Lofecam 8 Tablet is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used for symptomatic treatment of acute mild to moderate pain and inflammation in patients of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Lofecam 8 Tablet should be taken before meals with a sufficient amount of liquid. Taking it with food is not recommended as food can reduce the effectiveness of the medicine. 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 dizziness, headache, stomach pain, upset stomach, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and indigestion. 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.

Before using it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using the medicine.

Uses of Lofecam Tablet

Pain relief

Benefits of Lofecam Tablet

In Pain relief

Lofecam 8 Tablet helps to relieve pain, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect joints and muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It can help relieve pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Side effects of Lofecam Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Lofecam

Dizziness
Headache
Stomach pain
Upset stomach
Diarrhea
Nausea
Vomiting
Indigestion

How to use Lofecam Tablet

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. Lofecam 8 Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Lofecam Tablet works

Lofecam 8 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).

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lofecam 8 Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Lofecam 8 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Lofecam 8 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Lofecam 8 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Lofecam 8 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Lofecam 8 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Lofecam 8 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lofecam 8 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Lofecam Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Lofecam 8 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
It should be taken with food or milk to avoid getting an upset stomach.
It can cause serious complications like stomach bleeding and kidney problems if taken for a long time.
Lofecam 8 Tablet can raise your risk of blood clots, heart attack, or a stroke.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Amino acids and Derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

NSAID's- Non-Selective COX 1&2 Inhibitors (enolic acids)

Interaction with drugs

Taking Lofecam with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Methotrexate (Oral Route) Severe

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Methotrexate (Oral Route) Severe

Concurrent use may result in fatal Methotrexate poisoning. Careful consideration is advised when taking Methotrexate with Lornoxicam. Your doctor may monitor your treatment and ad... More

Tacrolimus (Oral Route) Severe

Concurrent use may increase the risk of serious damage to the kidneys. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your tacrolimus levels, potassium levels and kidney ... More

Methotrexate (Oral Route) Severe

Concurrent use may result in fatal Methotrexate poisoning. Careful consideration is advised when taking Methotrexate with Lornoxicam. Your doctor may monitor your treatment and ad... More

Methotrexate (Oral Route) Severe

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Patient concerns

One of my teeth is sensitive. It some times pains

Dr. Abhijit Gambhir

Dental Surgery

sensitivity has many causative factors for relief of pain you can take pain killers it will give temporary relief

fever and 2 months pregnant can take combiflan

Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

No take Crocin for pain relief

User feedback

Patients taking Lofecam 8 Tablet

Twice A Day

73%

Once A Day

25%

Thrice A Day

What are you using Lofecam Tablet for?

Pain relief

67%

Osteoarthriti*

13%

Rheumatoid ar*

Ankylosing sp*

Others

*Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis

How much was the improvement?

Poor

44%

Excellent

37%

Average

19%

What were the side-effects while using Lofecam 8 Tablet?

No Side Effec*

33%

Abdominal pai*

11%

Cramps

11%

Vomiting

11%

Indigestion

11%

*No Side Effect, Abdominal pain

How do you take Lofecam Tablet?

With food

71%

Empty stomach

14%

With or witho*

14%

*With or without food

Please rate Lofecam 8 Tablet on price

Average

57%

Expensive

43%

Top Rheumatologists

5 ★

4.7 ★

4.9 ★

MBBS, DNB, MD, Fellowship, Fellowship

4.7 ★

Dr. Indrajit Agrawal

MBBS, MD, Fellowship

4.6 ★

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References

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