Piroxicam 20mg Capsule

Short Description

Piroxicam 20mg Capsule is a pain-relieving medicine used to treat moderate to severe pain in conditions such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Dosage Form

Capsule

Introduction

Piroxicam 20mg Capsule 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 include mild vomiting, stomach pain, nausea, headache, and dizziness.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Piroxicam 20mg Capsule is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

Mild vomiting Stomach pain Nausea Headache Dizziness

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Piroxicam 20mg Capsule.

Breastfeeding Warning

Piroxicam 20mg Capsule is safe to use during breastfeeding.

Pregnancy Warning

Piroxicam 20mg Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby.

Interacting Medicines

Nimesulide Oxyphenbutazone Metamizole

Piroxicam 20mg Capsule is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that 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 Your doctor will prescribe you the lowest effective dose of this medicine for the shortest possible time necessary to relieve your symptoms It may cause dizziness and fatigue. 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