Valdy Plus 20mg/500mg Tablet is a pain relieving medicine. It is used to reduce pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis. It may also be used to relieve muscle pain, back pain, toothache, or pain in the ear and throat.

Valdy Plus 20mg/500mg Tablet should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor. Your doctor may change the dose and time between doses according to your pain level and your needs. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by your doctor.

Some of the common side effects of this medicine include diarrhea, stomach pain, indigestion, flatulence, swelling of hands and feet, and flu-like symptoms. If any of these side effects bother you or do not go away with time, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these side effects by prescribing an alternative medicine or adjusting the dose.

The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, liver, or have stomach ulcers. To make sure it is safe for you, let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should first consult their doctors before using this medicine.

Uses of Valdy Plus Tablet

Pain relief

Side effects of Valdy Plus 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 Valdy Plus

Diarrhea
Stomach pain
Indigestion
Flatulence
Swelling of hands
Feet swelling
Flu-like symptoms

How to use Valdy Plus 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. Valdy Plus 20mg/500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Valdy Plus Tablet works

Valdy Plus 20mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Valdecoxib and Paracetamol. Valdecoxib is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and Paracetamol is an antipyretic (fever reducer). They work by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that cause pain and fever.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Valdy Plus 20mg/500mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Valdy Plus 20mg/500mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Valdy Plus 20mg/500mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Valdy Plus 20mg/500mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Valdy Plus 20mg/500mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Valdy Plus 20mg/500mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Valdy Plus 20mg/500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Valdy Plus 20mg/500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, the use of Valdy Plus 20mg/500mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

What if you forget to take Valdy Plus Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Valdy Plus 20mg/500mg 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.

Valdy Plus 20mg/500mg Tablet

₹3.88/Tablet

Valus Plus 20 mg/500 mg Tablet

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₹3.98/tablet

3% costlier

Parovi Tablet

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₹3.78/tablet

3% cheaper

Vacox Plus 20 mg/500 mg Tablet

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₹3.9/tablet

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Validay Plus 20 mg/500 mg Tablet

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₹5.54/tablet

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Valk Plus 20mg/500mg Tablet

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₹3.83/tablet

1% cheaper

Quick tips

Valdy Plus 20mg/500mg Tablet is used to treat various painful conditions.
It is better to take it with milk or food to prevent stomach upset.
Drink plenty of water while taking this medicine.
Do not take any other pain medicine without asking your doctor first.
During long-term treatment, your doctor may want to take regular blood tests to monitor your liver function.
During long-term treatment, your doctor may want to take regular blood tests to monitor your liver function.

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One of my teeth is sensitive. It some times pains

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

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Obstetrics and Gynaecology

No take Crocin for pain relief

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References

FDA approved prescribing information. Valdecoxibe; 2004.[Accessed 02 Apr. 2019 ] (online) Available from:
ScienceDirect. Valdecoxib. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
ScienceDirect. Paracetamol. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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