Buy Felxicam 20mg Tablet 10s (strip)- Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Instructions

Introduction of Felxicam 20mg Tablet 10s (strip)

Felxicam 20mg Tablet is best taken with meals. This will save you from developing a stomach ache. What you take it for and how effectively it treats your symptoms will determine the dosage and duration. Even if you feel better, you should remain taking the prescription until your doctor says it's okay to stop.

How To Use Felxicam 20mg Tablet 10s (strip)

This medicine is for oral use only. Swallow this medication as a whole with water. Do not chew, crush or break it. It is better to take this medication at a fixed time each day if it is indicated for everyday use.

Brands

Hovid

Active Ingredient

piroxicam

Manufactured by

Hovid Berhad

Side Effects

As with all medications, you may experience some side effects. Not everyone experiences it. This is not a cause for concern. However, it is so that you are aware of it.

Nausea and vomiting, Anorexia, Hyperglycemia, Heartburn, Altered bowel movement, Bleeding, Headache, Tinnitus, Dizziness, Visual disturbances, Rash, Ankle oedema, Weight gain

Warning Precautions

Alcohol Warning (Not Advisable)

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Felxicam 20mg Tablet 10s (strip) due to increased risk of bleeding in your gastric or intestinal lining.

Pregnancy Warning (Not Safe)

In view of the known effects of NSAIDs on the foetal cardiovascular system (risk of closure of the ductus arteriosus), use in the last trimester of pregnancy is contraindicated. Data from epidemiological studies suggest an increased risk of spontaneous abortion after use of prostaglandin synthesis inhibitors in early pregnancy

Breastfeeding Warning (Limited Data)

Felxicam 20mg Tablet 10s (strip) is prohibited for use in nursing mothers since safety for such use has not been established in human.

Driving Warning (Not Advisable)

Do not drive unless you are feeling well. Felxicam 20mg Tablet 10s (strip) may cause side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, tiredness or visual disturbances, all of which could affect the ability to concentrate and drive.

Kidney Warning (Use With Care)

Felxicam 20mg Tablet 10s (strip) should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Prostaglandin plays a role in the maintenance of renal perfusion in patients whose renal blood flow and volume are decreased. Thus, Felxicam 20mg Tablet 10s (strip) may precipitate overt renal decompensation, which is typically followed by recovery to pre-treatment state upon discontinuation of the drug. Thus, careful monitoring of patients with renal disease is needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver Warning (Limited Data)

Felxicam 20mg Tablet 10s (strip) should be used with caution in patients with liver disease because it is metabolized predominantly by liver. Please consult your doctor for dose adjustment.

Quick Tips

Take Felxicam 20mg Tablet as directed by your doctor.
Best taken after meal or together with food to avoid stomach discomfort.
Your doctor will give you the lowest effective dosage of Felxicam 20mg Tablet for the shortest feasible period.
May cause dizziness. Use Felxicam 20mg Tablet with caution when driving or doing activities that require attention.
Do not drink alcohol while on Felxicam 20mg Tablet as it may further affect your condition.
Let your doctor know if you have any history of allergic reactions ( such as rashes, breathlessness, swollen eyes) to this medication or other painkillers similar to this painkillers (such as asprin, ibuprofen, and celecoxib).
Discuss with your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Notify your doctor if you have history of stomach ulcers, bleeding, perforation, inflammatory disease of digestive tract(such as chrons disease) or large intestines (such as Ulcerative collitis), heart disease and history of severe skin reactions( such as skin peeling or blistering).

FAQ

Can I take Felxicam 20mg Tablet 10s (strip) if I am on antihypertensive medication?

Felxicam 20mg Tablet 10s (strip) may decrease the effectiveness of some antihypertensive medications when given together. This may lead to uncontrolled blood pressure due to failure of antihypertensive therapy. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking antihypertensive medications before starting Felxicam 20mg Tablet 10s (strip).

I take Felxicam 20mg Tablet 10s (strip) for my period pain. However, I also noticed my menstrual bleeding became lighter than usual. Why is that so?

Felxicam 20mg Tablet 10s (strip) works by reducing hormones called prostaglandins in the lining of your uterus. These hormones can cause heavy periods and period pain. Thus, reduction in prostaglandins will help to ease period pain and at the same time reduce heavy bleeding from periods, but Felxicam 20mg Tablet 10s (strip) does not reduce the number of days the period lasts.

Can I use Felxicam 20mg Tablet 10s (strip) if I am on a blood thinning agent?

It is not advisable to use Felxicam 20mg Tablet 10s (strip) if you are on a blood thinning agent, as this will increase the risk of bleeding. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications that you use, including vitamins and herbal supplements. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

I was precribed with Felxicam 20mg Tablet 10s (strip) for my gout. Will Felxicam 20mg Tablet 10s (strip) cure my gout?

Felxicam 20mg Tablet 10s (strip) is a painkiller and effective in temporarily relieving pain during acute gout attacks. However, it does not cure the gout disease itself. Thus, it is important to consult your doctor regarding appropriate consumption of Felxicam 20mg Tablet 10s (strip) to prevent overuse or overdose as this will lead to unwanted side effects such as kidney problems and stomach ulcers.

Is Felxicam 20mg Tablet 10s (strip) safe to help with swelling?

Yes, Felxicam 20mg Tablet 10s (strip) falls under a group of medications called under non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by inhibiting the formation of chemicals in the body that cause pain and inflammation, thereby reducing symptoms of pain and swelling. It is relatively safe if used according to your doctor's or pharmacist's advice.

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