Validay Plus 20 mg/500 mg Tablet

Description

Validay Plus 20 mg/500 mg Tablet is a pain relieving medicine. It is used to reduce pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis. It may also be used to relieve muscle pain, back pain, toothache, or pain in the ear and throat. Validay Plus 20 mg/500 mg Tablet should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor. Your doctor may change the dose and time between doses according to your pain level and your needs. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by your doctor. Some of the common side effects of this medicine include diarrhea, stomach pain, indigestion, flatulence, swelling of hands and feet, and flu-like symptoms. If any of these side effects bother you or do not go away with time, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these side effects by prescribing an alternative medicine or adjusting the dose. The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, liver, or have stomach ulcers. To make sure it is safe for you, let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should first consult their doctors before using this medicine.

Introduction

In Pain relief Validay Plus 20 mg/500 mg Tablet relieves pain, reduce swelling and ease inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. It also helps to manage short term symptoms such as muscle and back pain, toothache, or pain in the ear and throat. It works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and swelling. By reducing pain, it improves the quality of your life.

Benefits

Validay Plus 20 mg/500 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Valdecoxib and Paracetamol. Valdecoxib is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and Paracetamol is an antipyretic (fever reducer). They work by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that cause pain and fever.

How to use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Validay Plus 20 mg/500 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Validay Plus 20 mg/500 mg Tablet. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Validay Plus 20 mg/500 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Validay Plus 20 mg/500 mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Driving : UNSAFE - Validay Plus 20 mg/500 mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Validay Plus 20 mg/500 mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Validay Plus 20 mg/500 mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CAUTION - Validay Plus 20 mg/500 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Validay Plus 20 mg/500 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. However, the use of Validay Plus 20 mg/500 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.