Pfizer Ltd
Piroxicam (20mg)
Dolonex Rapid 20mg Tablet is a pain-relieving medicine used to treat moderate to severe pain in conditions such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Tablet
Dolonex Rapid 20mg Tablet should be taken with food to prevent stomach upset. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should keep taking the medicine even if you feel better until the doctor says it is alright to stop using it. The most common side effects of this medicine include mild vomiting, stomach pain, nausea, headache, and dizziness. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dolonex Rapid 20mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Dolonex Rapid 20mg Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation (pain and swelling).
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding Take it with food to avoid stomach upset Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you Avoid consuming alcohol when taking this medicine as it may cause excessive drowsiness Your doctor will prescribe you the lowest effective dose of this medicine for the shortest possible time necessary to relieve your symptoms