Description

Feldene Gel / piroxicam gel used to treat (swelling), and stiffness caused by arthritis.

Manufacturer: Cipla		Average Delivery Time: 12 Days
Brand Name:		Exp. Date: Approx. March 2009

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Canadian Brand NamesAlti-Piroxicam

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Description

Piroxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat mild to moderate pain and help relieve symptoms of arthritis (osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis), such as inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain. This medicine does not cure arthritis and will help you only as long as you continue to take it .

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription .

This product is available in the following dosage forms:
Capsule
Tablet

INDICATIONS

Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of FELDENE and other treatment options before deciding to use FELDENE. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals (see WARNINGS).

FELDENE is indicated:
For relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis.
For relief of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of FELDENE and other treatment options before deciding to use FELDENE. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals (see WARNINGS).

After observing the response to initial therapy with FELDENE, the dose and frequency should be adjusted to suit an individual patient's needs.

For the relief of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, the recommended dose is 20 mg given orally once per day. If desired, the daily dose may be divided. Because of the long half-life of FELDENE, steady-state blood levels are not reached for 7–12 days. Therefore, although the therapeutic effects of FELDENE are evident early in treatment, there is a progressive increase in response over several weeks and the effect of therapy should not be assessed for two weeks.