Question 1

who should not take sulindac?

Accepted Answer

Sulindac: Contraindications:  "Patients who have experienced asthma, urticaria, or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs; treatment of perioperative pain in setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery; hypersensitivity to any component of the product."  See: http://www.drugs.com/ppa/sulindac.html

Question 2

can i take sulindac 200 mg for toothache?

Accepted Answer

You Shouldn't: While sulindac is similar to several medications which are appropriate for a toothache, it is not designed for that type of pain. Sulindac is designed primarily to treat arthritis pain & other types of joint & bone pain...Not dental pain. Ibuprofen usually works much better for teeth. However, tooth pain is not normal & you shouldn't be self-medicating. See a dentist to get the  right treatment.

Question 3

do you need a prescription for sulindac?

Accepted Answer

Sulindac: Yes, Sulindac is a prescription medication.

Question 4

what is sulindac used for?

Accepted Answer

Sulindac: Sulindac  is an NSAID used to treat pain from arthritis &amp; gout.

Question 5

can children take sulindac?

Accepted Answer

Sulindac: Sulindac Pharmacokinetics have not been studied in children.  See:  http://www.drugs.com/ppa/sulindac.html (It is used off-label)

Question 6

is sulindac antiinflammitory?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug or NSAID like ibuprofen, Naproxen and aspirin.  It is a prodrug that is metabolized in the liver to the active form which is then excreted in the bile and reabsorbed.  After that, in functions in much the same manner as other nsaids.

Question 7

what could happen if i take sulindac drug after its expiry date ?

Accepted Answer

It depends: It depends on how long after its expiration date. Taking it within a year or two is not an issue.

Question 8

what will happen if i take sulindac drug after its expiration date?

Accepted Answer

Sulindac: Not recommended.  "Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date."  See:  http://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/drugs/sulindac-tablets/AA8UFN  Note sure of what will happen if you take expired sulindac.

Question 9

if allergic to ultram can i take sulindac?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The two are not related.

Question 10

can pregnant women take sulindac?

Accepted Answer

Sulindac: Sulindac is FDA Pregnancy Category C (Risk cannot be ruled out)

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