Adults: 20 Mg Once Daily, Can Be Increased To 40 Mg Daily. Elderly, Patients Can Be Given 10 Mg (half Tab).
Children: Not Recommended.
Content
Cap /Tab 20mg: Piroxicam-Beta-Cyclodextrin 191.3mg Equal To 20mg Piroxicam.
Pregnancy
Positive Evidence Of Risk: Use Only When No Safer Alternative Exists For A Serious Problem.
Stability
Oxicam
Contra Indications
Active Gi Bleeding Or Ulceration, History Of Gi Bleeding Or Perforation Related To Previous Nsaid Therapy, History Of Recurrent Gi Haemorrhage Or Ulceration (two Or More Distinct Episodes), Severe Heart Failure, Aspirin/anti-inflammatory Induced Allergy, Hepatic And Renal Failure
Precautions
Active Gi Bleeding Or Ulceration, History Of Gi Bleeding Or Perforation Related To Previous Nsaid Therapy, History Of Recurrent Gi Haemorrhage Or Ulceration (two Or More Distinct Episodes), Severe Heart Failure, Aspirin/anti-inflammatory Induced Allergy, Hepatic And Renal Failure
Lactation
Caution Advised, Avoid
Side Effects
Abdominal Pain
Angioedema
Blood Disorders
Bronchospasm
Colitis
Crohn's Disease
Depression
Diarrhoea
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Fluid Retention
Gi Bleeding And Ulceration
Gi Disturbances
Haematuria
Headache
Hearing Disturbances
Hypersensitivity Reactions
Nausea
Nervousness
Photosensitivity
Raised Blood Pressure
Rashes
Renal Failure (especially In Patients With Preexisting Renal Impairment)