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Tufnil 200 mg

Tablet

Generic: Tolfenamic Acid

Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Therapeutic Class: Anti-Migraine (NSAID)

Indications

Treatment of acute attacks of migraine.

Pharmacology

Tolfenamic acid is a fenamate NSAID. It inhibits cyclo-oxygenase and prostaglandin synthesis and so relieves the pain of a migraine attack.

Dosage & Administration

Adult: 200 mg at the onset of a migraine attack; the dose may be repeated once after 1 to 2 hours if needed. Not recommended for children.

Side Effects

Indigestion, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, headache, dizziness and skin rash. Painful urination may occur, most often in men.

Precautions & Warnings

Take with plenty of water. Use with caution in the elderly and in asthma, hypertension, heart, kidney or liver disease and a history of peptic ulcer.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to tolfenamic acid, aspirin or other NSAIDs. Active peptic ulcer or gastro-intestinal bleeding. Severe heart failure, severe kidney or liver impairment. Last trimester of pregnancy.

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place, away from light. Keep out of the reach of children.

This information is for reference only. Always consult a qualified doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine.