Loxiam MR 8mg/8mg Tablet is a combination of lornoxicam an NSAIDs(non steroid anti inflammatory drugs) and Thiocolchicoside used for muscle stiffness, mild to moderate pain associated with gout, menstrual cramps, osteoarthritis, headaches among others
Loxiam MR is also used to relief fever and some types of inflammation resulting from trauma and dislocation.
Thiocolchicoside a muscle relaxant makes Loxiam Mr suitable for pains which have musculoskeletal origin
Loxiam MR is fairly a new drug which belongs to a group of NSAIDS called oxicams class. It is more potent(effective) and well tolerated as compared to other NSAIDS
Dosage:
Adult dose is 1 to 2(in divided dose) tablets per day
MAX dose is three in a day
CAUTION:
Consult your doctor before taking this drug if:
- You have a kidney/liver disease
- You have GERD(Gastroesophageal reflux disease)
- You are asthmatic
- You are pregnant
- You have gastrointestinal bleeding
- You have had a history of stroke/heart attack
