Tapenax 100mg Tablet ER is a medicine used to treat moderate to severe acute pain in adults. It is used to treat many conditions such as headache, fever, period pain, toothache, and colds. It effectively alleviates pain when other treatments fail to relieve your pain.

Tapenax 100mg Tablet ER is used to treat short term sharp pain that require a strong agent to treat

Uses of Tapenax Tablet ER

Moderate to severe pain

Benefits of Tapenax Tablet ER

In Moderate to severe pain

Tapenax 100mg Tablet ER helps to relieve moderate to severe pain like toothache, headache, or in conditions that affect joints and muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It can help relieve pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Side effects of Tapenax Tablet ER

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Tapenax

Nausea
Dizziness
Vomiting
Sleepiness

How to use Tapenax Tablet ER

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tapenax 100mg Tablet ER may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Tapenax 100mg Tablet ER.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Tapenax 100mg Tablet ER may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Tapenax 100mg Tablet ER is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Tapenax 100mg Tablet ER may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
If you feel drowsy, dizzy, have blurred vision or a slow reaction time while taking Tapenax 100mg Tablet ER, then do not drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Tapenax 100mg Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tapenax 100mg Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Tapenax 100mg Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tapenax 100mg Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Tapenax 100mg Tablet ER is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

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Quick tips

Tapenax 100mg Tablet ER is a strong painkiller which is used in the treatment of moderate to severe pain when other treatments do not treat your pain well enough or you cannot tolerate them.
The addiction / habit-forming potential of Tapenax 100mg Tablet ER is very high. Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Tapenax 100mg Tablet ER can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
While taking this medication, avoid alcohol in all forms including beer, wine, aftershave lotions, mouthwash, vinegar, certain desserts, colognes, and liquid medications.
Inform your doctor if you have asthma, liver, kidney or pancreatic disease, or are severely constipated.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Phenylpropanes Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

μ-opioid receptor & norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (NRI)

Patient concerns

M having acne problm from last 10years they r vry big in size with pus.I had used many medicine but none of use.my skin is excess oily .m attaching u d pic of my acne it might help u to understand kindly suggest medicine

Dr. Souvik Sardar

Dermatology

Plz visit a dermatologist for prescription of oral medication this is moderate to severe

I'm Having severe to moderate pain from my mouth to head all the time 24/7.

Dr. Vikas Sharma

Neurology

do mri brain ; atb tryptomer 10 mng bd

Why do i have stomach ache frequently and its my 2 nd month of pragnancy specily in the left lower abdomen my all usg n blood reports are normal

Dr. Megha Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Hi PATIENT Lower abdomen pain and discomfort during pregnancy as the growing uterus puts pressure over the bladder. However if pain is moderate to severe then it could be due to an infection, please test for UTI to see for infection. Drink plenty of water and that should help. All the best.

I have asthma problem. my son has also got asthma problem. he visited max hospital nd got medicine by which he got cured so can u suggest me whether i should follow the same or please suggest me other medicne.

Dr. Shubhra Chandhan Pradhan

ENT

Treatment of asthma depends on severity. Your severity may not be same as your son. The prescription written here is for moderate to severe asthma. Consult a chest physician

User feedback

Patients taking Tapenax 100mg Tablet ER

Once A Day

56%

Twice A Day

44%

FAQs

Can you become addicted to Tapenax 100mg Tablet ER?

Yes. If you take Tapenax 100mg Tablet ER too much or for a long time, it may become habit-forming (causing mental or physical dependence) or cause an overdose. So it is important to take it only as directed by your doctor.

What are the risks associated with Tapenax 100mg Tablet ER overdose?

Symptoms of an overdose include difficult, fast or slow, or troubled breathing, or pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin. Call your doctor right away if you notice these symptoms.

What should I avoid while taking Tapenax 100mg Tablet ER?

It is advisable to avoid alcohol, driving, or indulging in any hazardous activity while taking this medicine.

Are there any alternatives to Tapenax 100mg Tablet ER?

There are many alternatives to this medicine. However, you should always check with your doctor or pharmacist before making any change to the dosage or type of medicine you take.

How to dispose of Tapenax 100mg Tablet ER safely?

Since Tapenax 100mg Tablet ER is an opioid medicine, it's important you dispose of any unwanted medicine safely as it can lead to inappropriate use. Simply remove the medicine from their original packet and mix them with something undesirable, such as used coffee grounds, dirt, or cat/dog litter. This makes the medicine less appealing to children and pets and unrecognizable to someone who might intentionally go through the trash looking for drugs. After this put the mixture in something you can close (a re-sealable zipper storage bag to prevent the drug from leaking or spilling out. Finally, throw the bag in the garbage.

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