Zextra Capsule is an anti-inflammatory medicine. It is used in the treatment of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It provides relief from pain and swelling of the joints.

Zextra Capsule can be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly and at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit from it. Keep taking it as recommended by your doctor and complete the dose even if you feel better. If you stop taking Zextra Capsule, your symptoms may get worse.

Using this medicine may cause some common side effects such as dizziness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. If any of these side effects do not go away with time or worsen, you should let your doctor know.

To make sure it is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have had or have any problems with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Also, let your doctor know of all the other medicines you are taking. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should ask the advice of your doctor before using the medicine. If you are using any medication for blood clotting disorders (anticoagulants), consult your doctor before taking Zextra Capsule.

Uses of Zextra Capsule

Benefits of Zextra Capsule

In Treatment of Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a condition that causes pain and stiffness in the joints. Zextra Capsule helps relieve pain and reduces inflammation and swelling in your joints due to this condition. This helps allow a better and more active life, improving your overall quality of life.

Additionally, you may consider simple lifestyle modifications such as regular exercise, losing weight, maintaining good posture while doing various daily activities, and wearing comfortable footwear. This will help you manage mild symptoms of osteoarthritis very effectively in the long run.

In Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis

Zextra Capsule reduces pain, stiffness, and swelling in your joints and slows down the progression of bone and joint damage. This will help you do normal daily activities more easily and thus improve the quality of your life. This medicine should be taken at the same time each day to get maximum benefits. Keep taking it even if you feel well because it prevents future harm as well as improves your symptoms.

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Side effects of Zextra 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 Zextra

Dizziness
Nausea
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Itching

How to use Zextra Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Zextra Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Zextra Capsule works

Zextra Capsule is an anti-inflammatory medication. It works by preventing the accumulation of leukocytes in the joints, thus inhibiting inflammation at an early stage. This helps in pain relief.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Zextra Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Zextra Capsule 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

UNSAFE

Zextra Capsule is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Zextra Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

UNSAFE

Zextra Capsule is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

UNSAFE

Zextra Capsule is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Zextra Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Zextra 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Zextra Capsule

₹21.3/Capsule

Lupoxa Capsule

Lupin Ltd

₹37.9/capsule

78% costlier

Trueceprol Capsule

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹36.6/capsule

72% costlier

Oxuba Capsule

Integrace Pvt Ltd

₹35.3/capsule

66% costlier

Steoxa 200mg Capsule

Vasu Organics Pvt Ltd

₹34.3/capsule

61% costlier

Shiloxa Capsule

Shilpex Pharmysis

₹28.1/capsule

32% costlier

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Quick tips

Combining Zextra Capsule with light exercise, a healthy diet, and proper joint care may enhance its benefits.
If you are taking blood thinners or other anti-inflammatory drugs, consult your doctor to avoid potential interactions.
It can be taken with or without meals, but following a consistent schedule ensures better results.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Amino acid Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

Anti-inflammatory (anti-nociception)

Patient concerns

Rheumatoid arthritis with osteoarthritis

Dr. Akshat Goel

Orthopaedics

Please refer to a Rheumatologist

Sir/Ma'am, I feel pain in the heel of both the legs especially when I get up from the bed in the morning. After walking couple of steps, it goes away. there is no bone problem reported in the Xray report. Please guide me what could be the reason?

Dr. Mehtab Baig

Orthopaedic Physiotherapy

This is the test for rheumatoid arthritis

User feedback

Patients taking Zextra Capsule

Twice A Day

61%

Thrice A Day

23%

Once A Day

15%

What are you using Zextra Capsule for?

Osteoarthriti*

67%

Fever

33%

*Osteoarthritis

How much was the improvement?

Average

100%

What were the side-effects while using Zextra Capsule?

Change in app*

33%

Joint pain

33%

Nausea

33%

*Change in appetite

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References

Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO): Oxaceprol. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Oxaceprol [Patient Information Leaflet]. Hardiwar, Uttarakhand: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.; 2020. [Accessed 01 Mar. 2025] (online) Available from:

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