Prescription Anti-Inflammatory GR Tablets

What are Prescription Anti-Inflammatory GR Tablets?

Prescription Anti-Inflammatory GR Tablets contain a painkiller belonging to a class of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Other well-known NSAIDs include aspirin and ibuprofen. Prescription Anti-Inflammatory GR Tablets are a stronger anti-inflammatory than aspirin and ibuprofen.

It can be used to treat pain where there is also inflammation present (such as with sprains or strains) as well as to relieve symptoms of arthritis (e.g. osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or juvenile arthritis). Prescription Anti-Inflammatory GR Tablets can be prescribed for adults over the age of 18 years. Each box contains 56 tablets in either 250mg or 500mg strength.

Prescription Anti-Inflammatory GR Tablets should always be taken with food to protect the stomach. Patients who are taking them long-term (regularly for periods exceeding two weeks) should take a treatment to protect the stomach while taking Prescription Anti-Inflammatory GR Tablets to reduce the chance of side effects.

What are Prescription Anti-Inflammatory GR Tablets used for?

As a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug they are used to relieve pain and inflammation in the body. It does this by reducing the hormones that are causing the swelling. They are frequently used to treat issues like muscle pain, rheumatoid arthritis, period pain, and gout.

How does Prescription Anti-Inflammatory GR Tablets work?

This medication works by blocking the effects of cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes in the body. These enzymes help to make other chemicals called prostaglandins that are produced at sites of injury to cause pain and inflammation. Blocking the effect of COX enzymes leads to fewer prostaglandins being produced, reducing pain and inflammation significantly.

What’s the difference between Prescription Anti-Inflammatory GR Tablets and other pain treatments?

Prescription Anti-Inflammatory GR Tablets 500mg are a prescription-strength anti-inflammatory and painkiller. They are stronger than over-the-counter treatments such as ibuprofen and aspirin.

NSAIDs are better at treating inflammation and swelling than paracetamol. Prescription Anti-Inflammatory GR Tablets is also a stronger painkiller than paracetamol, though they can be taken together when extra pain relief is required. Notably, Prescription Anti-Inflammatory GR Tablets does not have the potential to be habit-forming like opiate-based painkillers such as codeine.

Taking Prescription Anti-Inflammatory GR Tablets with other painkillers

You can take Prescription Anti-Inflammatory GR Tablets together with paracetamol and opioid-type painkillers such as codeine, co-codamol, tramadol or morphine. This is because Prescription Anti-Inflammatory GR Tablets is primarily an anti-inflammatory, whereas codeine is an opiate used only to relieve pain.

You shouldn’t use Prescription Anti-Inflammatory GR Tablets with aspirin or other anti-inflammatory painkillers (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen or diclofenac, though, as this heightens the risk of suffering side effects in the stomach and intestines. If you take selective inhibitors of COX-2, you should not take Prescription Anti-Inflammatory GR Tablets for the same reason. Unlike aspirin, Prescription Anti-Inflammatory GR Tablets do not thin the blood, but it isn’t recommended that you use it with blood thinners.

It is important to remember that cold and flu remedies and over-the-counter painkillers often contain ibuprofen or aspirin. For this reason, you should avoid these medications while you're taking Prescription Anti-Inflammatory GR Tablets to prevent accidental drug interactions. Check the ingredients of other medicines you wish to take before buying or ask us for advice.

You should also check with us before you buy anti-inflammatory gels for use alongside Prescription Anti-Inflammatory GR Tablets because this is not safe for everyone and the dosage may be too high.

Sources

• Patient Information Leaflet: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/543/pil

How to take Prescription Anti-Inflammatory GR Tablets tablets

Take Prescription Anti-Inflammatory GR Tablets as directed by your doctor or pharmacist. You will be prescribed the lowest dose for the shortest time possible. The usual doses are as follows:

• Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis: 500mg-1000mg a day in two doses at twelve hourly intervals.
• Attack of gout: Initially 750mg as a single dose then 250mg every 8 hours until the attack has passed.
• Muscle and bone disorders and painful periods: Initially 500mg as a single dose then 250mg every 6-8 hours as necessary (max 1250mg per day after the first).

Take a look at our dosage guide for more information on the correct dosages.

What are the side effects of Prescription Anti-Inflammatory GR Tablets?

Like all anti-inflammatory medicines, NSAIDs can cause side effects.

