorrhea, and rheumatoid arthritis. Diclofenac epolamine is available as a 1.3% transdermal patch to be applied twice daily over the affected area to relieve pain and inflammation.
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Kindly do not self administer.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose, please consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
You have been prescribed Xeroflam 25mg Injection to relieve pain and inflammation.
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.
It may cause dizziness, drowsiness or visual disturbances. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Xeroflam 25mg Injection as it can cause excessive drowsiness and increase your risk of stomach problems.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.
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.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. How should Xeroflam 25mg Injection injection be administered?
Xeroflam 25mg Injection injection should only be given by a healthcare professional. It can be given deep into the muscle (intramuscularly), preferably in buttock, under the skin (subcutaneously), or directly into a vein (intravenously) as a bolus and not as infusion. The dose should not exceed the prescribed quantity and injection should not be given for more than 2 days.
Q. What is the most important information I need to know about Xeroflam 25mg Injection?
It is important to know that Xeroflam 25mg Injection may increase your chance of having a heart attack or stroke. The risk is more if you take higher doses and have been using the medicine for a longer time. Also, taking Xeroflam 25mg Injection may cause ulcers, bleeding, or holes in your stomach and intestine. These problems may happen without warning symptoms at any time during treatment and may even cause death. Therefore, if you encounter any such problems, consult your doctor immediately.
Q. Is Xeroflam 25mg Injection a good painkiller?
Xeroflam 25mg Injection is effective in relieving pain and inflammation. It is used for various sorts of pain such as sprains, strains and other injuries. It is also helpful in various types of arthritis, gout, pain and inflammation following surgery.
Q. Can Xeroflam 25mg Injection hurt your kidneys?
Long-term use and high doses of Xeroflam 25mg Injection may cause renal problems such as protein or blood in urine and painful urination. Patients who are at maximum risk of developing kidney problems include people who are dehydrated, have heart failure, impaired kidney function, hypertension, elderly, who are on medicines which cause excess urination (diuretics), or medicines which have significant impact on kidney function. Hence, for such patients kidney function monitoring is recommended.
