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Valcox 20mg Tablet
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Valcox 20mg Tablet is a pain-relieving medicine. It alleviates pain, redness, and swelling in various conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.
It is NSAIDs.
It is NSAIDs.
Uses of Valcox Tablet
- Prevention of free Pain relief
- Pain during menstruation
- Osteoarthritis
Benefits of Valcox Tablet
In Prevention of free Pain relief
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Side effects of Valcox Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Valcox
- Abdominal pain
- Flatulence
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- High blood pressure
- Cough
- Peripheral edema
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Urinary tract infection
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Itching
How to use Valcox Tablet
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. Valcox 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Valcox 20mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Valcox 20mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Valcox 20mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Valcox 20mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Valcox 20mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Valcox 20mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Valcox 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Valcox 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Valcox 20mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Valcox 20mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
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Quick tips
- Valcox 20mg Tablet 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 Valcox 20mg Tablet if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
- Valcox 20mg Tablet 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 Valcox 20mg Tablet if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Benzenesulfonamides Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
NSAID's -Selective COX-2 Inhibitors
Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. What is Valcox 20mg Tablet tablet and what are they used for?
Valcox 20mg Tablet tablets are pain killer tablets used in treating the pain and inflammation caused by arthritis and for painful menstruation
Q. Why is Valcox 20mg Tablet banned?
Valcox 20mg Tablet was banned due to safety concerns of an increased risk of cardiovascular events and serious and potentially life-threatening skin reactions.
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Name: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Off. Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380 009., Gujarat, India
Country of origin: India
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