HIFENAC SR 200MG TABLET is used to relieve pain and reduce redness and swelling (inflammation) in patients suffering from osteoarthritis (arthritis of the joints) which commonly occurs in patients over the age of 50 and causes the loss of the cartilage and bone tissue next to the joint.

It also manages rheumatoid arthritis (an autoimmune disorder that causes chronic inflammation of the joints) and ankylosing spondylitis (arthritis of the spine which can lead to fusion of the vertebrae).

HIFENAC SR 200MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with a stomach ulcer, severe kidney disease, heart disease (heart attack), cerebrovascular disease (such as stroke or transient ischemic attack) or blockage of blood vessels to the heart or brain, peripheral arterial disease (poor blood circulation to extremities of the body), severe liver failure and blood clotting disorders.

Before taking HIFENAC SR 200MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you have diabetes, raised cholesterol or triglyceride levels, a rare inherited disorder like porphyria, systemic lupus erythematous or other connective tissue disorders and if you are recovering from major surgery or have a habit of smoking.

HIFENAC SR 200MG TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women unless advised by the doctor. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

HIFENAC SR 200MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (under 18 years of age). HIFENAC SR 200MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients due to the increased risk of serious side effects.

The most common side effects of taking HIFENAC SR 200MG TABLET are dizziness, nausea and diarrhoea. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects worsen.