FlamicRA, OA, ankylosing spondylitis, acute gout & acute musculoskeletal disorders. Flamic Gel OA, post-traumatic or acute musculoskeletal disorders including tendinitis, tenosynovitis, periarthritis, sprains.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Flamic capAdultRheumatic disorders 10-30 mg daily in single or divided doses. Acute musculoskeletal disorders 40 mg daily for the 1st 2 days in single or divided doses. Maintenance dose: 20 mg daily for 7-14 days. Acute gout 40 mg daily for 4-6 days in single or divided doses. Flamic Gel Depending on the surface area involved, apply 1.5-4.5 cm bid to qid.
Administration
Should be taken with food: Take immediately after meals.
Contraindications
Flamic:Aspirin sensitivity. History of GI hemorrhage or ulcers. Flamic Gel: Hypersensitivity. Patients in whom aspirin or other NSAIDs induce symptoms of asthma, rhinitis, angioedema or urticaria.
Special Precautions
Flamic:Impaired renal function. CV disorders. Elderly.Flamic Gel: Do not apply to eyes, mucosa, open skin lesions.
M02AA07 - piroxicam ; Belongs to the class of non-steroidal antiinflammatory preparations for topical use. Used in the treatment of joint and muscular pains. M01AC01 - piroxicam ; Belongs to the class of non-steroidal antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products, oxicams.
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