Medicam Tablet DT

Description

Medicam Tablet DT is a combination medicine which helps in relieving pain. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain, swelling and inflammation. Medicam Tablet DT is to be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. The dose will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should take it as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by the doctor. The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, indigestion, stomach pain, and diarrhea. If any of these side effects bother you or get worse, you should speak to your doctor. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the side effects. Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of ulcer or bleeding in your stomach, high blood pressure, or have any trouble with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting treatment. You should also avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medicine, as alcohol can cause excessive drowsiness.

Introduction

In Pain relief Medicam Tablet DT is used to relieve some symptoms caused by osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis such as swelling, stiffness and joint pain. It is also used for the short-term treatment of moderate pain after dental surgery, headaches and menstrual cramps. Taking Medicam Tablet DT will help in the speedy recovery and make you feel better. Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit.

Benefits

Medicam Tablet DT is a combination of two medicines: Piroxicam and Beta-Cyclodextrin which relieve pain. Piroxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). Beta-Cyclodextrin enhances the effect of Piroxicam.

How to use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Medicam Tablet DT is to be taken with food.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Medicam Tablet DT. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Medicam Tablet DT is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Medicam Tablet DT during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Driving : UNSAFE - Medicam Tablet DT may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. - Kidney : CAUTION - Medicam Tablet DT should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Medicam Tablet DT may be needed. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CAUTION - Medicam Tablet DT should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Medicam Tablet DT may be needed. Please consult your doctor.