Reumophan: What is it and what is it for?

What is rheumophan?

Reumophan® is the name of a commercial line product, which is a medicine that contains the active compounds ketoprofen, chlorzoxazone and thiamine hydrochlorideor also known asvitamin B1. Together they act with an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect, in joint or musculoskeletal conditions.

Note: This medicine is part of the products producedand distributed by Grisi laboratories. (1)

What is rheumphan for?

• Reumophan® is a drug of anti-inflammatory andanalgesic actionas part of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), since the combined compounds of ketoprofen, chlorzoxazone and thiamine act on thecentral nervous systemrelieving and controllingmuscle spasms, in addition to inhibiting the synthesis of prostaglandin chemicals. (2)
• It is used to treat:
  • Rheumatoid arthritis.
  • Neuritis.
  • Joint pain due to excess uric acid.
  • Osteoarthritis.
  • Low back pain.
  • Polyneuropathies.
  • Spasms of muscle tissues.

Dosage and routes of administration of reumophan

Reumophan® comesin boxes with 20capsules or up to 40 capsules and tablets containing 250 mg of the active substance chlorzoxazone, 50 mg of ketoprofen and finally 50 mg of thiamine, which is administered orally. The doses of reumophan® as a reference are:

• Adults: Administer 1 capsule in a treatment of 3 or maximum 4 times a day.

Rheumophan Side Effects

Reumophan® can bring with it a series of adverse effects depending on each of its active metabolites, some more frequently and are tolerable. Therefore, the best known effects are the following:

• Fluid retention .
• dyspepsia.
• Bodily discomfort.
• Vertigo.

Important: If any of the aforementioned adverse effects or any other not included in the list occur for a long time, it is necessary to suspend the use of the medication and see a specialist doctor.

Contraindications and warnings of rheumophan

Reumophan® is contraindicated for a certain number of patients, whose conditions or conditions can have very serious consequenceswith the use of this type of drug, therefore caution is required. It is not recommended for the following cases:

• Allergies to the active ingredients of ketoprofen, chlorzoxazone and thiamine.
• Asthma.
• Allergic rhinitis.
• Pregnancy and lactation .

Avoid if you have:

• Urticaria.
• Gastrointestinal ulceration.
• Hypertension.
• Liver failure.

Warnings:

• Do not administer this medication without a proper medical prescription or prescription.
• The drug should be kept out of the reach of children for their protection.
• It is recommended not to mix the medication with other treatment drugs with a depressant character on the nervous system.
• Keep the drug sealed and stored in a dry place.