Drug reference
Moderate pain ▶BY MOUTH ▶Adult: Initially 60 mg 3 times a day, adjusted according to response; usual dose 30–90 mg 3 times a day ▶Elderly: Initially 30 mg 3 times a day, adjusted according to response; usual dose 30–90 mg 3 times a day
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Convulsive disorders. not indicated for myocardial infarction
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Elderly. urinary retention
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→Appendix 1: nefopam
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▶Uncommon Coma. drowsiness. headache. hyperhidrosis. insomnia. tachycardia. vision blurred. vomiting ▶Rare or very rare Urine red ▶Frequency not known Abdominal pain. angioedema. confusion. diarrhoea. dizziness. dry mouth. gastrointestinal disorder. hallucination. hypotension. nausea. nervousness. palpitations. paraesthesia. seizure. syncope. tremor. urinary retention
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No information available—avoid unless no safer treatment.
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Manufacturer advises caution.
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Caution.
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There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Forms available from special-order manufacturers include: oral suspension Tablet Nervous system CAUTIONARY AND ADVISORY LABELS 2, 14 ▶Nefopam hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Nefopam hydrochloride 30 mg Nefopam 30mg tablets | 90 tablet P £68.39 DT = £13.80 ANALGESICS › NON-STEROIDAL ANTI- INFLAMMATORY DRUGS
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Initially 30 mg 3 times a day, adjusted
First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.
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