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Valk 20mg Tablet
Prescription Required
Introduction
Valk 20mg Tablet is a pain-relieving medicine. It alleviates pain, redness, and swelling in various conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.
Valk 20mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. 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 the medicine.
The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, indigestion, nausea, and upper respiratory tract infection. 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 diseases, high blood pressure, and 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.
Valk 20mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. 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 the medicine.
The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, indigestion, nausea, and upper respiratory tract infection. 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 diseases, high blood pressure, and 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 Valk Tablet
Benefits of Valk Tablet
In Pain relief
Valk 20mg Tablet helps to relieve pain, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect joints and muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It can help relieve pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, migraine, menstrual pain, and osteoarthritis.
Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. 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.
Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. 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 Valk 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 Valk
- Diarrhea
- Indigestion
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Nausea
- Upper respiratory tract infection
How to use Valk 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. Valk 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Valk Tablet works
Valk 20mg Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) called COX-2 inhibitors. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Safety Advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Valk 20mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Valk 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.
Breastfeeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Valk 20mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Valk 20mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Valk 20mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Valk 20mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Valk 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Valk 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Valk 20mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Valk 20mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Alternate Brands
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
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Quick Tips
- Valk 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 Valk 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
Interaction with Drugs
Taking Valk 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
Do you have any questions related to Valk 20mg Tablet ?
FAQs
Q. What is Valk 20mg Tablet tablet and what are they used for?
Valk 20mg Tablet tablets are pain killer tablets used in treating the pain and inflammation caused by arthritis and for painful menstruation
Q. Why is Valk 20mg Tablet banned?
Valk 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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Manufacturer/Marketer Address
survey no. 198/2 & 198/3, chachrawadi vasna, ta.: sanand, dist.: ahmedabad 382210, gujarat, india
Country of Origin: India
BANNED FOR SALE
As per the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare