What is enantyum and what is it for?

What is enantyum?

Enantyum also called enantyum plus® or enantyum® forte®, is a pharmaceutical product of theMenarini laboratory(1). The active substance of enantyum®is dexketoprofen and tramadol, both work as analgesics, anti-inflammatories and also reducefever.

This medicine comes in tablet form and 25 mg oral solution, allowing enantyum plus® to be drinkable for easy oral administration. In addition, the initial dose consists of one tablet per day.

Note: One study mentions the following information: “The dexketoprofen/tramadol combinationhas been shown to be effective in relievingpostoperative pain.” (2)

What is enantyum for?

Enantyum® is characterized by functioning in a symptomatic treatment, that is, it is responsible fortreatingthe symptoms of a disease or some injuryand disorder. And in more specific terms, it is recommended for these cases:

1. Postoperative pain

This drug is recommended for pain, which occurs after a certain surgical operation, due to thereleaseof algogenic substances, such as histamine or prostaglandin.

To highlight: Enantyum® is prescribed torelieve the area wherepain or inflammation occurs, specifically for gynecological or abdominal surgical procedures, including orthopedic interventions.

2. Muscle and joint pain

Enantyum® is also prescribed to treat pain in muscle and joint tissue, beyond medical interventions, for injuries or trauma, including certain well-known disorders.

or lower back) and osteoarthritis (the case of arthritis characterized by inflammation in the articular cartilage).

3. Dental and menstrual pain

Finally, enantyum® is included in the symptomatic treatment at the dental level , especially for pain felt in the teeth or jaw structure , even after a dental operation.

often caused by abnormalities in the cycle.

Enantyum Side Effects

Like many other NSAIDs from the same anti-inflammatory line, enantyum® can contain certain adverse reactions, Most of them unwantedtag. Therefore, it is important to be aware of side effects such as the following:

• stomach cramps
• Nausea.
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea .

Important: A study highlights that: “As Dexketoprofen trometamol capsules are absorbed more quickly than tablets, it is , it is possible that the actual frequency of (gastrointestinal) adverse effects is higher with enantyum® .” (3)

Enantyum contraindications

Enantyum® also has certain warnings for its use in patients with different disorders, diseases or delicate conditionsthat may react negatively with the administration of the drug. The most relevant enantyum® contraindications are:

• Hypersensitivity to the active metabolite.
• Adolescents under 18 years of age.
• Kidney failure and liver failure.
• Pregnancy and lactation.

To highlight: You must see a doctor to Request a Medical Prescriptionthat supports the use of this drug, depending on the person and if you have any underlying disorder or disease.

Key Findings

• Enantyum® is a commercial medical product used as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory. 
• Enantyum® is used to Relief pain inpost-surgical processes,  processes, joint conditions, dental and menstrual pain.
• Enantyum® can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea as main adverse effects.
• Enantyum® should not be prescribed during pregnancy and lactation .