Zicam
Composition for Zicam Products
Zicam Products are primarily used for
Pain relief, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritisProducts for Zicam
Zicam 20mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP₹6.56
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About Zicam Products
Uses of Zicam Products
Piroxicam is used for pain relief, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and gout. It relieves pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.
Zicam Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Zicam are Nausea, Headache, Dizziness, Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Flatulence, Ringing in ear, Edema (swelling), Rash, Decreased appetite, Increased glucose level in blood.
How Zicam Products work
Piroxicam 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).
In Depth Information for Zicam Products
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Zicam helps relieve pain and swelling of various joints and muscles.
- Take it with food to avoid stomach upset.
- 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.
- It should be taken with food or milk to avoid getting an upset stomach.
- It can cause serious complications like stomach bleeding and kidney problems if taken for a long time.
- Zicam can raise your risk of blood clots, heart attack, or a stroke.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
Patient Concerns about Zicam Products
Frequently asked questions about Zicam Products
Q. Is Zicam 20mg Tablet a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)?
Yes. Zicam 20mg Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
Q. What are the contraindications for Zicam 20mg Tablet?
Contraindications to Zicam 20mg Tablet 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.
Q. How long does Zicam 20mg Tablet work?
Zicam 20mg Tablet 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.
Q. Is Zicam 20mg Tablet 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.
Q. Is Zicam 20mg Tablet effective in gout management?
Yes. Zicam 20mg Tablet can be given for the treatment of acute gout. Research studies have shown Zicam 20mg Tablet to be highly effective in the treatment of acute gout.
Q. Can I use Zicam 20mg Tablet if I am a diabetic?
A diabetic patient can only take Zicam 20mg Tablet by consulting a doctor because these medicines have the propensity to cause renal failure when taken for a long period. Diabetes itself causes renal Zicam 20mg Tablet, so taking piroxicam can lead to an increased risk of renal failure by many folds.
Q. Can I use Zicam 20mg Tablet if I am pregnant?
No. Zicam 20mg Tablet 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.
Q. Who should not take Zicam 20mg Tablet?
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.