Lornistar-8 Tablet

Composition of Lornistar-8 Tablet

Lornistar-8 Tablet contains Lornoxicam 8 mg (tablet). It belongs to the Oxicam NSAID (COX inhibitor) class of medicines.

Uses of Lornistar-8 Tablet

• Relief of pain and inflammation in conditions such as osteoarthritis
• rheumatoid arthritis
• ankylosing spondylitis
• acute musculoskeletal pain
• dental pain
• and post-operative pain (as prescribed).

Key benefits

• Reduces pain
• Reduces inflammation and swelling
• Improves joint mobility
• Helps in acute musculoskeletal/dental/post-operative pain

How Lornistar-8 Tablet works

Lornoxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that inhibits COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes, reducing prostaglandin formation. This lowers pain, swelling, and inflammation and helps reduce fever.

How to take Lornistar-8 Tablet

Oral tablet. Take exactly as prescribed, preferably with food or after meals to reduce stomach upset. Swallow whole with water; do not crush/chew. 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 Lornistar-8 Tablet

Most side effects of Lornistar-8 are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Acidity/heartburn
• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• indigestion
• diarrhea
• dizziness
• headache
• rash

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 Lornistar-8 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

NSAID: may cause stomach ulcer/bleeding (risk higher in elderly, with alcohol, steroids, anticoagulants, prior ulcer). Use with caution in asthma, hypertension, heart disease, kidney or liver impairment. May increase risk of cardiovascular events with long-term/high-dose use. Stop and seek care for black stools, vomiting blood, severe abdominal pain, swelling, breathing difficulty, or allergic rash. Avoid use in active peptic ulcer/bleeding and severe heart/kidney/liver failure unless advised by a doctor.

Do not take Lornistar-8 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/antiplatelets (warfarin, aspirin, clopidogrel), other NSAIDs, corticosteroids, SSRIs/SNRIs, antihypertensives (ACE inhibitors/ARBs, diuretics), lithium, methotrexate, cyclosporine/tacrolimus, digoxin

How to store Lornistar-8 Tablet

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

Expert advice for Lornistar-8 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:

BIO SURE HEALTH CARE

Therapeutic class:

Analgesic/Anti-inflammatory (NSAID)

Drug class:

Oxicam NSAID (COX inhibitor)