📋 Indications & Clinical Dosage
*Musculoskeletal and joint disorders such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, Post-operative pain:*
Adults: 12-16 mg daily.
Children: Not recommended.
⛔ Contraindications
Aspirin/anti-inflammatory induced allergy, active peptic ulcer, history of recurrent ulceration.
⚠️ Precautions & Warnings
Severe cardiac insufficiency, renal and hepatic impairment, hypovolaemia, dehydration, confirmed or suspected cerebrovascular bleeding, haemorrhagic diathesis, operations with a risk of haemorrhage or incomplete haemostasis.
🔄 Drug Interactions
Cimetidine. Anticoagulants, other NSAIDs, hy-poglycaemics
⚠️ Adverse Reactions / Side Effects
Abdominal pain, anorexia, asthenia, diarrhoea, dizziness, dry skin, headache, increased blood pressure, leucopenia, nausea, oral mucosal disorders, paraesthesia, pruritus, rash, tenosynovitis, vomiting, GI bleeding and ulceration, GI disturbances, hypersensitivity reaction
🤰 Pregnancy & Lactation Safety
Pregnancy Risk:
Avoid, use only when no safer alternative available
Lactation / Breastfeeding:
Caution advised, avoid