DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug from the Piroxicame group.
IndicationThis section has been translated automatically.
Pain therapy for arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, pain in arthrosis or other underlying diseases.
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Pregnancy/nursing periodThis section has been translated automatically.
Contraindicated (insufficient data on use in pregnancy; substance passes into breast milk in animal experiments).
Dosage and method of useThis section has been translated automatically.
- Tbl.: 3-4 times/day 4 mg or 2 times/day 8 mg p.o. (to be taken before a meal with sufficient liquid). Max. Daily dose 16 mg, in patients with liver or kidney dysfunction 12 mg.
- Suppositories: 2 times/day 1 supp. (12 mg), maximum daily dose: 24 mg.
Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.
- Common (10-20% of patients with short-term treatment and 20-35% with long-term treatment): Gastrointestinal symptoms such as heartburn, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain.
- Rarely (1-2% of patients): cutaneous side effects such as maculopapular exanthema, urticaria, ecchymosis) etc. Rarely (about 5% of patients): tiredness, paresthesia, dizziness.
ContraindicationThis section has been translated automatically.
Application for Pat < 18 yrs (insufficient data). Hypersensitivity to the substance or cross-reactions to other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (including acetylsalicylic acid). Active stomach or intestinal ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding. Severe liver or kidney failure.
PreparationsThis section has been translated automatically.
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