Zoxlide-MD Tablet
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Product introduction
Zoxlide-MD Tablet is a pain-relieving medicine. It is taken to treat inflammatory conditions, including joint disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, postoperative painful conditions, fever, and period pain.
Zoxlide-MD Tablet should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms, for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses, as this will make the medicine less effective.
Some common side effects of this medicine include diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. If any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
To make sure Zoxlide-MD Tablet is safe for you, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Zoxlide-MD Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnant or lactating women and patients with kidney or liver diseases.
Note: As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Zoxlide-MD Tablet is banned for children under 12 years of age.
Uses of Zoxlide Tablet MD
Benefits of Zoxlide Tablet MD
In Treatment of Fever
Zoxlide-MD Tablet is used to reduce a high temperature (fever). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever. It may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor.
In Pain relief
Zoxlide-MD Tablet is used to treat aches and pains. It blocks chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It relieves pain caused by headache, migraine, nerve pain, toothache, sore throat, period (menstrual) pains, arthritis, and muscle aches. Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or longer than needed, as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time.
Side effects of Zoxlide Tablet MD
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 Zoxlide
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Increased liver enzymes
How to use Zoxlide Tablet MD
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Zoxlide-MD Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Zoxlide Tablet MD works
Zoxlide-MD Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Zoxlide-MD Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Zoxlide-MD Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Zoxlide-MD Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Zoxlide-MD Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Zoxlide-MD Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zoxlide-MD Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Zoxlide-MD Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Zoxlide-MD Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
UNSAFE
Zoxlide-MD Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Zoxlide Tablet MD?
If you miss a dose of Zoxlide-MD Tablet, 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
- Take it with food or milk to prevent an upset stomach.
- Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Zoxlide-MD Tablet as it can increase your risk of stomach problems.
- Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Diphenylethers Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
NSAID's-Non-Selective COX 1&2 Inhibitors (Others)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Zoxlide with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of serious side effects of Methotrexate.
Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of serious side effects of Methotrexate.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your tacrolimus levels, potassium levels and kidney function closely. They may adjust the doses as per the observations.
Co
Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of serious side effects of Methotrexate.
Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of serious side effects of Methotrexate.
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Zoxlide-MD Tablet an antibiotic?
Zoxlide-MD Tablet is not an antibiotic, it belongs to the class of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drugs) which help in relieving pain associated with various conditions.
Can I take Zoxlide-MD Tablet with paracetamol?
Zoxlide-MD Tablet and paracetamol belong to the same class of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drugs). Taking the two medicines together is not advisable as it may increase the potential for gastric ulceration and bleeding. However, please consult your doctor before using the two medicines together.
Is Zoxlide-MD Tablet safe?
Zoxlide-MD Tablet is safe to use if taken at the prescribed dose and duration advised by your doctor.
Can I take Zoxlide-MD Tablet for headaches?
Zoxlide-MD Tablet can be taken for a headache only when advised by your doctor.
Is Zoxlide-MD Tablet banned?
No, Zoxlide-MD Tablet is not banned in India. However, as per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Zoxlide-MD Tablet is banned for children under 12 years of age.
Is Zoxlide-MD Tablet safe in pregnancy?
No, Zoxlide-MD Tablet is not safe to be used in pregnancy, especially in the last three months. There have been reports of kidney failure in newborn babies if the mother was taking Zoxlide-MD Tablet in the late stage of pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy.
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