국가: 영국
언어: 영어
출처: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)
Piroxicam
Manx Healthcare Ltd
M02AA07
Piroxicam
5mg/1gram
Cutaneous gel
Cutaneous
No Controlled Drug Status
Valid as a prescribable product
BNF: 10030200; GTIN: 5030845029244 5030845029237 5030845029411
READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU START USING THIS MEDICINE. Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours. If any of the side effects get serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. IN THIS LEAFLET 1. WHAT PIROXICAM IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR 2. BEFORE USING PIROXICAM 3. HOW TO USE PIROXICAM 4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS 5. HOW TO STORE PIROXICAM 6. FURTHER INFORMATION 1. WHAT PIROXICAM IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR Piroxicam 0.5%w/w Gel (hereinafter referred to as Piroxicam) is a gel containing the active ingredient Piroxicam. Piroxicam helps to relieve inflammation, pain and stiffness. Piroxicam belongs to a group of medicines called topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (often shortened to NSAIDs) which are applied to the skin to reduce inflammation (swelling) and pain. Piroxicam works by blocking the production of chemicals (prostaglandins) which the body produces in response to injury or certain diseases. These prostaglandins would otherwise go on to cause swelling and pain. Piroxicam can be used to treat: muscle or joint pain caused by rheumatism or injury pain from arthritis (knee) pain or swelling from a sprain, back strain or bruise tennis elbow. 2. BEFORE USING PIROXICAM DO NOT USE PIROXICAM IF YOU HAVE OR HAVE HAD: an allergic (hypersensitive) reaction to piroxicam or any of the other ingredients of Piroxicam Gel (see section 6 for other ingredients). asthma that is made worse by aspirin or other painkilling medicines. an allergic reaction to aspirin or any other anti-inflammatory painkiller (for example if you had an itchy red rash, hay-fever like symptoms or asthma after taking these medicines). SPECIAL WARNINGS Do not get this medicine in your eyes, nose or mouth. If the gel does accidentally go in your eyes or mouth was 전체 문서 읽기
1. NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT Piroxicam 0.5% w/w Gel Manxiflex 0.5% w/w Gel 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Piroxicam 0.5% w/w 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Topical Gel 4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS Piroxicam gel is used for the treatment of a variety of conditions characterised by pain and inflammation or stiffness. It is effective in the treatment of osteoarthritis of joint such as the knee, acute muscolskeletal injuries, periarthritis, epicondylitis, tendinitis and tenosynovitis. 4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION _Adults:_ Apply 1 g of the gel (about 3 cms or 1 1 / 4 inches) and rub into the affected area until the gel completely disappears. Wash hands immediately after use. Apply three or four times a day. If the condition has not improved significantly in four weeks, treatment should be reviewed. Occlusive dressings should not be used. _Children:_ Not recommended. _Elderly:_ No special precautions are necessary. 4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS Piroxicam gel should not be used in those patients who have previously shown a sensitivity to the Gel or to piroxicam in any of its forms. The potential exists for cross sensitivity to aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents. Piroxicam Gel should not be given to patients in whom aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents induce the symptoms of asthma, nasal polyps, angioneurotic oedema or urticaria. 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE If local irritation develops discontinue use of the product. Keep away from the eyes and mucosal surfaces. Do not apply to any sites affected by open skin lesions, dermatoses or infection. Topical application of large amounts of piroxicam gel may result in increased systemic absorption of piroxicam with increased potential for systemic side effects. Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight of the treated area to reduce the potential for development of photosensitivity reactions. Piroxicam Gel should be used with caution in patients who have a history of serious allergic drug rea 전체 문서 읽기