Common side effects can include:

• Gastric side effects including upset stomach, heartburn, stomach pain, constipation, or diarrhoea. These can also include bloating and gas.
• Dizziness & headache
• Blurred vision or ringing in the ears
• Skin itching and rash

Some of these side effects may be less likely to occur if Prescription Anti-Inflammatory GR Tablets are taken with or after food.

Prescription Anti-Inflammatory GR Tablets can cause an allergic reaction in a very small number of people. You should not take Prescription Anti-Inflammatory GR Tablets if you know you are allergic or if you have an allergy to any other anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen, aspirin or diclofenac. If you suffer from an allergic reaction to NSAIDs, symptoms may include hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. If any of these symptoms occur you should seek medical attention immediately.

You should stop taking Prescription Anti-Inflammatory GR Tablets and see your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following symptoms occur:

• Chest pain, weakness, shortness of breath, slurred speech, problems with vision or balance
• Black, bloody, or tarry stools
• Coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds
• Swelling or rapid weight gain, little or no urinating
• Nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-coloured stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)
• Bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness
• Fever, headache, neck stiffness, chills, increased sensitivity to light, purple spots on the skin, and/or seizure (convulsions)
• Severe skin reaction - fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain, followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling

Prescription Anti-Inflammatory GR Tablets Warnings

You should see your doctor before taking these tablets if you have:

• A history of heart attack, stroke, or blood clot
• Heart disease, congestive heart failure, high blood pressure
• A history of stomach ulcers or bleeding
• Liver or kidney disease
• Asthma
• Polyps in your nose
• A bleeding or blood clotting disorder
• If you smoke

Prescription Anti-Inflammatory GR Tablets and other medicines

Prescription Anti-Inflammatory GR Tablets can interact with some medicines and should not be purchased online if you are taking any of the following:

• Other anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin, ibuprofen or diclofenac
• Blood-thinners or medicines that reduce blood clottings such as heparin or warfarin
• corticosteroids such as prednisolone or dexamethasone
• diuretics (‘water tablets’) such as furosemide
• Medicines to treat high blood pressure such as captopril, ramipril or propranolol, losartan or candesartan
• Ciclosporin or tacrolimus
• Mifepristone – do not take NSAIDs 8-12 days after mifepristone
• SSRI antidepressants such as citalopram and fluoxetine
• Zidovudine
• Quinolone antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin
• Probenecid
• Methotrexate
• Bisphosphonates such as alendronic acid
• Colestyramine (take these tablets 1 hour before or 4 to 6 hours after cholestyramine to avoid interference with absorption)
• Lithium
• Hydantoins such as phenytoin
• Sulphonamides such as sulfamethoxazole
• Sulphonylureas such as glibenclamide or gliclazide
• Cardiac glycosides such as digoxin

If you are taking any of the above medicines you should always check with your doctor before taking Prescription Anti-Inflammatory GR Tablets as it can interfere with the action of your current medicines.

Prescription Anti-Inflammatory GR Tablets and alcohol

You should not consume alcohol when taking Prescription Anti-Inflammatory GR Tablets: doing so can cause damage to the lining of your stomach and may lead to gastritis, a condition that has very uncomfortable symptoms. Other effects of consuming alcohol in combination with Prescription Anti-Inflammatory GR Tablets include:

• Holes in the stomach or intestine
• Digestion issues or heartburn
• Bloody vomit or vomit that looks like coffee grounds
• Blood in stools, or black or tar-like stools

Prescription Anti-Inflammatory GR Tablets in pregnancy and breastfeeding

Prescription Anti-Inflammatory GR Tablets should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. If you are experiencing pain that cannot be controlled with paracetamol alone you should speak to a doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Prescription Anti-Inflammatory GR Tablets and your circulation

Prescription Anti-Inflammatory GR Tablets may cause a small increase in the risk of heart attack or stroke, especially when used long-term or if you have existing heart disease. You should not use these tablets before or after any kind of heart surgery.

Prescription Anti-Inflammatory GR Tablets and your stomach

Long-term use of Prescription Anti-Inflammatory GR Tablets can cause internal bleeding of the stomach or intestines. This can be fatal if untreated. Whilst taking these tablets you should always look out for stomach pain, indigestion, passing blood or black, tarry stools. If any of these symptoms occur, seek medical treatment immediately.

Before taking Prescription Anti-Inflammatory GR Tablets please take the time to read the Patient Information Leaflet thoroughly.