TAPAL ER 100MG TABLET contains Tapentadol which belongs to the group of medicines called Opioids. It is used in adults for the management of severe chronic pain which can only be managed by a strong (opioid) painkiller.

TAPAL ER 100MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients having severe kidney or liver problems, asthma or if your breathing is dangerously slow or shallow (respiratory depression, hypercapnia), paralysis of the gut (muscles of the gastrointestinal tract).

TAPAL ER 100MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients who have slow or shallow breathing, increased pressure in the brain, disturbed consciousness up to coma, head injury or brain tumour, pancreatic or biliary tract disease (pancreatitis), increased tendency towards epilepsy, have tendency to abuse medicines (habituating), moderate liver problems, kidney disease and intolerance to certain sugars (such as lactose).

TAPAL ER 100MG TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless recommended by the doctor and it is not recommended for use in breast-feeding women. TAPAL ER 100MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (below 18 years of age) and it should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years of age).

The most common side effects of taking TAPAL ER 100MG TABLET are nausea, constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, decreased appetite, indigestion and flushing. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects worsen.