Dolonex 20mg Capsule
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Product introduction
Dolonex 20mg Capsule is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used to treat moderate to severe pain in conditions such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It helps relieve pain and swelling in the joints and muscles.
Dolonex 20mg Capsule should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should keep taking the medicine even if you feel better until the doctor says it is okay to stop using it.
The most common side effects of this medicine include mild vomiting, stomach pain, nausea, headache, and dizziness. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
Before using it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart disease, high blood pressure, or liver or kidney disease. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using the medicine.
Uses of Dolonex Capsule
Benefits of Dolonex Capsule
In Pain relief
Dolonex 20mg Capsule is used for short-term relief of pain, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect joints and muscles. It can help relieve pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, or even after a dental (tooth-related) surgery. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active quality of life.
Side effects of Dolonex Capsule
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 Dolonex
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Dizziness
How to use Dolonex Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dolonex 20mg Capsule should be taken with or after food.
How Dolonex Capsule works
Dolonex 20mg Capsule is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation (pain and swelling).
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Dolonex 20mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Dolonex 20mg Capsule is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Dolonex 20mg Capsule should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Dolonex 20mg Capsule alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CAUTION
Dolonex 20mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CAUTION
Dolonex 20mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
What if you forget to take Dolonex Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Dolonex 20mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Dolonex 20mg Capsule helps relieve pain and swelling of various joints and muscles.
- Your doctor will prescribe you the lowest effective dose of this medicine for the shortest possible time necessary to relieve your symptoms.
- It may cause dizziness and fatigue. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking this medicine, as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Benzothiazines
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Non-Selective COX 1 & 2 Inhibitors (Enolic Acid Derivatives)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Dolonex with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Dolonex 20mg Capsule
Once A Day
85%
Twice A Day
14%
Thrice A Day
1%
What are you using Dolonex Capsule for?
Pain relief
100%
FAQs
Is Dolonex 20mg Capsule a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)?
Yes. Dolonex 20mg Capsule is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
What are the contraindications for Dolonex 20mg Capsule?
Contraindications to Dolonex 20mg Capsule are an allergy, bleeding tendency, duodenal/gastric/peptic ulcer, stomatitis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), ulcerative colitis, upper GI disease, late pregnancy, cardiac disease, hepatic impairment, and renal impairment.
How long does Dolonex 20mg Capsule work?
Dolonex 20mg Capsule is a long-acting drug. Once the daily dose is enough for the relief of pain, but it depends from person to person, as the effectiveness of piroxicam increases when given for a few weeks.
Is Dolonex 20mg Capsule effective in back pain management?
Yes. It can be given for decreasing the back pain. However, you should consult your doctor for the exact cause of your back pain and then start the treatment. Do not self-medicate, as the cause of back pain can be different for different people.
Is Dolonex 20mg Capsule effective in gout management?
Yes. Dolonex 20mg Capsule can be given for the treatment of acute gout. Research studies have shown Dolonex 20mg Capsule to be highly effective in the treatment of acute gout.
Can I use Dolonex 20mg Capsule if I am a diabetic?
A diabetic patient can only take Dolonex 20mg Capsule by consulting a doctor because these medicines have the propensity to cause renal failure when taken for a long period. Diabetes itself causes renal Dolonex 20mg Capsule, so taking piroxicam can lead to an increased risk of renal failure by many folds.
Can I use Dolonex 20mg Capsule if I am pregnant?
No. Dolonex 20mg Capsule should not be taken during pregnancy. It causes premature closure of the ductus arteriosus, which can lead to fetal heart failure and death of the baby.
Who should not take Dolonex 20mg Capsule?
Patients who had an asthma attack, hives, or other allergic reaction with aspirin or any other NSAID medicine, or for pain right before or after heart bypass surgery.
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Name: Pfizer Ltd
Address: The Capital, 1802, 18th Floor , Plot No. C-70, ‘G’ Block , Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East , Mumbai – 400051.
Country of origin: India
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