K-FLAM

Symptomatic treatment of short duration escapulohumoral periarthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, dysmenorrhea, in patients where it has not been effective single drug therapy.

Patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of the formulation.

Pregnancy. Lactation. Children.

Patients with a history of asthma attacks, hives or other allergic reactions to aspirin or other NSAIDs.

Gastroduodenal ulcer. Severe liver or kidney failure.

Not to be given IV to patients who are receiving other NSAIDs or anticoagulants including low dose heparin. Renal function may be worsened when used with ciclosporin or triamterene. Altered absorption when given with sucralfate, colestyramine or colestipol. Ophthalmic application of K-FLAM may reduce the efficacy of ophthalmic acetylcholine and carbachol. Increased risk of GI ulceration and bleeding when used with corticosteroids, aspirin or anticoagulants.

Potentially Fatal: Increases blood levels of digoxin, lithium and methotrexate. Potentiate potassium-sparing diuretics.

Food Interaction

Slow absorption of enteric-coated tab when given with food.

Gastrointestinal experiences including: abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia, flatulence, nausea, vomiting.

Anemia, dizziness, edema, elevated liver enzymes and headache.