PIROXICAM-FORT 20 mg

Indication

Symptomatic treatment (for adults and children from 15 years) of chronic inflammatory rheumatism, certain disabling arthrosis, acute flares of periarthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, post-traumatic musculoskeletal conditions, microcrystalline arthritis, arthrosis, and radiculalgia.

Ingredients

• Piroxicam

Direction

See enclosed leaflet for dosage.

Side effects

• Gastrointestinal upset: nausea
• stomach pain
• indigestion
• Peptic ulcer or gastrointestinal bleeding (especially with prolonged use)
• Dizziness and headache
• Fluid retention and oedema
• Elevated blood pressure
• Renal impairment with prolonged use
• Skin rash
• Hepatotoxicity (rare)

Precautions

• Keep out of reach of children. Store below 30°C. Protect from light and humidity.