Tapal Er 100mg Tablet 10's

Tapal-ER 100 Tablet contains Tapentadol 100mg, an extended-release opioid analgesic used to manage moderate to severe pain.

Benefits

Tapal-ER 100 Tablet provides sustained pain control for up to 12 hours. It helps alleviate various types of pain, including chronic musculoskeletal and neuropathic pain, which can contribute to improved daily functioning.

Uses and Indications

• Management of moderate to severe chronic pain requiring continuous, around-the-clock opioid analgesia.
• Relief of chronic musculoskeletal pain.
• Treatment of neuropathic pain, including pain associated with diabetic neuropathy.
• Post-surgical pain management.
• Management of arthritis-related pain.

The Tapal Er 100mg Tablet contains:

• Tapentadol Hydrochloride IP equivalent to Tapentadol 100 mg (extended-release).
• Colours: Ferric Oxide Yellow USP-NF & Titanium Dioxide IP.

Dosage and Administration

1. Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
2. Swallow the extended-release tablet whole with water; do not crush, break, or chew it.
3. It can be taken with or without food, typically every 12 hours.
4. Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly without consulting your doctor, as it may lead to withdrawal symptoms.

Storage and Disposal

• Store at room temperature (below 25°C or 30°C), protected from moisture and light, in the original blister pack.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.
• Properly discard expired or no longer needed medication according to local guidelines.

Precautions and Safety

• This medicine has a very high addiction/habit-forming potential; use it strictly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Avoid consuming alcohol during treatment, as it can increase drowsiness and the risk of severe respiratory depression.
• Exercise caution while driving or operating heavy machinery, as this medication can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
• Inform your doctor if you have any pre-existing conditions such as heart, liver, kidney, or pancreatic disease, asthma, other breathing problems, or gastrointestinal obstruction.
• Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding, as it may cause fetal harm or neonatal opioid withdrawal symptoms.
• Do not take this medicine if you have used a MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days.

Side Effects and Risks

• Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, constipation, headache, and fatigue.
• More serious side effects can occur, such as severe breathing problems, seizures, agitation, hallucinations, fast heartbeat, severe muscle stiffness, and serotonin syndrome.
• Report any persistent or worsening symptoms to your healthcare provider immediately.

Disclaimer

Use this medicine only under the prescription and guidance of a qualified doctor or pharmacist.