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Alchohol Interaction | Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor. |
Pregnancy Interaction | Rhucoxia 120mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. |
Lactation Interaction | No information is available on the use of Rhucoxia 120mg Tablet during lactation. Please consult your doctor. |
Expert Advice | It can be taken with or without food. Rhucoxia may cause fewer stomach problems as compared with other NSAIDs like Ibuprofen or Naproxen. It can also affect kidneys or cause permanent kidney damage if taken for a long time. Rhucoxia can raise your risk of blood clots, heart attack, or a stroke. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding. |
Common Side Effect | Abdominal pain, Palpitations, Nausea, Vomiting, Headache, Heartburn, Gastritis, Dizziness, Constipation, Edema (swelling), Diarrhoea, Dyspepsia, Increased blood pressure, Flatulence. |
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. Rhucoxia 120mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. |
Driving | Rhucoxia 120mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive. |
Kidney | Rhucoxia 120mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Rhucoxia 120mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Rhucoxia 120mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. |
Liver | Rhucoxia 120mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rhucoxia 120mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Rhucoxia 120mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease. |
Mechanism of action | Rhucoxia 120mg Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) called COX-2 inhibitors. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that are responsible pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). |
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