Lornoxicam: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Lornoxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is a prescription medicine used for acute pain, back pain, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. In Pakistan it is available as tablets, made by 16 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.
How Lornoxicam works
Lornoxicam blocks the enzymes that produce prostaglandins, which cause pain and inflammation.
What is Lornoxicam used for?
Lornoxicam is used for short-term relief of acute pain, such as pain after surgery or injury and back pain, and for pain and inflammation in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Side effects of Lornoxicam
Common side effects of Lornoxicam include:
- Indigestion, heartburn or stomach pain
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Headache or dizziness
Stop taking it and see a doctor urgently if you pass black or bloody stools, vomit blood, have chest pain, or develop swelling of the face or difficulty breathing.
Precautions and warnings
- Take it with or after food.
- Tell your doctor if you have had a stomach ulcer or bleeding, asthma, heart disease, high blood pressure, or kidney or liver problems.
- Do not combine it with other NSAID painkillers unless advised.
- Avoid it in late pregnancy and ask your doctor before use in pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions about Lornoxicam
What is the price of Lornoxicam in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Lornoxicam products currently in stock range from Rs 146 to Rs 676 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Ringatil 4mg Tablet at Rs 146. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Lornoxicam are available in Pakistan?
Lornoxicam is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Acabel (Continental Pharmaceuticals), Ringatil (Cirin), Atcam (Atco Laboratories Ltd), Lornex (Mcolson Research Labotraies), Zafon (Getz Pharma Ltd), Xika (Hilton Pharma Ltd), Leenor (Cell Laboratories) and Orno (Sami Pharma Ltd), along with 9 more brands listed below.Do I need a prescription for Lornoxicam?
Yes. Lornoxicam is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.
Can Lornoxicam be used during pregnancy?
Avoid it in late pregnancy and ask your doctor before use in pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Are all Lornoxicam brands the same?
Brands that contain the same amount of Lornoxicam in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.
Lornoxicam brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 18 products containing Lornoxicam from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
