Doloxicam DT Tablet

Composition of Doloxicam DT Tablet

Doloxicam DT Tablet contains Piroxicam 20 mg (dispersible tablet). It belongs to the NSAID (Oxicam derivative) class of medicines.

Uses of Doloxicam DT Tablet

• Relief of pain and inflammation in conditions such as osteoarthritis
• rheumatoid arthritis
• ankylosing spondylitis
• acute musculoskeletal pain
• dental pain and dysmenorrhoea (period pain).

Key benefits

• Reduces pain
• Decreases inflammation and swelling
• Improves joint mobility in arthritis
• Provides relief in acute musculoskeletal and dental pain

How Doloxicam DT Tablet works

Piroxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It reduces pain, swelling and inflammation by inhibiting cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzymes and decreasing prostaglandin formation.

How to take Doloxicam DT Tablet

Dispersible tablet: dissolve in a small quantity of water and drink immediately, or take as directed by physician. Usually taken 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

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

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 Doloxicam DT Tablet

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

• acidity
• nausea
• vomiting
• stomach pain
• indigestion
• diarrhoea
• dizziness
• headache
• rash
• fluid retention (swelling)

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 Doloxicam DT Tablet

Warnings and precautions

May cause stomach/intestinal ulcer, bleeding or perforation (risk higher in elderly, history of ulcer/bleed, or with alcohol/steroids/anticoagulants). Use with caution in kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease/heart failure, hypertension and asthma/NSAID allergy. Stop and seek medical help if black stools, vomiting blood, severe stomach pain, chest pain, sudden weakness, or severe skin rash occurs. Not recommended in late pregnancy; may affect fertility. Avoid using multiple NSAIDs together.

Do not take Doloxicam 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), SSRIs/SNRIs, corticosteroids (prednisolone), other NSAIDs, antihypertensives (ACE inhibitors/ARBs, diuretics), lithium, methotrexate, cyclosporine/tacrolimus

How to store Doloxicam DT Tablet

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

Expert advice for Doloxicam DT Tablet

Use the lowest dose for the shortest period. If you need a painkiller regularly, see your doctor rather than continuing on your own. Paracetamol is the safer choice for simple fever and headache.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

TROIKAA PHARMACEUTICALS`

Therapeutic class:

Analgesic/Anti-inflammatory

Drug class:

NSAID (Oxicam derivative)