Loxcam P Tablet is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used to treat pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis. It is also used to relieve muscle pain, back pain, toothache, or pain in the ear and throat.

Loxcam P Tablet is best taken in an empty stomach. The dose will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should take it as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by the doctor.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, indigestion, stomach pain, and diarrhea. If any of these side effects bother you or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the side effects.

Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of ulcer or bleeding in your stomach, high blood pressure, or have any trouble with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting treatment. You should also avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medicine, as alcohol can cause excessive drowsiness.

Uses of Loxcam P Tablet

Pain relief

Benefits of Loxcam P Tablet

In Pain relief

Loxcam P Tablet relieves pain, reduce swelling and ease inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondolytis. It also gives relief from muscle and back pain, toothache, or pain in the ear and throat. It works by reducing substances in the body that causes pain and swelling. Take it as prescribed to get the most benefit. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Side effects of Loxcam P 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 Loxcam P

Nausea
Vomiting
Indigestion
Stomach pain
Diarrhea

How to use Loxcam P 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. Loxcam P Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Loxcam P Tablet works

Loxcam P Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Lornoxicam and Paracetamol which relieve pain. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Loxcam P Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Loxcam P Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Loxcam P Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Loxcam P Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Loxcam P Tablet is recommended.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Loxcam P Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Loxcam P Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Loxcam P 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Loxcam P Tablet is used to treat various painful conditions.
Drink plenty of water while taking this medicine
Stick to simple meals and avoid spicy rich food in order to avoid feeling sick (nausea).
Inform your doctor if you have or ever had a ulcers in your stomach or intestines.
Inform your doctor if you are planning to have an operation (even a minor one, such as tooth extraction) since Loxcam P Tablet might increase the risk of bleeding.

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PAIN ANALGESICS

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

Top Rheumatologists

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MBBS, DNB, MD, Fellowship, Fellowship

4.7 ★

Dr. Indrajit Agrawal

MBBS, MD, Fellowship

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References

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Country of origin: India

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