Fexib12.5mg
Tablet
Renata Limited
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Fexib. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Fexib may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing b... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Fexib during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. |
| Driving | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether Fexib alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react... View More |
| Kidney | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Fexib in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Fexib is not recommended ... View More |
| Liver | CAUTION Fexib should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fexib may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Fexib is no... View More |
Introduction
Fexib is a pain relieving medicine. It helps relieve pain and reduces swelling, pain and redness in various joint conditions such as osteoarthritis and ... View More
Uses of Fexib
- Pain relief
Side effects of Fexib
- Flu-like symptoms
- Peripheral edema
How to use Fexib
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. Fexib may be taken with or... View More
How Fexib works
Fexib is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) called COX-2 inhibitors. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that ar... View More
- Fexib helps relieve pain and inflammation.
- It may cause fewer stomach problems as compared to other NSAIDs like Ibuprofen or Naproxen.
- It may cause dizziness and fatigue. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Do not consume alcohol while on treatment with this medicine as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
- Regularly monitor your blood pressure while taking this medicine, particularly in the first two weeks after starting treatment.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease.
- During long-term treatment, your doctor may want to take regular blood tests to monitor your liver function.
- Do not take Fexib if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Indication
Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Pain
Adult Dose
Oral Osteoarthritis Adult: Initially, 12.5 mg once daily. Max: 25 mg/day. Pain relief Adult: Initially, 50 mg once daily followed by daily doses o... View More
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity. Severe renal impairment.
Mode of Action
Rofecoxib is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that exhibits anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic activities in animal models. The ... View More
Precaution
Hepatic dysfunction, pregnancy and lactation. History of ulcer disease or GI bleeding. Elderly or debilitated patients. Prolonged treatment, smoking and... View More
Side Effect
Mouth ulcers, chest pain, weight gain, atopic eczema, muscle cramps, diarrhoea, headache, nausea; upper respiratory tract infection, hypertension, ischa... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Category C, D (in 3rd trimester or near delivery)
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