Introduction

Tufnil is a pain relieving medicine. It is used for treatment of pain associated with acute attacks of migraine in→ Show more
Uses of Tufnil

    Pain relief

Side effects of Tufnil
Common

    Vomiting
    Nausea
    Indigestion
    Diarrhea
    Heartburn
    Loss of appetite

How to use Tufnil

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tufnil is to be→ Show more
How Tufnil works

Tufnil is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical→ Show more
arogga.com Quick Tips

    It should be taken with food or milk to avoid getting an upset stomach.
    It can cause serious complications like stomach bleeding and kidney problems if taken for a long time.
    Tufnil can raise your risk of blood clots, heart attack, or a stroke.
    Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
    Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.

arogga.com Brief Description
Indication

Mild to moderate pain, Acute migraine attacks
Administration

Should be taken with food. Take w/ or immediately after meals.
Adult Dose

OralAcute migraine attacksAdult: 200 mg when 1st symptoms appear, may be repeated after 1-2 hr, if necessary.Mild→ Show more
Renal Dose

Renal impairment: Severe: Avoid.
Contraindication

Hypersensitivity to aspirin or other NSAID. Active or history of GI bleeding or ulceration, severe heart failure,→ Show more
Mode of Action

Tolfenamic acid, an anthranilic acid derivative, is an NSAID. It has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic→ Show more
Precaution

Patient w/ or w/ history of bronchial asthma, uncontrolled HTN, CHF, established ischaemic heart disease, peripheral→ Show more
Side Effect

Dysuria esp in males; tremor, euphoria, fatigue, pulmonary infiltration, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, flatulence,→ Show more
Interaction

Increased rate of absorption of tolfenamic acid with metoclopramide and magnesium hydroxide.