Lorna 16mg Tablet SR

Lorna 16mg Tablet SR 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. Lorna 16mg Tablet SR 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.

• Pain relief

Lorna 16mg Tablet SR 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).

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. Lorna 16mg Tablet SR is to be taken empty stomach.

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Stomach pain
• Upset stomach
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Indigestion

AlcoholUNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lorna 16mg Tablet SR.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Lorna 16mg Tablet SR 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 feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Lorna 16mg Tablet SR during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

DrivingUNSAFE

Lorna 16mg Tablet SR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

KidneySAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Lorna 16mg Tablet SR is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Lorna 16mg Tablet SR may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

LiverCAUTION

Lorna 16mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lorna 16mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Lorna 16mg Tablet SR, 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.

Chemical Class

Amino acids and Derivatives

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Pain analgesics

Action Class

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