Infarel 20mg Capsule

Infarel 20mg Capsule, made by Mercy, is a long-acting non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Its active ingredient is Piroxicam Beta-cyclodextrin 20mg, and it is used for arthritis pain, back pain, period pain, dental pain and acute musculoskeletal pain. Pack size: 10 capsules.

Uses of Infarel 20mg Capsule

Infarel 20mg Capsule is used to relieve pain, swelling and stiffness in long-term joint conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. Because it lasts a long time in the body, it is usually taken once a day. It is not normally a first choice for short-term pain.

How Infarel 20mg Capsule works

Piroxicam beta-cyclodextrin is a faster-dissolving form of piroxicam. The cyclodextrin carrier helps the medicine dissolve and act more quickly, while piroxicam reduces the prostaglandins that cause pain and inflammation.

Possible side effects

Common side effects of Infarel 20mg Capsule include:

• Indigestion, heartburn or stomach pain
• Nausea
• Diarrhoea or constipation
• Headache or dizziness
• Mild skin rash

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. Severe skin reactions can also occur; stop the medicine if a blistering rash appears.

Precautions and warnings

• It is generally not recommended for people over 80 or for those with a history of stomach problems; your doctor may add a stomach-protecting medicine.
• Take it with or after food to reduce stomach upset.
• Tell your doctor if you have, or have had, a stomach ulcer, stomach bleeding, asthma, heart disease, high blood pressure, or kidney or liver problems.
• Do not take it together with other NSAID painkillers such as ibuprofen, diclofenac or aspirin unless your doctor advises it.
• Avoid it in the last three months of pregnancy, and ask your doctor before using it at any other stage of pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
• Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest time needed.

Storage

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it in the original pack until use. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Infarel 20mg Capsule online in Pakistan

Order Infarel 20mg Capsule from Medimart and get genuine medicines delivered to your door in 2 to 3 working days, with cash on delivery available across Pakistan. You can also compare other brands of Piroxicam Beta-cyclodextrin by price and pack size. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as advised by your doctor.

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Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.