This medication description is not meant for treatment prescription without the intervention of a specialist.

Common Uses

Talvosilen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It is used for treating minor aches and pains due to headache, muscle aches, backache, arthritis, the common cold, flu, toothache, menstrual cramps, and immunizations, and for temporarily reducing fever.

How to Take

Talvosilen comes as a tablet to take it orally. It usually is taken every 4-6 hours as needed.

Warning and Precautions

Talvosilen may cause dizziness or drowsiness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Talvosilen with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.

Do not take more than the recommended dose or use for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.

If your symptoms do not get better within 5 to 7 days or if they get worse, check with your doctor.

Talvosilen may interfere with certain lab test results. Make sure that your doctor and lab personnel know that you are taking Talvosilen.

Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Talvosilen before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

Overdose

Symptoms of overdose may include: blurred vision; confusion; hallucinations; seizures; severe dizziness, lightheadedness, or headache; severe drowsiness; unusually fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; vomiting. Visit your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Storage

Store Talvosilen at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Talvosilen out of the reach of children and away from pets.

Possible Side Effects

Common side effects: dizziness; drowsiness; excitability; headache; nausea; nervousness or anxiety; trouble sleeping; weakness. Seek medical attention right away if any of these side effects occur.

More Information

The information given above is a summary. Your pharmacist can provide more information about Talvosilen. Do not share this medicine with others for whom it was not prescribed. Do not use this medicine for other health conditions. If using this medicine for an extended period of time, obtain refills before your supply runs out.