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food interaction for Systaflam
alcohol interaction for Systaflam
pregnancy interaction for Systaflam
lactation interaction for Systaflam
medicine interaction for Systaflam
food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
medicine
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
Information regarding the use of Systaflam Analgesic, Anti-Inflammatory & Muscle Relaxant Gel during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Systaflam Analgesic, Anti-Inflammatory & Muscle Relaxant Gel is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
No interaction found/established
SALT INFORMATION FOR Systaflam
Mephenesin(5% w/w)
Uses
Mephenesin is used for muscle relaxation. It relieves painful spasms of the skeletal muscles.
How it works
Mephenesin is a muscle relaxant. It works on the centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm without reduction in strength. This improves pain and movement of muscles.
Common side effects
Limited data available
Diclofenac(1% w/w)
Uses
Diclofenac is used for pain relief. It relieves pain in conditions like headache, mild migraine, muscle pain, dental pain, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, or painful menses.
How it works
Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Common side effects
Nausea, Headache, Dizziness, Vomiting, Flatulence, Constipation, Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Dyspepsia, Gastrointestinal bleeding, Gastrointestinal ulcer, Rash, Application site irritation, Injection site pain, Chest pain, Hypersensitivity, Angioneurotic edema, Platelet disorders, Convulsion, Visual disturbance, Ringing in ear, Colitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Myocardial infarction
Menthol(2% w/w)
Uses
How it works
Menthol works by producing a mild anesthetic action causing numbness and a cooling sensation in the area of application.
Common side effects
Methyl Salicylate(5% w/w)
Uses
Methyl Salicylate is used in muscle pain and rheumatic pain.
How it works
Methyl Salicylate is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Common side effects
Application site irritation
Turpentine Oil(3% w/w)
Uses
Turpentine Oil is used for pain relief.
How it works
Turpentine oil, when inhaled, may help reduce congestion. When used on the skin, turpentine oil may cause warmth and redness which can help relieve pain in the tissue underneath.
Common side effects
Pulmonary hemorrhage, Brain damage, Coma, Cough, Death, Headache, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Renal injury, Vomiting
SUBSTITUTES FOR Systaflam
No substitutes found
Expert advice FOR Systaflam
- Mephenesin provides relief from rigidity, tension and stiffness in muscles (spasticity) that may occur due to various conditions affecting the nervous system.
- Apply it as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
- Do not apply to broken, diseased, infected, inflamed or irritated skin, or to open wounds.
- Avoid getting it in the eyes, mouth or nose. Rinse with cold water if you accidentally get it in these areas.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Mephenesin provides relief from rigidity, tension and stiffness in muscles (spasticity) that may occur due to various conditions affecting the nervous system.
- Take it with or after food or a glass of milk.
- Mephenesin may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Mephenesin as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor if you've been on it for a long time.