Sumoflam Tablet

Sumoflam Tablet is a combination medicine that helps in relieving pain. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain, inflammation, and fever in various conditions. It also promotes healing at the site of inflammation. Sumoflam 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, diarrhea, stomach pain, increased liver enzymes, and heartburn. 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. Note: As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Sumoflam Tablet is banned for children under 12 years of age.

• Pain relief

Sumoflam Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Nimesulide, Paracetamol and Serratiopeptidase. Nimesulide is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and Paracetamol is an antipyretic (fever reducer). They work by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that cause pain and fever. Serratiopeptidase is an enzyme which works by breaking down abnormal proteins at the site of inflammation, and promotes healing.

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. Sumoflam Tablet is to be taken with food.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain
• Increased liver enzymes
• Heartburn

AlcoholUNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Sumoflam Tablet.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Sumoflam Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Sumoflam Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

DrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Sumoflam Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

KidneyCAUTION

Sumoflam Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Sumoflam Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Sumoflam Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Sumoflam Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Sumoflam 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.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Pain analgesics