Lorniflex 4mg Tablet
Lornoxicam (4mg)
by Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
About this medicine
Lorniflex 4mg 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. Lorniflex 4mg 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
- Pain relief
Benefits
In pain relief
Lorniflex 4mg 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.
How it works
Lorniflex 4mg 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).
How to use
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. Lorniflex 4mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Common side effects
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Stomach pain
- Upset stomach
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Indigestion
Safety advice
- AlcoholUNSAFE
- It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lorniflex 4mg Tablet.
- PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Lorniflex 4mg 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 feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Information regarding the use of Lorniflex 4mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
- DrivingUNSAFE
- Lorniflex 4mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
- KidneySAFE IF PRESCRIBED
- Lorniflex 4mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Lorniflex 4mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
- LiverCAUTION
- Lorniflex 4mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lorniflex 4mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Lorniflex 4mg 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.
Quick facts
- 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)
Product details
- Manufacturer
- Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Salt composition
- Lornoxicam (4mg)
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Storage
- Store below 30°C
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The content above is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a registered medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.