Dolonex DT 20 Tablet

Composition of Dolonex DT 20 Tablet

Dolonex DT 20 Tablet contains Piroxicam (20mg). It belongs to the NSAID (Oxicam) class of medicines.

Uses of Dolonex DT 20 Tablet

• Relief of pain and inflammation in osteoarthritis
• rheumatoid arthritis
• ankylosing spondylitis
• and other musculoskeletal pain conditions.

Key benefits

• Reduces joint pain
• Decreases swelling and inflammation
• Improves mobility in arthritis
• Provides long-lasting pain relief

How Dolonex DT 20 Tablet works

Piroxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes, reducing prostaglandin synthesis. This lowers inflammation, pain, and swelling.

How to take Dolonex DT 20 Tablet

Take as prescribed, usually once daily. Disperse the tablet in a small amount of water and drink immediately, preferably after food to reduce stomach upset. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Dolonex DT 20mg 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.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause stomach bleeding, kidney failure, drowsiness and fits. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Dolonex DT 20 Tablet

Most side effects of Dolonex DT are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Acidity
• stomach pain
• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• dizziness
• headache
• edema

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Dolonex DT 20 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

May cause gastric ulcer/bleeding; risk increases with age, alcohol, smoking, history of ulcers, and with anticoagulants/steroids. Use with caution in kidney, liver, or heart disease and in hypertension. Avoid in active peptic ulcer, severe heart failure, and late pregnancy. Seek help for black stools, vomiting blood, severe abdominal pain, or breathing difficulty.

Do not take Dolonex DT if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with an active stomach ulcer, severe kidney or heart failure, or asthma triggered by aspirin or anti-inflammatory painkillers. Not in the third trimester of pregnancy.

Interactions with other medicines

Anticoagulants (warfarin), antiplatelets (aspirin, clopidogrel), other NSAIDs, corticosteroids, SSRIs/SNRIs (bleeding risk), ACE inhibitors/ARBs and diuretics (kidney risk), lithium, methotrexate

How to store Dolonex DT 20 Tablet

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from moisture and light. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Dolonex DT 20 Tablet

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding. Dolonex DT 20mg Tablet 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.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

PFIZER LTD`

Therapeutic class:

Analgesic/Anti-inflammatory

Drug class:

NSAID (Oxicam)

Chemical class:

Benzothiazines